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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.

New Rosewood Exuma fight over ‘secret permit carve out’

The $200m Rosewood Exuma project’s leading opponent is accusing its rival developer of using environmental approvals, granted for limited land preparation studies, as ”cover” to begin the construction of roads and other major infrastructure on Big Sampson Cay.

Entire Bahamas set to gain $65m water security boost

The entire Bahamian population will benefit from a $65.2m project that is targeting “a transformation in the country’s water security” against climate change perils after major international donors approved the necessary funding at the weekend.

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Petroleum retailers warn: ‘Nothing is going to be cheap'

Petroleum retailers yesterday warned that soaring fuel prices are expected to drive goods and services price increases across The Bahamas, as one asserted “nothing is going to be cheap” with gasoline forecast to climb above $6.50 per gallon.

GB voter registration up, but address transfers lag

A SURGE in voter registration and biometric verification in Grand Bahama has not been matched by turnout from voters needing to transfer their information, a senior elections official said.

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Mitchell: Fixed election dates are ‘not on the agenda’

PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell signalled that fixed election dates are not a priority for the Davis administration, responding to calls Fort Charlotte MP Alfred Sears made during his farewell address in the House of Assembly last week.

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Creators leave influencer conference with lingering monetisation questions

QUESTIONS about how Bahamian creators will earn from their content lingered after the government’s 242 Influencers and Creative Conference, with some attendees leaving without clear answers on monetisation.