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‘Trade deficiency should have been addressed years ago’

THE Government is facing criticism over what the Opposition describes as a delayed response to a trade deficiency that could expose hundreds of millions of dollars in Bahamian exports to new United States tariffs, with concerns mounting over the potential impact on the country’s fishing industry.

Strong Labour Day sales help offset rising costs

A LIQUOR store operator said a strong Labour Day and Bahamas Carnival weekend helped offset rising wholesale alcohol costs while retailers are now being forced to pass distributor price increases on to consumers.

First equipment shipment next week for $379.2m LNG-to-Power project

FOCOL Holdings yesterday unveiled a $379.2m financing package for its LNG-to-Power project, with executives revealing that the first major equipment shipment is due to arrive in The Bahamas next week as construction activity ramps up at Clifton Pier.

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‘Sweeping modernisation’ promised by new head of public parks and beaches

THE Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority is preparing a sweeping modernisation and beautification programme that will include park wardens, expanded surveillance systems, online permits and the restoration of at least five public parks every quarter, according to newly-appointed Executive Chairman.

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Thompson: Nassau set for summer of power outages

NASSAU could see a summer filled with power outages, according to MP for East Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson.

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PONY 14U Caribbean and Latin America Baseball Championships: Bahamas gets win over Venezuela

THE Bahamas Champs 14U team showed its resilience when it mattered most, rallying from a two-run deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge 3-0 Venezuela 14U 14-13 on Monday at the Andre Rodgers Stadium, heading into the semifinals of the PONY 14U Caribbean and Latin America Baseball Championships.

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Track and field fraternity mourning death of former sprinter/coach Patricia Elaine Thompson

THE Bahamas Track and Field Fraternity has lost another multi-talented pioneer in Patricia Elaine Thompson.

BBF unveils preliminary roster for FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation has unveiled a 24-player preliminary roster for the upcoming summer window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers, featuring a blend of NBA talent, experienced national team veterans alongside rising young stars.

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National record Serena Brown takes the spotlight in the discus

AFTER a five-year hiatus, Serena Brown continues to turn in some impressive performances as she makes her way back to the international track and field scene.