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Darville says construction to soon start on nine climate-friendly clinics

CONSTRUCTION will soon begin on nine new “climate-friendly” clinics that will serve as hurricane shelters, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said.

Man’s foot is nearly severed in Aura club

FESTIVITIES at the Aura nightclub in Atlantis ended abruptly on Sunday night when a reveller suffered a gruesome injury that left his foot partially severed.

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Clint Watson moving to ZNS

CLINT Watson is expected to step down as press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister to become the new general manager of ZNS, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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RCI unveils consultation over beach resort plan

ROYAL Caribbean International has released its first public consultation report for the Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island - answering questions on issues such as wastewater treatment.

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Two dead in weekend of violence

TWO men were murdered in separate incidents over the weekend, bringing the country’s murder count to 47 for the year.

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Former Cabinet Minister George Smith dies

FORMER Cabinet Minister George Smith, a nation-builder who remained active in politics as a mentor and advisor years after leaving the frontline, died on Friday.

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Two Americans, Cuban national arrested after alleged cocaine find in Bimini

Two Americans and a Cuban national were arrested in Bimini after they were allegedly found in possession of suspected cocaine on Sunday.

Small businesses loss of business is blamed on VAT on charter yachts

BAHAMIAN small businesses servicing the charter yacht industry are hoping the government will reconsider last year’s imposition of Value Added Tax, which they say is driving international vessels away from Bahamian marinas and causing harm to their livelihoods.

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Pintard calls for greater urgency in revamping Downtown

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the government needs to show greater urgency in revamping Downtown.

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Police seize suspected marijuana in Grand Bahama

A QUANTITY of suspected marijuana has been seized by police in Grand Bahama.

Cruise ship on way to Bahamas hit by rough seas

A cruise ship on a trip to The Bahamas navigated rough seas off the South Carolina coast over the Memorial Day weekend.

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Skyguard – Whit Monday weather

Monday, 29th May, 2023.

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PM: New cruise port 'a major step forward in the transformation of Nassau'

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed the opening of the new cruise port as a “major step forward in the transformation of Nassau” on Friday – and noted the importance of the opening to the Downtown area.

Union officials to work with police on Labour Day parade safety

UNION officials are cooperating with the Royal Bahamas Police Force to ensure road safety for the upcoming Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day parade.