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Bahamian whistleblower survives latest strike-out

A Bahamian whistleblower and his 11,000 e-mail haul this week survived the latest bid by a former Nassau-based broker/dealer’s principal to have them struck out as trial evidence.

Auto H & L borrowers hit by excess interest

Several thousand Bahamians may have been over-charged interest on loans issued by one of this nation’s largest used car dealers, it was revealed yesterday.

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Bahamians defend local FTX’s former principal

Multiple Bahamians have praised the good character of FTX’s former local head in supporting his plea that he receive a jail term “of no more than 18 months” for violating US law.

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Are ‘naysayers’ aware of the state of healthcare in Nassau, asks Davis

AFTER many residents packed a town hall on Tuesday to oppose the Davis administration’s plans for a new hospital, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis asked yesterday if “naysayers” are aware of the struggling state of healthcare infrastructure in New Providence.

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Over 100 people apply to have their police record expunged at job fair

OVER 100 people at a job fair on Saturday applied to have minor criminal offences expunged from their police records, surprising officials who did not expect such numbers.

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Govt to sell Crown land to facilitate building of health facility in Abaco

A NEW medical centre will be constructed on Abaco, a move officials say will help expand healthcare services on the island.

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Pintard: Spending watchdog to target multiple concerns

The Opposition’s leader yesterday said Parliament’s spending watchdog is seeking answers to a “range of issues” involving Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), sporting event cost overruns and a $250m IMF loan.

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'Historic' medical marijuana bills tabled in Parliament

Health and Wellness minister Dr Michael Darville tabled a compendium of bills to establish a legal medical marijuana industry in the House of Assembly today.

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Jazz and Miami Marlins run away with 1-0 win over Detroit Tigers

Jesús Sánchez drove in Bryan De La Cruz with a 10th-inning groundout, and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Tuesday night.

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Downtown businesses in 14-day sidewalk sign removal warning

Businesses in downtown Nassau have been given 14 days to remove all sidewalk signs because they obstruct pedestrian traffic and violate building codes.

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Aviation ‘didn’t cut off our nose to spite face’ in fire

The Bahamian aviation industry worked feverishly to ensure “we didn’t cut off our nose to spite our face” amid yesterday’s temporary fire-enforced fight suspension at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).

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Contractor chief: ‘Negotiate harder’ over $290m hospital

The Government was yesterday urged to “negotiate harder” to ensure the $290m hospital’s lead contractor is Bahamian amid fears that reliance on Chinese financing “always puts locals at a disadvantage”.

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Sale mulled for ‘crown jewel’ of Great Exuma

A sale is being explored for a development described as “the crown jewel of Great Exuma” but which has “stagnated” over the past decade and failed to live up to its promise.

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Christie: Roker was a ‘law and order’ person

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie remembered the late Loftus Roker as a “law and order person” known for his commitment to “protecting and preserving” The Bahamas.

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Residents concerned over $290m hospital

DOZENS of residents voiced their opposition to the construction of a $290m hospital at New Providence Highway during a rowdy town hall meeting yesterday.

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Google unleashes AI in search

Google on Tuesday rolled out a retooled search engine that will frequently favor responses crafted by artificial intelligence over website links, a shift promising to quicken the quest for information while also potentially disrupting the flow of money-making internet traffic.

Tiktok creators could sue over ban

Eight TikTok content creators sued the US government on Tuesday, issuing another challenge to the new federal law that would ban the popular social media platform nationwide if its China-based parent company doesn’t sell its stakes within a year.

Gov’t awards 43 sustainable food grants

Forty-three fishermen and farmers have been presented with sustainable food grants by a variety of government agencies.

Freeport Business Expo attracts 400 attendees

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) says its Freeport Business Expo 2024 attracted more than 40 exhibitors and 400 attendees earlier this month.

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FACE TO FACE - Paying it forward and creating lasting smiles

DR Welmilya Francis is living proof of how powerful the impressions are that we make on very young children.

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