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Ministry boosts Bahamas’ boating competitiveness

The Ministry of Tourism sought to boost The Bahamas’ competitiveness as a boating, yachting and private aviation destination through a ministerial-led delegation’s attendance at one of Florida’s top boat shows.

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TUC chief and union president honoured

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president and former head of the union representing Morton Salt line staff have been honoured by the umbrella union body with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

West End GB’s Prohibition Era history takes spotlight

The Ministry of Tourism is inviting visitors to experience Grand Bahama’s flavours, stories and cultural traditions when the third annual West End Bootleggers & Seafood Festival returns on Saturday, November 28.

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Minister proposes responsible councils gain more autonomy

A CABINET minister last night proposed that local government councils, which demonstrate they can properly manage public funds and deliver on development priorities, should be given greater autonomy.

North Guana Cay nears 10 days without energy

NORTH Guana Cay residents are approaching ten days without electricity after Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) diverted a replacement generator originally intended for the community to Man-O-War Cay.

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National sailing team takes on ISCA World Championships

Friends of Exuma official sponsor

A TEAM of Bahamian sailors will take on the world this week, with the team warning rivals in the ISCA World Championships in St Croix that “The Bahamas coming!” thanks to support from the Friends of Exuma organisation.

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UB Mingoes down Valkyrie to end three-game skid

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes women’s volleyball team snapped a three-game skid after they took down Valkyrie in three straight sets in the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) action at the D.W. Davis Gym on Sunday.

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Making a splash at the Youth Olympics

DAKAR, Senegal — Swimmers Saleste Gibson and Christon Joseph competed in the 100m freestyle heats today at the Youth Olympic Games.

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Judoka Xavion Johnson brings home the gold

Defeats tournament's top seed at Florida Pan-America Cup

BAHAMIAN judoka Xavion Johnson stood above the competition in Florida, throwing down a statement on the international judo circuit by defeating the tournament’s top seed to capture gold in the men’s under-73kg division at the Florida Pan-American Cup.

Advocacy group challenges MSC’s GB terminal impacts

A GRAND Bahama advocacy group has challenged the economic benefits from Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Cruises' proposed Billy Cay terminal, arguing that job creation estimates and local participation have not been sufficiently established.

Bahamas needs ‘common’ standard’ for digital Gov’t

THE BAHAMAS has been urged to establish “a common standard” for the electronic delivery of government services, with this nation enjoying “one of the strongest connectivity bases” in the region to support the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) era.