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Working fathers require their employer’s support

In the aftermath of Father’s Day, it is appropriate for employers across The Bahamas to reflect on the critical role they play in helping men become active, responsible fathers.

Water Corp stages its second resource management even

The Water and Sewerage Corporation recently staged its second Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) workshop in a bid to co-ordinate the development and management of water and land resources.

BHTA meets with minister to talk key tourism issues

Senior executives from the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) have met with Glenys Hanna Martin, newly-appointed minister of tourism, and her leadership team to discuss critical issues facing the country’s largest industry.

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Gym owner disconnects at night to protect from BPL

A gym owner yesterday said repeated Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages have become so common that he now disconnects his equipment whenever he leaves for the day, fearing unpredictable fluctuations could destroy costly electronics.

PM hails Bahamasair’s Cat Island return after 20 years

Bahamasair yesterday resumed scheduled service to Cat Island for the first time in more than 20 years - a move the government says will boost tourism, strengthen inter-island connectivity and create new economic opportunities for local businesses.

Chamber backs ease for short-term work permits

THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is backing the Davis administration’s ‘Trusted Traveller’ programme as a long-overdue reform that could boost foreign direct investment and improve the country’s competitiveness and ease of doing business.

Senator: Providers want to join NHI despite payment concerns

A government senator is asserting that multiple healthcare operators are waiting to join the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme even though existing providers continue to complain about delayed compensation payments.

'Pat' McKenzie remembered as one of Fox Hill community's greatest sporting figures

FORMER Bahamian basketball standout Patrick “Pat” McKenzie is being remembered as one of Fox Hill’s greatest sporting figures following his passing.

Pheron Charlton shares his knowledge with the next generation of baseball players

ALTHOUGH he's graduated from college and is now looking forward to his next move as a professional baseball player, Pheron Charlton said it was only fitting for him to return home to give some of his knowledge to the next generation of players.

Able Seamen win title

THE Able Seamen managed to save their best for the playoffs and championship as they were crowned the champions of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s inaugural Denzil “Joe Black” Clarke Softball Jamboree.

Debt conversion’s $124m ‘won’t fully close the gap’

The Bahamas was yesterday said to be laying the foundation for how conservation groups will access and use funding generated by the country's $300m debt-for-nature conversion with officials working to identify staffing and capacity needs for marine protected areas (MPAs).

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Senator: No tariffs to protect Golden Yolk

A Cabinet minister has asserted that the Government has no plans to impose tariffs on imported eggs to protect Bahamian producers as their products are already competitively priced and do not require additional support.