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Taxi/livery driver dispute ‘top of agenda’ for trade union body

Trade union leaders will meet today to determine how best to “intervene” in and resolve the dispute between taxi and livery drivers amid fears the situation will otherwise “take on a life of its own” and “seriously damage” the tourism industry.

Carnival 20% of tours failing to make grade

SOME Grand Bahama tour operators have lost business from Carnival Cruise Line after it removed roughly one-fifth of its shore excursion offerings at Celebration Cay following guest feedback, the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president said yesterday.

Contractor president challenges whether Health and Safety Act sufficiently ‘robust’

The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday challenged whether the Health and Safety at Work Act is sufficiently “robust” and can be properly enforced after inspectors identified “serious safety violations that presented an imminent danger” at four New Providence construction sites.

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‘Complete nonsense’ PI lease was a negotiation

Attorneys representing the Bahamian entrepreneur seeking to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday argued it was “a complete nonsense” for the Government to assert that lease documents it dispatched for signing were part of continuing negotiations.

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PI entrepreneur: ‘I’ve fought a clean fight’

The Bahamian entrepreneur battling to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday asserted he has “fought the right fight” as his claim to have a valid, legally binding Crown Land lease hit the judicial system’s highest court.

Politicians finally prevail over Pastors in 'Peace on Da Street' Basketball Classic

WITH Jay Philippe and Denarii Rolle adding more youth in their line-up, the Politicians finally prevailed over the Pastors in the Peace On Da Street Classic's marquee matchup at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Sunday night.

Bahamian Lindsey Cancino installed as Rotary District Governor

BAHAMIAN Lindsey Cancino has been installed as District Governor of Rotary International District 7020, becoming the ninth Bahamian to lead the organisation's northern Caribbean district.

Joy FM marks 23 years with packed Praise Fest

JOY FM celebrated its 23rd anniversary on Sunday with a packed Praise Fest at Agape Church, drawing worshippers from across New Providence for an evening of gospel music and thanksgiving.

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The Bahamas has recorded no cases of cycloporiasis

THE Bahamas has recorded no cases of cyclosporiasis as US health authorities investigate thousands of confirmed and suspected infections, including a multistate outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants.