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COOPER: WE’LL FIGHT BACK ON CRIME FEAR – Two campaigns are launched to counter international reports
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper yesterday announced the launch of two campaigns geared towards re-shaping the narrative about The Bahamas following negative global reports about crime in the country.
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Devynne Charlton to receive $10,000 for world record feat
HIGH praises have continued to rain down on Devynne Charlton, the newest 60 metres hurdles world indoor record holder.
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After almost 15 years, national surfing team getting ready to ride waves in Puerto Rico
IT HAS been almost 15 years since a Bahamian national surfing team last existed and Abaconians Chris Albury, Joey Gale and Luke Prosa will end that streak in potentially spectacular fashion on February 23 over the notorious reef breaks of Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
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ALICIA WALLACE: If PM doesn’t like the headlines he needs to change the story
I HAVE taken issue with many headlines for various reasons, from being sensational to the point of misleading anyone who started and stopped there to the use of inappropriate language such as “unlawful sexual intercourse” instead of clear, correct language like “rape".
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‘Not worth’ pursuing after $700m unpaid PMH fees
AN ex-health minister says “it’s not worth” committing resources to collect legally-mandated user fees from Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) patients given that $700m-plus remains unpaid.
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Trade deficit’s $3.5bn six-year high ‘tremendous opportunity’
THE Bahamas faces “a tremendous opportunity” if it can start making inroads into a trade deficit that hit a six-year high of around $3.487bn in 2023, it was argued yesterday.
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Agriculture group targets $25m for 20% of chicken, egg market
BAHAMIAN agricultural entrepreneurs have unveiled ambitions to raise $25m in financing that will enable them to “tap into 20 percent” of this nation’s chicken and egg import market.
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Union chief backs employers: Let us know NIB hike extent
A TRADE union leader yesterday joined employers in urging the Government to reveal the magnitude of the National Insurance Board (NB) rate increase “ASAP”, adding: “July is just around the corner.”
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North Andros forced to ‘pilot banking’ as ABM vandalised
NORTH Andros has been left without easy access to cash for an “extended period of time” after the area’s sole automated banking machine (ABM) was vandalised.
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Junkanoo Beach vendors back transformation plans
THE Junkanoo Beach Association’s (JBA) president yesterday praised the Government’s plans to overhaul the destination as “magnificent for the whole product overall”.
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Taxi driver divisions on cruise port call-up
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president yesterday said he does not have time to waste on taxi drivers who refuse to join the Nassau Cruise Port’s call-up system.
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Valentine’s sales ‘excellent’ with some florists sold-out
BAHAMIAN florists yesterday branded Valentine’s Day sales as “excellent” with some vendors sold out of product from early this week.
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‘Psychological evaluation required for organ transplant programme’
PEOPLE looking to participate in the government’s National Organs Transplant Programme will undergo psychological evaluation and counselling first, according to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville, who said some local nurses have already been trained for the programme and draft legislation is complete.
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Tribune Sports Valentine’s Day Special
WHILE the focus today is on lovers, Tribune Sports shares the love and commitment of at least three couples who spent their time participating in sports either as executives, officials or coaches.
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Abaco Schools Sports Association basketball results
Abaco Schools Sports Association Basketball Championships (Best of Three series)
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Running in Love 2 ‘hearty success’
VALENTINE’S Day is officially here and lovers, companions and friends got an early opportunity to celebrate with one another over the weekend at the second edition of the City of Hope Running in Love presented by Four Seasons Race Management.
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FNM leader discusses labour concerns with Trade Union Congress
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard met with union leaders associated with the Trade Union Congress to discuss their labour concerns.
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PETER YOUNG: No lessening of last year’s troubled times
HAVING written this weekly column continuously for nearly five years, apart from the odd short holiday break, it has been hugely disappointing personally to have been prevented through ill health from producing it since the beginning of January. But it feels good to be back in harness today even though there are two subjects rather than the usual three.
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FACE TO FACE: Fighting for the rights of fathers
Children who have a close relationship with their father are twice more likely to find stable employment or enter college after high school. They are 75 percent less likely to have a teen birth; 80 percent less likely to spend time in jail; and half as likely to experience multiple depression symptoms.
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EDITORIAL: ‘Are we about hiding the truth?’
“Are we about hiding the truth?” Not our words but those of Philip “Brave” Davis. Not today, but back in 2012, when he was in Opposition.
