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Symonette Andros mining proposal rejected by Gov’t
The Government has rejected the North Andros mining and land reclamation project proposed by the Symonette Group’s principal that would have created an initial 160 jobs and extra $100,00 per week spending impact.
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Tributes paid to Mike Mosko
THE local real estate community is mourning the death of well known Grand Bahama resident and businessman Mike Mosko, who died in Greece on Monday. He was 72.
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‘Create task force for Abaco shanty towns’
NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish wants government to create a special task force to deal with unregulated shanty towns on Abaco due to an increasing number of illegal communities springing up on the island.
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$63m Adelaide project pledges up to 300 jobs
A Bahamian businessman is teaming with Albany’s developer and two UK investors for a $62.788m “mixed-use” residential and light industrial development in south-west New Providence that will create up to 300 full-time jobs.
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Chamber chief ‘shocked’ at Andros mining verdict
The Andros Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday voiced disappointment that the North Andros mining and land reclamation proposed by Cameron Symonette and his business partner was rejected by the Government.
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Minister eyes ‘speed up’ for Carmichael Village housing
The Carmichael Village housing project will begin this month with a Cabinet minister yesterday voicing hope that it will “speed up” in the coming months.
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Taxi union hits out on ‘outdated’ rate cards
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president yesterday hit out at the appearance of “outdated” rate cards that hotels are allegedly being encouraged to issue to their guests to ensure they are not over-charged.
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Decision to reassign public school teachers upheld
EDUCATION Director Marcellus Taylor said the Department of Labour upheld officials’ decision regarding the reassignments of a handful of teachers at public schools.
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Jones, Sun force decisive Game 5
UNCASVILLE, Conn (AP) — DeWanna Bonner and Courtney Williams each scored 19 points to help the Connecticut Sun rout the Chicago Sky 104-80 last night and force a decisive Game 5 in their WNBA semi-final series.
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American woman dies after shark attack
AN American woman died after a shark attack while snorkelling with family near Green Cay yesterday.
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Govt to ‘step up the pace’ of rebuilding in Abaco
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says his administration has accelerated its rebuilding plans for Abaco and “stepped up the pace” in addressing the housing crisis on the island.
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Renewable energy partnerships formed, says PM
THE government is moving ahead with its plans to harness renewable energy and has formed partnerships with two international entities to enhance infrastructural development to advance the country’s energy reform goals, according to Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday.
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You could save a life - be on watch for suicide risk
AFTER two suspected suicides in two days, health officials are calling for the public to be on the look out for the signs of suicidal behaviour in an effort to prevent future incidents.
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No officials have opted to return from Haiti embassy
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said no Bahamian official at the embassy in Haiti has embraced the option to return home after the reported kidnapping of a local staff member.
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'Save the country' with productivity
A Bahamian businessman yesterday said increased productivity is the only way to "save the country", and called on the Government to be "honest" with voters even if they lose an election for "doing the right thing".
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Deficit target missed if not for aborted $86m PHA loan
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday charged that the Government would have missed its 2021-2022 deficit target but for the repayment of an aborted $86.2m Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) loan.
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Forecasters keeping close watch on three systems
LOCAL weather forecasters are watching the development of three systems — two tropical storms and one tropical wave.
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Food cost ‘plateau’ looms despite 60% egg increase
Super Value’s president yesterday voiced optimism that food price inflation could start to “plateau” by end-September despite warning Bahamians that egg prices could suffer an imminent 60 percent increase.
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Revisit National Lottery, ex-DNA leader demands
A former Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader is urging the Government to revisit the creation of a National Lottery as a means to assist vulnerable Bahamians struggling with the cost of living crisis.
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PM: TIME TO TACKLE ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE – No specific policies named as Davis asked about rape
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday it is time for the country to “get on top” of violence and abuse in all forms, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on a divorce case involving a woman who said she felt like a “rape victim” in her marriage.
