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‘Walk and chew gum’: Subsidies, debt cost $938m
The Bahamas “must walk and chew gum” on its fiscal and economic revival, a leading banker has warned, with $938.5m - one third of government spending - taken up by debt and subsidy costs.
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Ayton and Suns tie series 2-2
Deandre Ayton had his fourth consecutive double double in the 2021 NBA playoffs and his Phoenix Suns evened their best-of-seven round one series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Another day, another glitch causing trouble at BPL
BAHAMAS Power and Light said a “technical issue” at its Blue Hills Power Station led to power cuts in eastern New Providence on Wednesday night.
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Ayton: We still have each other’s backs
DEANDRE Ayton continues to post historic shooting numbers in the NBA playoffs thus far, but his Phoenix Suns faltered down the stretch in game two as the defending champions evened their round one series.
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Riley rattles on to the regionals
CAMERON Riley and the Florida A and M Rattlers concluded their historic season with the programme’s first appearance at the NCAA Regionals.
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Bannister concern at BPL’s outages
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said Bahamas Power and Light will have to hold accountable those responsible for the recent island-wide power outage that has sparked concerns about the company’s ability to provide reliable electricity this summer.
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VIRUS SPREADING IN YOUNG PEOPLE: Govt lockdowns begin in outbreak islands as change seen in spread
NINE confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a single day on Andros and a COVID-19 positivity rate of 58 percent in Cat Island helped push the government to implement a two-week lockdown of those islands which began at 8pm yesterday.
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Break-outs for Bahamas baseball minor leaguers
SEVERAL Bahamian baseball players had breakout performances for their respective clubs throughout various levels of minor league baseball.
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Why home ownership in New Providence is cost prohibitive
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ plan to make land in Western New Providence “affordable” to young Bahamian professionals is commendable.
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Nygard abandonment costs attorneys $14m
Three Bahamian attorneys have acted to prevent Peter Nygard fleeing The Bahamas without paying a collective $14m legal bill for representing him in multiple court cases.
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Software delay for MARCO Alert system
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said officials are waiting to receive “mass communication software” that will send out warnings about missing children to facilitate the roll-out of the Mandatory Action Rescuing Children Operation (MARCO) Alert system.
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Woman denies smuggling firearms
A 25-year-old woman who denied trying to smuggle several firearms and ammunition in addition to a large quantity of drugs into the country was yesterday granted bail before her trial.
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Bahamians win medals, qualify for the NCAA Nationals
NCAA Track and Field moved into its conference championships across several divisions and Bahamian student athletes produced medal winning performances en route to qualifying for the upcoming NCAA National Championships.
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NURSE SHORTAGE ADDING TO CRISIS: As Third Wave fills beds hospitals struggle to find staff to deal with patients
ONGOING staff shortages coupled with rising COVID-19 hospitalisations continue to strain healthcare workers on the frontline fight against COVID-19, the country’s top infectious disease expert said yesterday.
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Study: Living wage in New Providence is $2,625 and $3,550 in Grand Bahama
A 2020 study by the Government and Public Policy Institute of University of The Bahamas concluded that a living wage in New Providence and Grand Bahama is $2,625 and $3,550 per month respectively.
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‘Jazz’ returns to field after hamstring injury
Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr made his return to the field and picked up where he left off prior to his hamstring injury.
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Nation ‘not in a good place’
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands feels the country is “not in a good place” where COVID-19 cases are concerned and thinks the only way forward is to tighten restrictions.
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Mike Strachan makes official debut as member of the Colts
Mike Strachan donned his No.17 jersey for the first time and made his official debut as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr to begin rehab assignment with Jumbo Shrimp
MIAMI Marlins infielder Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will continue his time on the mend in the minor leagues.
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Colts all set to host mandatory rookie minicamp this weekend
THE Indianapolis Colts announced its offseason workout dates and the first opportunity Mike Strachan will have to join the remainder of the team’s 2021 NFL Draft Class.
