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Tourism director open to Uber

THE country’s top tourism public servant signalled support for discussions on bringing ride-hailing technology to The Bahamas, even as taxi drivers rejected a proposal to partner with Uber.

Adriel Moxey: The case that shocked the nation

It was a case that shocked the nation.

Police report two men shot in Nassau and a school stabbing in Abaco

TWO separate violent incidents hours apart on Thursday left two men shot in New Providence and a teenage boy seriously injured in a school stabbing in Abaco.

Silver Airways collapse blamed for dip in air arrivals

TOURISM officials say a slight decline in air arrivals last year was driven largely by airlift disruptions, including the sudden shutdown of Silver Airways.

PM defends GB Power share acquisition to lower rates

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended the government’s planned acquisition of Grand Bahama Power Company shares yesterday, saying it is intended to end higher electricity costs on the island and create uniform rates across the country.

GB Chamber chief: Economy stalled after abandoning Hawksbill model

GRAND Bahama’s economy has stalled because the island abandoned the regulatory model that once made Freeport thrive, the head of its Chamber of Commerce said yesterday, urging a return to the framework of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement.

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BPL generator fire reignites concerns over Acklins fragile infrastructure

AUTHORITIES are investigating a Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) generator fire that left Acklins without electricity for hours Monday amid renewed concerns about the island’s fragile infrastructure.

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BREAKING: Adriel Moxey's killer sentenced to 40 years

The man who plead guilty to the sexual assault and murder of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey has been sentenced to 40 years in prison today.