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Opposition demands BPL load shed clarity

The Opposition's leader is arguing the Government's failure to build on the Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) reform strategy that it left in place is likely responsible for the utility's renewed resumption of load shedding.

Visitor arrivals up 1m over pre-COVID peak

Visitor arrivals to The Bahamas hit 4.2m for the first five months of 2023, the deputy prime minister has disclosed, representing a one million increase compared to the same period in 2019.

EY Bahamas chief now company's regional head

The EY accounting firm has appointed its former Bahamas country managing partner to become its regional head.


What is going on at BPL?

First the government comes to the people and says we can expect to have higher bills because they paid a lot for fuel.

Being taken for a ride

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic merchants increased prices on numerous goods claiming that due to supply chain issues and higher shipping costs they were forced to sell the goods at a higher price. If you checked this was the story globally and there were a number of news stories that confirmed this issue.

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Laquan Nairn gets win, Charlton 4th

In their preparation for the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Track and Field Championships this week, Commonwealth Games champion and silver medallists Laquan Nairn and Devynne Charlton turned in some credible performances over the weekend.


CAC Games: Bahamas water polo team splits the first two matches

THE Bahamas water polo team split their first two games over the weekend as they began competition in the 24th Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador.

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Bahamian tennis players finish ITF tourney as the runner-ups

AFTER five days of competition at the National Tennis Centre, six new champions were crowned for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J30 Junkanoo Bowl Tournament.

* SKYGuard Beat Retreat Wx eAlert *

Sunday, 2nd July, 2023.


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Historian Dr Gail Saunders dies age 79, PM pays tribute to 'beacon of light'

DR GAIL North-Saunders, one of the nation’s foremost historians, passed away Friday at the age of 79.

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06302023 WEEKEND

Friday, 30th June, 2023.

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'No risk at this time' after malaria cases in US

DESPITE, recent malaria cases reported in the United States The Bahamas is not at risk of being exposed, according to a local infectious disease expert.


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Two arrested after suspected marijuana discovered

GRAND Bahama law enforcement officials arrested two men in Grand Bahama after the discovery of suspected marijuana.

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Man and woman jailed for drug charges

A MAN and a woman were sentenced to two and half years in prison after being found guilty of bringing nearly $240,000 worth of cocaine into Lynden Pindling International Airport from Inagua last year.

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Court shown knife suspected of being used in home invasion and rape

AN OFFICER presented the knife suspected of being used in the 2021 Cat Island home invasion where a 78-year-old woman was allegedly attacked and raped, as the suspect stood trial on Friday.


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Man acquitted of rape of minor

ARTHUR Damien Brown was unanimously acquitted of the rape of a minor on Friday in the Supreme Court.

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06302023 EDITION

Friday, 30th June, 2023.

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Summer camp focuses on sustainability

The Sustainable Me Summer Camp is running from July 3 to August 11 and will offer a unique and immersive experience for young participants to learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through engaging activities and hands-on projects.


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Student spotlight

Brett Sawyer, 12 years old, received the valedictorian award from Agape Christian School in Abaco.

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Excellence at Excelsior

Excelsior Elementary School held its graduation ceremony last week and awarded outstanding students.