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DEPP ‘roadblock’ fear over $24m in projects

More than $24m worth of development and construction projects targeted at Hope Town have been placed on hold due to the creation of a “major roadblock” in the approval and permitting process.

Drop ‘old-style politics’ to improve fiscal credibility

The Government must not “hold its cards close to its chest” if it knows it will miss this year’s $131m fiscal deficit target by a significant margin, a senior Bahamian banker warned yesterday.

‘Dirty power’ danger worsens Superwash’s 47.5% cost hike

Superwash’s principal yesterday asserted that the “dirty power” produced in The Bahamas is just as great a threat to business stability as last year’s 47.5 percent increase in electricity costs.

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Prosecutors attack FTX Bahamas chief’s claim to be ‘whistleblower’

US prosecutors have downplayed the whistleblower role performed by FTX’s former Bahamas head in demanding that he be sentenced to up to seven years’ in prison.

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Minnis snubbed by his former Cabinet

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has little public support from the people he led in Cabinet ahead of the FNM’s one-day convention next month, with most people he appointed to executive roles telling The Tribune they support Michael Pintard for leader.

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BLTA names Davis, Billie Jean King Cup teams

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has named its 2024 Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) teams.

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‘JJ’ is the fastest player in WNBA history to grab 2,000 rebounds, make 250 3s

JONQUEL ‘JJ’ Jones already has a long list of notable career accolades and she recently added one more during the New York Liberty’s recent four-game winning streak.

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Kraschanda qualifies for powerlifting nationals

POWERLIFTING is not the most popular sport in The Bahamas by any means but that has not stopped Bahamian powerlifter Kraschanda Oliver from carving out her own path to success.

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Norius and wife take stage in New York, don’t make finals

JIMMY Norius said he and his wife Serena Norius had a little more competition than they anticipated this weekend in New York.

Mangrove Cay, Eleuthera hit by weekend BPL woes

Regulators yesterday said they are seeking to gain “a deeper understanding” of what caused Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) holiday weekend woes that were not confined just to New Providence.

Gov’t sticks to fiscal target as $215m FDI beats pre-COVID

The Government says foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows are now “substantially” above pre-COVID trends at $215m while sticking to its original target of slashing this year’s fiscal deficit by 75 percent.

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Pintard: Disclose study on whether BPL violated law

The Opposition’s leader yesterday demanded that regulators publicly disclose the results of an upcoming study into whether Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) massive fuel charge hikes broke the law.

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Bran slams ‘absurdity’ of medical marijuana plans

The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) ex-leader yesterday slammed planned legal reforms for the distribution of medical marijuana as “an absurdity” and warned they could endanger patient lives.

Provider’s digital solution to staying NIB compliant

Bahamian companies should employ digital and human resources software to ensure they stay compliant with National Insurance Board (NIB) obligations, IT executives are urging.

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Kingsway junior girls have perfect season, win volleyball title

THE Kingsway Academy Saints junior girls completed a perfect season by winning the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools volleyball title last week over Lyford Cay International.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Bahamian politics a race to the bottom

IT looks like we are in for another race to the bottom.

AI chatbot will ‘recall’ everything you do on a PC

Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you’re doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.

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BREAKING: DEPP confirms Adelaide wetlands fuel spill

The Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP) is working to contain fuel in the wetland area at Adelaide today.

Mother upset over delayed Marco Alert for son

TASHANA Thompson fears her 16-year-old son, who went missing on Thursday, is in trouble.

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Pintard and Minnis share their plans at competing events

THE contenders for the Free National Movement’s top post held duelling events on Friday ahead of the party’s convention, discussing their plans and policies for the country.

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