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Bahamas trainer of Kentucky Derby horse dies aged 75

Larry Demeritte, a trainer who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby last year, has died. He was 75.

Halkitis confident govt will hit Budget target

Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis said he is “very confident” the Davis administration’s full-year target for 2024-2025 will be met after the Ministry of Finance unveiled an estimated surplus of $58.6m for February 2025.

Talks held on moves to modernise labour laws

PROPOSED legislative changes to modernise labour laws were put before stakeholders yesterday for feedback - with topics including paternity leave, mental illness and trade unions.

‘Worst of the worst’ labour claims at Norman’s Cay

The Department of Labour is set to make multiple visits to Norman’s Cay to resolve an ongoing investigation, which the department’s director described as “the worst of the worst”.

Sandals property mix-up resolved, says tax dept

The Department of Inland Revenue has confirmed that issues with Sandals property listing are resolved.

$1m contract to improve South Andros water signed

The Water and Sewerage Cooperation (WSC) has signed a $1.04m contract to improve the water infrastructure in South Andros.

Office of the Attorney General denies hazardous working conditions claim

THE Office of the Attorney General has denied claims that staff are working in unsafe or hazardous conditions at the Central Registry on Shirley Street.

Man ‘shoved wife and talked ending her pregnancy’

A WOMAN testified yesterday that her businessman husband shoved her and made a disturbing remark about terminating her pregnancy during a March incident on Paradise Island.