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Cooper ‘hopes’ we’ve seen the end of COVID

THE day after some COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed, a Cabinet minister revealed the government hopes the country is in the end days of the pandemic.

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Here to stay - and bringing 1,000 jobs

CARNIVAL Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has affirmed the company’s commitment to major investments in the country specifically the planned $200m development of a new port in Grand Bahama and $100m of enhancements planned for the island of San Salvador.

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Environment is ‘number one priority’ for Carnival

CARNIVAL Cruise Line President Christine Duffy says the corporation’s “number one priority” is compliance and care for the environment.

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Toddler in room with mum found dead in suspected suicide

A YOUNG mother was found hanging in a room at a hotel on West Bay Street last night, police said.

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Emergency drill exercise held across The Bahamas

THE Ministry of Transport and Housing International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Compliance Unit held an emergency drill exercise yesterday.

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Two doctors join PMH ranks

PRINCESS Margaret Hospital announced that two doctors, Dr Rhea Thurston-Carroll and Dr Nicholas Burrowes, have joined its ranks as consultant physicians in the nephrology and neurosurgery services respectively.

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Elnet Maritime centre to bring up to 100 new jobs

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis officially opened the new $2m Elnet Maritime Centre yesterday, which will create 50 to 100 new jobs on Grand Bahama.

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CDC alert eased in wake of cases fall

THE US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed The Bahamas’ travel risk rating from level four to level three, reflecting the decline in local COVID-19 cases.

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‘Credible offers’ on table to buy Lucayan

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there are “two significant” offers for the purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama that the government is mulling over.

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‘TALKING STUPIDNESS’: Minnis fury over Davis’ allegations in assembly which cast slur on NGO

DR Hubert Minnis has accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of irresponsibly impugning a non-profit organisation affiliated with the former administration’s food programme, warning his comments could make it difficult to attract private sector assistance in the future.

Abaco teachers stage sick-out

TEACHERS in Abaco staged a sick-out yesterday to protest the continuing teacher shortage on the island a month after the Ministry of Education promised to address the problem.

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Women convicted of killing Breanna launch appeals

TWO women convicted of murdering a teenage mother more than four years ago have launched appeals against their convictions.

Air traffic controllers hold demonstration

AIR traffic controllers who are aggrieved about “administrative” issues demonstrated yesterday, but the matter is now “in hand”, according to Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper yesterday.

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Lawyer federation hails McDonald for her work

IN celebration of International Women’s Day 2022 and its campaign theme, “Break the Bias,” The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Grand Bahama Chapter is spotlighting Constance Elrone McDonald, QC.

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Christie: We must look at all acts that cause pain to women

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said all offensive acts that cause pain to women must be looked at carefully, adding steps should be taken to protect victims.