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Developer ‘not having party yet’ over mortgage easing

A major Bahamian residential housing developer yesterday disclosed it is “not having a party yet” over the Central Bank’s decision to relax mortgage lending stipulations.

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Central Bank ease ‘won’t open mortgage avenue’

The Central Bank’s recently-unveiled regulatory easing is unlikely to “open up a new avenue of mortgages” being issued to Bahamian home buyers, a senior banker said yesterday.

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FNM criticise govt over lack of priority on FOIA

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard criticized Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ response to implementing the Freedom of Information Act, noting the administration’s team is large enough to get it done.

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KILLED CATCHING RIDE TO WORK: Two murdered in broad daylight

CHATERE Wells was just a friend catching a ride to work when she was murdered yesterday.

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‘Monitoring of some criminals after sentence a consideration’

SOME convicted criminals could be labelled dangerous and ordered to be electronically monitored for up to 20 years after serving their sentence, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, whose ministry is consulting stakeholders on the matter.

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Sporting leaders’ sneak preview for year 2024

As the sporting bodies prepare for the 2024 season, leaders of various local associations and federations expressed their views on what they anticipate to do in their respective disciplines.

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NACAC Athletics: Sands charts course

HAVING received the confidence of the delegates to serve for another term, Mike Sands said he’s more pleased with the progress his administration made during his first four-year term and he’s eager to proceed with his second term as president of the renamed North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics (NACAC Athletics).

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Christopher Saunders earns Commissioner’s Badge from FIBA

VERSATILE Christopher Saunders, a noted journalist, lecturer and politician, has moved to the head of the class as the latest Bahamian to earn his Commissioner’s badge from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

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Are we really the best little nation?

Over Christmas we heard again the saying ‘We, The Bahamas, is the best little country in the world’!

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Man remanded after being charged with firing an assault rifle at three officers

A MAN is behind bars after he allegedly engaged police with an assault rifle last month near Grant Street before officers shot him.

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16-year-old granted $5,000 bail on charge of robbing a person at knifepoint last week

A 16-year-old male was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of robbing a person at knifepoint last week.

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Man charged with abusing his daughter sent for evaluation

A FATHER was ordered to be evaluated at Sandilands after he was accused of abusing his six-year-old daughter on New Year’s Eve.

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Teen fined and given two years probation for having a firearm

A 17-year-old male was fined $2,000 and placed on two years probation after admitting to a gun charge yesterday.

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Deidre Bastian: Make staff happier for 2024 business boost

One year has ended and another is here. This opens up many opportunities to evolve and grow your business. Whatever type of company you are managing, you are probably busy thinking about some exciting objectives. But, while you are thinking about statistics and expected outcomes, do not forget about the most essential goal of any flourishing business: Your employees and their satisfaction. Are they happy?

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Bahamas set to focus on cruise tourism conversion

The Bahamas will make “deliberate and intentional” efforts to convert more cruise passengers to higher spending and higher-yielding stopover visitors, the deputy prime minster has pledged.

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Gov’t targets first quarter for downtown Nassau Bill

The Government is aiming to have legislation governing how downtown Nassau will be managed “fully completed” within the 2024 first quarter, it was revealed yesterday.

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Restaurant hosts murder mystery-themed dinner

An expanding high-end restaurant yesterday unveiled more entertainment with its dining options through the ‘Jazz to Kill’ murder mystery-themed dinner.

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Restaurant pledges to showcase local talent

A western New Providence restaurant is pledging to stage more events for patrons as it gets set to celebrate its first-year anniversary next month.

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ALICIA WALLACE: More civic engagement needed to hold govt accountable in 2024

WE are in a new calendar, and many people and organisations are making plans and promises, seeking transformation by December 31.

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EDITORIAL: No priority for Freedom of Information

SO it turns out that Freedom of Information is not one of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ top priorities. Forgive us if we are not shocked.