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PETER YOUNG: Conservatives in disarray in Britain but new prime minister in place

BELOW is the text I drafted on Sunday in time to meet the usual press deadline of Monday afternoon for my weekly column. But over the weekend and yesterday events in London moved rapidly, with the situation changing by the hour.

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FACE TO FACE: A pastor and a visionary

PASTOR Kendal “Kenny” Carroll has always had a prophetic gift. Even as a child, his mother pointed out that he has “inner sight”, as his dreams and visions would come true, and help family and friends in their lives. He also had the gift of speech, and together, these two talents gave way to his path and purpose in life.

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‘Govt has been given all information on deaths in Turin’

ITALY’S Honorary Consul in The Bahamas Alberto Suighi said as far as he knows, all the available information on the deaths of two Bahamian men who died in Italy has been forwarded to the Bahamian government on behalf of the families.

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Funeral homes affected by shortage of caskets

THE Bahamas Funeral Directors Association’s president says the local funeral industry has been affected by a supply shortage in the United States.

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Abaco has ‘vexing’ migrant issue - MP

NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish said the island has a “vexing migrant issue” following the discovery of a safe house on the island harbouring 19 migrants of different nationalities.

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Family Island residents wrestle with living cost

DESPITE the government’s efforts to assist Bahamians grappling with the high cost of living compounded by inflation, residents of the Family Islands argued that the challenge to survive remains.

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Sand Dollar undermined? ‘Nothing further from truth’

Kanoo’s chairman yesterday denied that it tried to “bite off more than we can chew” over the payments woes that beset the two-day International Culture, Wine and Food Festival over the weekend.

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Strike! BTC manager’s $198k dismissal lawsuit bowled over

A former senior health and safety manager with the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has lost her $198,292 wrongful/unfair dismissal claim after she obtained a fellow employee’s medical records without authorisation.

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Trade Policy ‘won’t be Nassau centric’

The Bahamas Trade Commission’s chairman has pledged that the country’s national trade policy will not be “Nassau centric” as it seeks to complete consultation on the initiative by month’s end.

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Iconic Over-the-Hill firm set for temporary close

An iconic Over-the-Hill business with a more than 50-year history will temporarily close for several months on Friday as its owners “apply the brakes” and work out how to maximise use of that site.

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Tourism’s ‘perfect storm’ closing on pre-COVID

Bahamian tourism was yesterday said to be enjoying “the perfect storm” via a record booking pace that will see it exceed pre-COVID business levels by 2023 at latest, with one hotelier saying: “I think we’re back.”

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Pintard wants paperwork for Bermuda trip

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has called on the Davis administration to be transparent and reveal the documentation that shows who paid for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ recent trip to Bermuda.

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Shot dead while on bail for murder

A man on bail for murder was killed and a 30-year-old man is in hospital after a double shooting yesterday.

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HOTELS: HELP US TO DEAL WITH BPL HIKE – Meeting to discuss ways to mitigate rise in fuel costs

HOTELIERS plan to meet with executives of Bahamas Power and Light next week to discuss ways to mitigate the effects of the increased fuel surcharge for hotels and large property owners.

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Will crime kill tourism economy?

As many people have expressed concern in the newspaper about the high crime robberies and murders in The Bahamas, President of the Hotel Association Robert Sands and Vice President of Baha Mar stated the government needed to urgently address the high crime rate before it impacts tourism.

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Jonquel Jones makes debut with Turkish club

A brief offseason break for Jonquel Jones came to an end in just over a month as she returned to the hardwood in Turkey’s Herbalife Nutrition Women’s Basketball Super League.

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Pro basketball players take spotlight in France

RADSHAD Davis had another season high, Willis Mackey Jr and Aaron Levarity finally took the court together, and Dominick Bridgewater continues his production to highlight performances from Bahamian players in various pro basketball leagues throughout France.

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Ex-minister: Bahamas not facing a recession

A FORMER Cabinet minister yesterday said that while The Bahamas’ economic growth is slowing from last year’s post-COVID rebound it is not headed for a recession.

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INSIGHT: Don’t keep your partners in the dark

AMID a falling-out between government and retailers, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis offered a rallying cry for grocers to “partner with me”.

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Officials seeking insurance after Met Dept audit

AFTER an auditor general’s report revealed that expensive weather equipment has gone uninsured, officials are said to be narrowing down vendors to ensure there is sufficient coverage to protect against loss and damage.