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Anglican bishop calls for an end to ‘dirty’ political campaigning

ANGLICAN Bishop Laish Boyd has delivered a scathing assessment of political campaigning, warning that rallies are more about spectacle, ridicule and crowd manipulation than serious national discussion as the country heads to the May 12 general election.

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Pintard tells PM to ‘take a look’ at Cooper’s $13m wealth jump

DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper’s reported $28m net worth — up from $14.8m in 2021 and $7.9m in 2017 — drew a pointed remark yesterday from Opposition Leader Michael Pintard, who suggested the prime minister should “take a look” at some of his colleagues following recent financial disclosures.

PM Davis officially launches PricePal grocery comparison app

THE government yesterday officially launched its national price comparison app, PricePal, moving it out of beta testing and making it publicly available to consumers, with Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis saying the initiative is aimed at increasing competition and helping Bahamians save money on everyday shopping.

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FNM calls for foreign observers as US asks to monitor election

THE United States has requested to observe The Bahamas’ upcoming general election as the Free National Movement presses concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

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Family island leaders decry lack of power and delayed pay

THE Davis administration’s drive to overhaul local government and accelerate Family Island development produced uneven results this term, with senior councillors saying key promises remain unfulfilled despite legislative changes and some infrastructure gains.

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‘Slow down and love one another’urges nation’s newest centenarian

AS DOROTHEA Louise Strachan celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday, she had a message for the nation’s younger generation: slow down – and love one another.

Prison officer charged with fatal East Bay hit and run

A PRISON officer accused in a fatal hit-and-run on East Bay Street that left a 29-year-old father of two dead in March was charged yesterday and granted bail.