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FRONT PORCH: Day of reckoning coming to BTC and Cable Bahamas

When Cable Bahamas recently and abruptly suspended PBS from its lineup it was the last straw for many already angry customers sickened by the continuous and seemingly irreversible decline of the company’s quality of programs and poor service culture.

Celebration Key partners with local first responders for emergency preparedness

CELEBRATION Key has partnered with local first responders to strengthen emergency readiness at Carnival Corporation’s new $600m cruise port in East Grand Bahama.

‘Blue’ Johnson says supporters will make their presence felt at FNM ratification tonight

THE Free National Movement is expected to ratify candidates for at least six constituencies tonight, including Fort Charlotte, Tall Pines, Sea Breeze, Freetown, Killarney, and St Barnabas, according to a party source.


NPSA REGULAR SEASON: Renegades outslug Mighty Mitts 15-12, Wildcats blast Sharks 21-2 in ladies’ opener

THE New Providence Softball Association continued its regular season action with two exciting match-ups on Tuesday night in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Jonquel Jones records her 101st career double double

In a tense matchup, Jonquel Jones delivered another masterclass performance, securing her 101st career double-double, and the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun, 81-79.

BLTA: ‘We have always been an organisation that believes in unity and transparency’

BAHAMAS Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) president Perry Newton addressed the press earlier this week in response to growing unrest within the local tennis community regarding the administration of the association.


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08272025 EDITION

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Financial blows 'stop business owners buying safety and surveillance equipment'

Financial blows have prevented business owners from investing in safety and surveillance equipment, according to one alarm system service provider.

Cat Island load shedding ended after two weeks, says BPL

Bahamas Power and Light Company announced yesterday that rotational load shedding on Cat Island has ended after more than two weeks.


Chamber backs Exuma resort boom: ‘Get ready to grow’ local businesses told

The Exuma Chamber of Commerce is throwing its full support behind a wave of luxury resort developments on the island, with president Ehren Hanna urging local businesses to prepare for growth as more than 1,500 jobs and expanded economic opportunities are expected.

‘Complete revamp’ of OSH standards promised by Labour Minister

The Labour Minister has pledged to “completely revamp” Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in The Bahamas adding that a public consultation will be held soon.

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Reid: Neely said he felt branded a criminal by the legal system even when charges didn’t stick

CARLOS Reid says his last conversation with alleged gang leader Duran Neely revealed a man who felt repeatedly branded a criminal by the legal system, even when charges against him did not stick.


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Foreign Affairs requests probe after COI claims govt ‘selling passports like candy’

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked police to investigate claims by Coalition of Independents (COI) Chairman Charlotte Green that the government is “selling passports like candy.”

Davis accuses Opposition leader of plagiarising PLP’s crime plan

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday accused Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard of plagiarising a crime plan his party released more than a decade ago.

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Police denied mom viewing burned son’s body at scene

THE grieving mother of 13-year-old Montana Ferguson was left shattered yesterday when police denied her pleas to view her son’s body as it lay in the ruins of a house fire that claimed his life.


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Davis gives no comment on Watson’s nomination

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis would not say yesterday if ZNS general manager Clint Watson would receive the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination for Southern Shores, but added: “He’s expressed interest for running for quite some time.”

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High alert after ‘Monster’ killed

POLICE and prison officials are on high alert after the fatal shooting of alleged gang leader Duran Neely - known as “Monster” - with authorities fearing his death could trigger violent retaliation.

Bahamas falls to Uruguay 100-91

The Bahamas gave it a gallant effort, but fell short 100-91 to Uruguay in their final game yesterday at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 at the Poldeportive Alexis Arguello Arena in Managua, Nicaragua.


ALICIA WALLACE: Focus on Women in Translation Month

Women in Translation Month is a time to highlight women authors whose work is translated and direct readers to that work.

Team Bahamas named for the Battle of the Islands Tournament in Sint Maarten August 30

THE All-Out Boxing Club and the Bahamas World Boxing Federation has named the team that will represent The Bahamas at the Battle of the Islands Tournament in Sint Maarten on August 30.