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Row in House over wage rise
THE House of Assembly became heated at times yesterday when government MPs and members of the opposition engaged in a back-and-forth while debating a resolution to increase the national minimum wage.
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Sears reveals road projects including pothole ‘blitz’
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears announced yesterday two major road improvement developments, including a three-week “blitz” to repair potholes in New Providence.
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Darville: Pharmacies were consulted
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville insisted yesterday that the government consulted with pharmacies before implementing changes to its price control regime, calling assertions from the opposition that the government did not do so “untrue.”
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‘Corporal punishment is not abuse’ says bishop
BAHAMAS Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander says that he does not view corporal punishment as abuse.
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Progress in pharmacy price controls dispute
Bahamian pharmacies and the Government were last night said to have made progress in resolving their price control dispute as one operator rejected the Prime Minister’s assertion that savings are not being passed on to consumers.
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Gov’t slashes Q1 deficit by $116m
The Government’s fiscal deficit for the 2022-2023 first quarter was slashed by $116m year-over-year, it was revealed yesterday, with its revenues running 4-5 percent ahead of projections.
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Extend tax breaks on Dorian ‘apocalypse’
A former Cabinet minister yesterday read out pleas from his Grand Bahama constituents for the Government to extend the Hurricane Dorian tax breaks beyond December 1 as parts of the island still resemble “a scene from the apocalypse”.
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‘Immediate audit’ urged on LPIA advertising deal
An “immediate independent audit” into the award of Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) multi-million dollar advertising contract is being urged amid allegations it did not follow the bid criteria and National Investment Policy.
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Prosecutor and FNM chair respond to Munroe criticism
PUBLIC prosecutions director Garvin Gaskin said he and his team will continue to “press for the due advancement of the criminal justice system” in the wake of criticisms about his performance from National Security Minister Wayne Munroe.
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PM: PHARMACISTS MUST OBEY RULES – Davis warns sector over price controls even as meeting held
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday the government expects the pharmaceutical sector to fully comply with the new price control regulations in the coming days despite receiving pushback from the sector.
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We live in a crazy world
I used to play cowboys and Indians as a child, and dressed up as a highlander, corporal in the Canadian Forces (went to Army Surplus Store), a Sufi in dress, and a British gentleman with bowler hat and all. Cultural appropriation, eh?
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Red Cross brings back high tea event
THE Bahamas Red Cross Society is reintroducing its high tea fundraiser next month under the patronage of the wife of the Governor General, Lady Clara Smith.
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Deyton Albury cans 22 in season opener
DEYTON Albury was a role player for the Chipola College men’s basketball programme as a freshman, but began his sophomore campaign.
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AJ Storr suits up for Red Storm in Big East
FOUR star freshman guard AJ Storr leads a highly touted incoming class expected to propel the St John’s Red Storm back into contention of a competitive Big East Conference.
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Liveable wage remains Gov’ts ultimate target
THE Government yesterday reiterated that implementing a so-called “liveable wage” remains its ultimate ambition as the 24 percent minimum wage increase to a weekly $260 was passed in the House of Assembly.
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BAIC teams with Milo Butler to give agro-processor boost
THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) says its partnership with a major food wholesaler aims to expand distribution networks for local agro-processors.
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Downtown Freeport calls for Dorian tax breaks extension
THE Downtown Freeport Business Association (DFBA) yesterday urged the Government to extend the Hurricane Dorian-related tax breaks and help revive an area where one in three buildings sit empty.
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ALICIA WALLACE: Just who is in charge here?
THE news over the past few days has been quite interesting. A few stories have been dominating while others were blips. It can be useful to look at two or more seemingly unrelated news stories to make an assessment on the current state of affairs. Asking questions “Who is in charge here?” and “Why was this the course of action taken” along with “Who is affected most?” can help us to get beyond the story itself and into what it tells us about where we are, and even who we are.
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Munroe ‘not satisfied’ with DPP performance
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says officials are not satisfied with the Director of Public Prosecutions’ management of the office.
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EDITORIAL: So what is the plan to stop the murders?
ANOTHER spate of murders has prompted questions over how effective the government’s strategy for fighting crime has been.
