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Protect our access to our beaches

I thank you in advance for the space to address two issues that have dominated the headlines recently, that if not handled carefully can have devastating social consequences for this tiny island on which sits the capital of the country, financial and tourist-wise.

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North Andros hopeful on ‘greener’ BPL plant

Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) pledge to construct a hybrid or renewable power plant on North Andros could bring more investors to the island, its Chamber of Commerce president said yesterday.

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Bahamian understudy was ‘always’ work permit policy

The head of the Government’s newly-appointed Immigration Commission yesterday said it has always been policy for employers to identify a Bahamian understudy when applying for work permits.

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Abaco water supplier rebrands its identity

An Abaco-based atmospheric water provider has changed its name in a bid to better differentiate itself from rivals amid strong sales growth.

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Entrepreneurship ‘not for the weak of heart’

A fashion house owner says “entrepreneurship is not for the weak at heart” but urged those in business to stay the course once they know they have a dream and purpose.

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'Giant boost' as $600m transformational project launched at Grand Bahama Shipyard

A $600m transformational project, which will include two of the largest dry docks in the world, was launched at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on Friday, and was said to be a “giant boost” to the island’s economy, tourism and employment.

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Family Protection Against Family/Youth Violence two-day workshop this month

THE Family Protection Against Family/Youth Violence two-day workshop will be held on October 30-31 at Superclubs Breezes to tackle the issue of violence in the home and society.

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ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION: Regenerative agriculture - it’s a win-win situation

IN our day and age, we look around the world and see so many environmental problems, many of which seem unsolvable. It is rare to find a solution as simple and as impactful as the practice of Regenerative Agriculture.

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‘We need you to line up behind the one’, said PM urging West Grand Bahama to support Smith

PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis urged West Grand Bahama and Bimini supporters to support Kingsley Smith, the Progressive Liberal Party member hoping to succeed Obie Wilchcombe in the constituency.

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Bahamian developer in deal at Goodman’s Bay

A well-known Bahamian developer behind projects such as Balmoral, ONE Cable Beach and Aqualina is eyeing the imminent acquisition of a prominent Goodman’s Bay property.

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Attorney loses appeal on ‘forged’ bank drafts

A Bahamian attorney yesterday failed to overturn the rejection of his “gross negligence” claim against Scotiabank (Bahamas) after two “fraudulent” bank drafts left his account overdrawn by $165,000.

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‘We’ll go to highest court’ to block Wendy’s from PI

Major developers and resorts last night told Tribune Business they are willing to take their campaign to block Wendy’s Paradise Island restaurant “to the highest level of the judicial system”.

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Sam Bankman-Fried to testify Bahamas looked after FTX clients ‘best interests’

Sam Bankman-Fried is set to tell a New York judge that Bahamian regulators, and not US bankruptcy attorneys, “were acting in the best interests of customers” immediately after FTX imploded.

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Elite Girls Basketball League back in action on Saturday

IN an effort to provide more opportunities for the high school players to improve their level of play before they head into international competition, Ryan Turnquest and a group of coaches have formed the Elite Girls Basketball League.

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UB Mingoes turn in the largest win ever in international play

LAUDERHILL, Florida — The University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team scored early and often against Fort Lauderdale University in The Mingoes’ largest win in international play.

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Investment Policy revamp planned

The Government is aiming to revamp the National Investment Policy (NIP) and is holding consultations with industry in a bid to eliminate approval process red-tape, a senior official said yesterday.

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Illegality of abortion is dangerous

Some 85 years ago, a doctor in England examined a 14-year-old girl and determined that she was sufficiently developed physically to carry her pregnancy to term.

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STATESIDE: While GOP indecisive on Speaker, would a coalition option even be considered?

EVERY morning for the past three weeks has brought with it news reports of a different potential solution to a paralysing problem that has rendered inoperative the American legislature.

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House of Assembly chaplain warns to not ‘sell dreams for votes’ during by-election

THE House of Assembly chaplain warned parliamentarians yesterday not to “sell dreams just for votes” as the by-election in West Grand Bahama and Bimini nears.

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EDITORIAL: What will you do to ensure no child is left behind?

THERE is a sad story on the front page of The Tribune tonight – one that goes beyond the to and fro of politics.