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Govt signs $6.8m contracts for two Exuma cays airport upgrades

A $6.8m investment has been approved to upgrade airports in Farmers Cay and Staniel Cay, with construction set to begin by the end of April and take about eight months.

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Govt breaks ground on modern 19-court complex

GROUND was broken yesterday for a new 19-court judicial complex off Shirley Street, a project officials say will modernise the country’s court system and expand its capacity.

Suspicious package forces evacuation at Buckeye Hub in Grand Bahama

WORKERS at the Buckeye Bahamas Hub were evacuated yesterday morning after a suspicious package was found near the facility, forcing a temporary shutdown of operations.

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PM warns GBPA over removal of Freeport campaign signs

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has removed election campaign signs in Freeport, drawing a response from Prime Minister Philip Davis, who warned against interference with political expression.

Groundbreaking set for ‘bigger and better’ CostRight store one year after blaze

A YEAR after the CostRight food store was destroyed by a massive fire, officials have revealed that a groundbreaking ceremony will be held this month at the Old Trail site to begin rebuilding.

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Whistleblower’s firing sparks investigation into Great Stirrup Cay environmental hazards claim

THE government has launched an investigation into allegations of environmental hazards and retaliatory dismissal at Great Stirrup Cay following a former employee's concerns about safety practices and his termination.

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Iran war may ‘significantly erode’ Bahamian growth

The Central Bank yesterday warned The Bahamas’ 2026 economic growth prospects may “significantly erode” if the Middle East war becomes protracted although it reassured that this nation’s $2.898bn foreign currency reserves “provide a meaningful cushion” for increasingly expensive fuel imports.