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Bahamas to host CARIFTA next year

WITH The Bahamas set to host the 2023 CARIFTA Games, Youths, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says he is hoping the event will bring needed exposure to Bahamian athletes and a further boost to the local economy.

Body found in waters on Grand Bahama

Police are investigating after the body of man was found in waters on Grand Bahama.

Man dies in suspected drowning

Police in Abaco are investigating the suspected drowning of a man on Sunday.

Man in hospital after shooting on Milton Street

Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Milton Street on Saturday morning.

CDC lowers COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for Bahamas to Level 1

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) further lowered the COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas to Level 1 (low) on Thursday.

'Everything on the table' as potential solution to soaring gas prices

FINANCIAL Secretary Simon Wilson said “everything is on the table” as a potential solution to soaring gas prices, including tax relief.

Police host Easter egg hunt and fun day in Eight Mile Rock

POLICE in the Eight Mile Rock Division hosted an Easter egg hunt and fun day for some 300 children in the Eight Mile Rock area on Thursday.

Man fined for hammer assault

A MAN was fined on Thursday for assaulting his uncle with a hammer.

Year's probation for drug charge

A MAN was placed on a year's probation on Thursday on a drug charge.

Woman accused of death threat

A WOMAN was granted bail in the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after threatening another woman with death.

Ministry issues reminder for churches about COVID protocols

THE Ministry of Health & Wellness has reminded churches and places of assembly that adherence to COVID-19 protocols is required, namely mask wearing, sanitisation, and physical distancing during services.

Learning how to restore mangrove population

MANGROVE education and training is underway on Grand Bahama for some 30 participants at the Rand Nature Centre as part of a major Mangrove Restoration Project by Waterkeepers Bahamas and Earthcare Bahamas.

GB charity launches home repair initiative

THE Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation, a charity founded by the Grand Bahama Port Authority, and funded entirely by private donations, is launching a new home repair initiative.

Fuel costs up - and so is price of fish and hot cross buns

THE rising cost of fuel coupled with inflationary pricing at grocery stores have sparked price increases among fishermen and bakeries that produce the Easter season favourite - hot cross buns.

260,000 vehicles - and only 436 of them electric

THE more than 260,000 registered vehicles in The Bahamas contribute significantly to the country’s air pollution, a Department of Road Traffic official said at a World Health Day Symposium hosted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Pan American Health Organisation.

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