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King visits Bahamas Boxing Academy

DAY two of His Majesty King Charles III's visit to the Bahamas took him to the Bahamas Boxing Academy on Wednesday, where he met young boxers, coaches and parents and witnessed the development of a facility that aims to use the sport to build discipline and opportunities for young Bahamians.

Gibson Jr and Johnson shine on the Royal Blue

RICHARD Gibson Jr and Nolan Johnson combined for a net score of 61 to win the inaugural Samuel and James Gardiner Scholarship Golf Tournament at Royal Blue Golf Course over the weekend.

Aviation chief: More upgrades after Western Air’s resumption

THE GOVERNMENT’S aviation chief yesterday pledged further upgrades for North Eleuthera’s airport after Western Air revealed it will resume flights on November 2 to a destination that is enjoying “historic performance on tourism arrivals.

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Bus drivers demanding minister meeting result

JITNEY operators yesterday warned they will take further industrial action if Friday's meeting with the minister of transport fails to resolve mounting fuel and operating costs have left them unable to earn a profit.

Gov’t bond strategy cannot be ‘one trick pony’ amid concern over $400m balance

The Government’s plans for its $1.1bn bond proceeds cannot be “a one trick pony”, a senior banker argued yesterday, as the Opposition challenged whether it will have to seek Parliament’s approval for new borrowings.

No ‘dirty trick’: Realtor loses $2.34m sales commission bid

A BAHAMIAN realtor’s bid to obtain a $2.34m commission on the $58m sale of a Lyford Cay residence was yesterday rejected by the Court of Appeal which ruled no “dirty trick” was used to deprive her of payment.

Realtors in 20% growth but warn: ‘Waiting costs money’

BAHAMIAN realtors yesterday revealed that overall sales and transaction volumes are up between 18 to 20 percent year-to-date, with one saying he is warning clients: “Waiting costs money.”

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Realtor handles $40m in Old Fort Bay sales

A Bahamian realtor says he has handled more than $40m in real estate sales within western New Providence’s Old Fort Bay community for 2026 to-date with properties snapped up almost as fast as they hit the market.

North Guana Cay suffers 72 hours without power

REPEATED electricity outages on Guana Cay have become so routine that residents now expect prolonged interruptions, with one homeowner yesterday noting the woes have persisted for at least two years.

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GBPA unveils further $1m road improvement package

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) yesterday announced it is investing a further $1m in road resurfacing works across Freeport to take its spending on these improvements to over $2.6m within three years.

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Atlantis-based spa named America’s top for fifth year

Mandara Spa at The Cove, Atlantis, has been named the top hotel spa in North America for the fifth year in a row by Haute Grandeur.