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Woman says constable gave her forged letter

A WOMAN yesterday testified how a police constable charged her $2,500 to help her get a letter of administration for the estate of her deceased husband last year only to discover the document was forged.

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Probation for man found with marijuana

A 33-YEAR-OLD man who was caught with a small amount of marijuana earlier this week was yesterday placed on probation for three months.

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Jailed for theft of tools from university

A 38-YEAR-OLD man who stole nearly $2,000 worth of tools and cleaning supplies from University of The Bahamas last year was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday.

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High school baseball players get in line for season opener

WHILE there have been a number of local players signing professional baseball contracts over the past few months, a number of international players are looking forward to their high school season opener this weekend at the same school.

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PETER YOUNG: Global tensions take the shine off China’s sporting showcase

IN an ideal world politics should be kept out of sport. But, in reality, that is rarely possible since at the national level, in particular, the two are inextricably linked.

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FACE TO FACE: Robin’s making waves to help children in need

MILLIONS of people around the world visit The Bahamas and end up falling in love with this country and its people. Many are repeat visitors, captivated by these balmy isles. Some have decided to take up permanent residence and call this place home. But few are the people who come and take a special interest in making a difference in the lives of the Bahamian children who may need their help the most – those in the inner city.

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No Ministry of Health approval for Dexta Daps concert

THE Ministry of Health has not given any approval for a Dexta Daps concert to be held this weekend, Office of the Prime Minister Director of Communications Latrae Rahming said yesterday.

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Mario Bowleg hopes to redevelop performing arts centre

YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg spoke about plans to renovate a local performing arts centre to further foster the growth of Bahamian culture as he voiced his support for the newly formed Cultural Commission.

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Tourism’s call: ‘Eliminate’ 48-hour COVID testing

The Government was yesterday urged to eliminate the 48 hour in-country COVID testing requirement for all tourists and make The Bahamas “more competitive” for the peak winter season.

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Fund’s record $75m inflow builds RF Bank ‘war chest’

A Bahamian investment bank yesterday said it expects to match last year’s record $75m inflow into its fixed income fund and further build a “war chest” to deploy as possibilities emerge in 2022.

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IDB pledged $59m Bahamas savings through guarantee

The Bahamas would save $59m per year via a $200m guarantee from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to underwrite a proposed foreign currency bond issue, it has been asserted.

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Sisters-in law’ ‘take leap’ on authentic Bahamian brands

A sister-in-law duo yesterday said they are “taking a leap” by opening a downtown Nassau store designed to place “authentic” Bahamian brands within easier reach of tourists and locals.

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Ex-judge and QC fight over who should be paid costs

An ex-Supreme Court judge and top QC are battling over who is entitled to receive $114,793 in costs awarded with Western Air’s successful $1.5m claim against the Airport Authority.

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‘Don’t jump the gun to ease COVID protocols’

AS COVID-19 case numbers continue to trend downward, a local senior physician has said it may be time for officials at the Ministry of Health to begin discussions about easing restrictions.

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Minnis ‘unfamiliar’ on contract terms

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he is not familiar with the contract of former Director of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority Katherine Forbes-Smith, adding that the government is entitled to challenge any irregularities it claims to find.

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Bahamas First unveils date-driven approach

Bahamas First has formed a new unit that will provide business intelligence and analytics to its operations in both this nation and the Cayman Islands.

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Governance group names economic committee head

The Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) has unveiled Hubert Edwards as head of its economic committee.

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Over 100 taxi drivers gain own franchises

More than 100 taxi drivers will possess their own franchises by March’s end after vehicle plates were issued directly to them by the Ministry of Housing and Transportation.

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Condo hotel targets September opening

A Goodman’s Bay-based condo hotel is “aiming” for a September opening with over 85 percent of the units already sold, the project’s developer said yesterday.

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Anti-financial crime study set for end-June finish

A Bahamian anti-financial crime regulator yesterday said the country’s latest national risk assessment is due to be completed by end-June 2022.