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Basketball action heats up on day 2

BASKETBALL action continued for the 10 islands of The Bahamas yesterday at the D W Davis and Kendal G L Isaacs gymnasiums. Gameplay for the sport in the women’s and men’s divisions got underway on Tuesday leading up to the championship games on Saturday.

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Canadian bank problems? Go local, suggests minister

MICHAEL Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, suggested a shift from Canadian banks to local providers can provide a solution to Family Island banking woes during a panel discussion at the inaugural Sustainable Development Goals conference yesterday.

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WSC lays out its $200m plan

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) outlined key parts of its $200m capital works plan with major works around the country.

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THE BTVI STORY: ‘Having a trade opens a lot of doors’

Just what Valentino Oliver was trying to avoid is now a huge part of his life and he is loving each moment.

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WORLD VIEW – Oceans: Do Caribbean countries sink or swim?

THE peoples of small island states and coastal communities have long relied on the ocean for a multitude of benefits, including recreation, the delivery of goods and tourists, and a vital source of food through fishing. However, all these benefits, and much more, are currently under grave threat due to climate change, global warming, and sea-level rise. The damage is already taking its toll, imperceptibly but steadily, and it is crucial that we take action to preserve and develop the economic opportunities that the sea around us holds.

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‘Lawless’ Abaco as businesses operate without licences

The Abaco Chamber of Commerce president said “post-Dorian lawlessness” is a “serious problem” with regard to businesses operating without licences on the island.

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SunCash ‘leading the way’ as Sand Dollar heads for facelift

A digital wallet provider is leading the way on the transformation of the interface for the Sand Dollar mobile app and wallet.

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Air conditioning companies see sales spike as summer temps rise

SOME air conditioning businesses report unprecedented demand for their services as residents try to protect themselves from the summer heat.

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Tourist and locals brawl in Guana Cay, Abaco

A FIGHT involving second homeowners and Bahamians outside a bar on Guana Cay, Abaco, has highlighted the community’s lack of law enforcement officers.

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SUFFERING ON THE STREET AS HEAT SOARS: Hot weather affecting everyone, but homeless are especially vulnerable

BAHAMIANS of all backgrounds are scrambling for relief from the brutal heat this summer, but for some of the country’s poorest residents, managing the conditions is an existential challenge.

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NP Buccaneers win the gold in baseball

Prime Minister Philip Davis presents medals at Andre Rodgers stadium

The New Providence Buccaneers, behind the battery mate of pitcher Chad McKenzie and catcher Roberto Lamour, shut out the Eleuthera Adventurers 4-0 to win the sixth Bahamas Games baseball title.

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Andros Chickcharnies win the gold medal in tennis

GB Lucayans win silver, Eleuthera Adventurers take home bronze

WITH an ace down the sideline, Jacobi Bain, teaming up with fellow collegian Sydney Clarke, pulled off an 11-9 victory yesterday in the mixed doubles to seal a 4-3 win for the Andros Chickcharnies over the Grand Bahama Lucayans.

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Columbus Isles Arawaks, New Providence Buccaneers capture gold in volleyball

THE women of the Columbus Isles Arawaks and the New Providence Buccaneers men’s team captured the gold medals for volleyball last night at the Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium.

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Man arrested in connection with sexual assault of 82-year-old woman

POLICE arrested a 50-year-old man yesterday in connection with the sexual assault of an 82-year-old woman.

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Independence holiday sees Family Island visitors soar

FAMILY Islands are reporting high volumes of visitors over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

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Transparency hope from move to corporate tax

Implementing a corporate tax would move the country towards more progressive taxation, accountability and fiscal transparency, according to a governance reformer.

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Economy stabilisation after pandemic ‘a huge positive’

The economy has stabilised “significantly” since the COVID-19 pandemic, a governance reformer said.

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‘No appetite’ for rent-to-own as programme in private sector

A Bahamian realtor said there is no appetite for the private sector to start its own rent-to-own programme and developers would need “considerable capital overlay” for it to be successful and profitable.

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Lady Buccaneers strike gold

The sixth edition of the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games returned to New Providence this past Friday. Among the sporting disciplines to kick off the competition this weekend were volleyball, baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming, sailing, edukarting and cycling.

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Jay surges ahead to secure win for NP Buccaneers

Road race segment of cycling competition complete

JAY Major surged ahead in the sprint to secure the New Providence Buccaneers only win in the cycling competition as the road race completed their segment of the sixth Bahamas Games.