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Gov’t cuts unpaid DoctorsHospital bills almost $20m

Unpaid medical bills owed by the Government to Doctors Hospital have decreased by more than $20m since the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening its balance sheet as increased patient volumes and expanding clinical services produced stronger 2027 first quarter results.

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Ingraham: Green Turtle Cay project needs ‘deeper dive’

Hubert Ingraham yesterday urged regulators to require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and further public consultation over a controversial Green Turtle Cay project, asserting that it needs “a deeper dive” given that the proposal appears “excessive” for the intended location.

‘Emperor has no clothes’: $64m deficit sparks battle

The Government yesterday asserted its fiscal progress is again being “under-estimated” as the Opposition argued that Fitch’s projection of a “$287m” hole in its 2026-2027 Budget forecasts exposes that “the emperor has no clothes”.

40% revenue loss, job termination fear on Bimini operators dock access dispute

A Bimini dive and water tours operator yesterday revealed it fears losing up to 40 percent of monthly revenues, and having to terminate staff, amid a dispute with a rival over dock access that is critical for picking up tourists.

‘Urgent needs’ for $300m sewerage improvements

The Bahamas has “urgent needs” for up to $300m worth of investments to upgrade failing sewerage and wastewater sanitation systems nationwide, it has been revealed, amid fears that waste systems are “fragmented and environmentally unsustainable”.

Bahamas falls just short of medal in Curaçao

THE Bahamas fell just short of a medal at the 2026 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Final Four Men’s Championship as Trinidad and Tobago claimed the bronze medal with a 3-1 victory Monday night at the SDK Sports Complex in Brievengat, Curaçao.

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Shortstop Sabastian making an impact

SEBASTIAN Walcott’s return to the field has been brief, but it has been another reminder of why the Bahamian shortstop remains one of the brightest young talents in professional baseball.