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‘15 percent rise’ hailed as exam results released

THERE was a 15 percent increase in the number of BGCSE candidates who received a C or higher in five or more subjects this year, according to Director of Education Marcellus Taylor.

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Lyford Cay condo developer to move on ‘final approval’

The developer behind a controversial Lyford Cay condominium project yesterday said it will move forward to obtain “final approval” despite planning authorities requiring that the number of units be slashed by 30 percent.

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Bahamas suffers ‘a heartbreaking loss’

Before a jammed-packed Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium last night, the Bahamas men’s national basketball team dropped a heartbreaking 86-81 loss to Venezuela in the first game of their fourth window of the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifier.

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Golf teams feeding the needy in inaugural BFN Golf Tournament

WITH the demand increasing on a daily basis for those in need for food, the Bahamas Feeding Network is making an extra effort to raise at least $100,000 to be able to assist as much as they can by hosting its inaugural Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 25 at the Ocean Club Golf Club.

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EDITORIAL: Support the survivors of Hurricane Dorian

THERE has been much talk lately of the impact of climate change on the economy – but the very human cost of climate disasters are still with us.

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Lyford Cay condo has to slash units by 30%

Planning authorities have given the go-ahead for a controversial Lyford Cay condo project provided its height is reduced by one-third - and the number of units slashed by 30 percent - to address “overdevelopment” concerns.

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FAMILIES STILL DEALING WITH DORIAN

NEARLY three years after the passing of Hurricane Dorian some victims are still trying to regain a sense of normalcy after surviving the monster storm.

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Top revenue collector eyes 2/3 expansion to 500 staff

The Government’s main revenue agency is targeting a further two-thirds expansion of its workforce to around 500 staff, a top official revealed yesterday, adding: “We have no staff in the Family Islands.”

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Firearms possession

Jamilla Kennyatta Thomas, 33, inadvertently carried a live round of ammunition into the Bahamas. She was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on May 29th as she prepared to board a return flight to the US-Glendale, California. The bullet was a single 9mm round. Jamilla was pregnant, incurred travel delay and sustained mental distress over this event. She had to plead guilty to criminal possession of ammunition before a magistrate and pay a serious fine to avoid prison.

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‘Buddy’ and Bahamas ready to face Venezuela

Although they have yet to “finalise” the team, head coach Chris DeMarco said the Bahamas coaching staff will select a “solid” 12-man roster coming out of this week’s training camp to play against Venezuela at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Thursday night.

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Cruise port targeting $40m yearly revenue

Nassau Cruise Port will generate up to $40m in annual operating revenues from 2023 onwards, it has been revealed, with next year’s passenger volumes forecast to hit a record high by breaching the four million mark.

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Goodman’s Bay parking plans

Goodman’s Bay - Will the eastern parking area be taken over by employees of the soon to be opened Wynn Condo Hotel?

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For most of our young athletes, NACAC Open Championships was a learning experience

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — For most of the young Bahamian athletes, whether they made it to the final of their event or not, the 2022 North American, Central American and Caribbean Open Championships turned out to be a learning experience.

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THE KDK REPORT: Beyond the batter’s eye

THERE’S something uniquely American about baseball – its simplicity, the hot dogs and the cheering fans in the stands create what feels like a community connected.

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Cooper: We’re going the right way with agriculture

The Deputy Prime Minister said the country is “moving in the right direction” on sustainable and climate smart agriculture.

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Ingraham: PLP avoids tough decisions

FORMER prime minister Hubert Ingraham has described the Davis administration as being reluctant to make decisions on controversial issues since being elected, adding that “not long from now” the government will be held accountable for its actions or perceived inaction.

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SHOT DEAD AT BABY SHOWER: One man killed and four boys hurt as gunmen open fire

A JOYOUS occasion quickly turned into mayhem when two men “indiscriminately” opened fire on people gathered for a baby shower, killing one man and injuring four boys.

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Athletes not satisfied with Grand Lucayan accommodations have been moved

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said the athletes who were not satisfied with their accommodations at the Grand Lucayan Resort are being accommodated at another property.

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Promises made & kept

It is a common expectation here in The Bahamas and I am sure almost all around the world, that voters are accustomed to politicians and their allies making big and bold promises to them about high browed plans to make their lives better while encouraging the economic and societal advancements of the nation, once elected. This is a sad refrain that has played out in our wonderful nation for successive decades ad nauseum.

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FRONT PORCH: Suggestions to Prime Minister on crime prevention

A JULY 28 column entitled “Getting Away with Murder and Other Crimes?” noted that we have lost much of the plot in our criminal justice system, arguing that the inability of the criminal justice system to try and to punish an offender in a timely manner is one of the reasons for the high level of crime in the country.