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Court expresses ‘highest condemnation’ of Govt
The Supreme Court was yesterday said to have “expressed the highest possible condemnation” of the Government and Bahamas Customs’ conduct during a six-year legal battle with a prominent Freeport retail/wholesale business.
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Giants defend title
The Commonwealth Bank Giants repeated as New Providence Basketball Association Division I champions and will once again represent the capital and reclaim the Bahamas Basketball Federation National Championship.
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Foreign shippers ‘snoop around’ Nassau market
Foreign shipping carriers are continuing to “snoop around” and explore whether they want to enter the Nassau freight market, with Maersk facing some potential competition.
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Prison officer recruits welcomed by PM Davis
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services welcomed its latest group of recruits during a passing out parade at the prison facility yesterday.
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DPM urges Bahamian investors to help add to room capacity as hotels are full
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper urged Bahamian investors to open their homes to help meet tourism demand, citing room capacity as a challenge due to high hotel occupancy rates.
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‘Buddy’ Hield cans 26 in loss to Trail Blazers
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — Damian Lillard scored eight of his season-high 40 points in the final four minutes, and the Portland Trail Blazers tied a franchise record with 23 3-pointers to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-126 last night for their fourth straight victory.
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Stay ‘neutral’ on Russia sanctions, says provider
A Bahamian financial services provider yesterday argued this nation should take a “neutral” position by not imposing sanctions levied against Russian oligarchs and business entities.
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Women's Week events to conclude with march on Saturday
UNDER the theme ‘Press for Progress’, a week-long series of events marking Women’s Week and International Women’s Day will culminate in a march on Saturday. March organisers Equality Bahamas said this year’s events focused on bodily autonomy and cre
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WSC invites bids for water systems in Long Island, Crooked Island
WATER and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson on Wednesday invited bids for a project that will provide access to quality water supply systems in north Long Island and Crooked Island.
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Bahamian connection lifts the Hurricanes to 2-0 in the AFL
THE Bahamian connection for the Holland College Hurricanes lifted the team to 2-0 in Atlantic Football League action yesterday.
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The Bahamas has enough US fast food chains
We are crossing a dangerous threshold. At risk is not only the nation’s veritable blood pressure, but Nassau’s sociocultural integrity.
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BPL completes investigation into recent outages
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) has completed its investigations into recent power outages on New Providence.
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BPL makes provision for renewable funding
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) has set aside financing to incorporate renewables into its energy generation mix, its newly-appointed chief executive said yesterday.
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‘Dramatic brain drain’ hampers health policy
The “dramatic brain drain” in nursing has meant Bahamian healthcare’s human resources have not kept pace with public policy creation, a Cabinet minister is arguing.
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Man held after rape attack on US tourist
POLICE have a 26-year-old man in custody in connection with the alleged rape of an American tourist over the weekend.
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Baha Mar liquidators meet with creditors
Baha Mar’s joint provisional liquidators yesterday confirmed they were already meeting with some of the development’s more than 3,000 Bahamian creditors, briefing them on “progress to-date” and their goals.
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Wilchcombe aims to promote the ‘true identity’ of Bahamian culture in Carnival
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchombe declared that the number one aim of the inaugural Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival is to promote the “true identity of Bahamian culture”. He said he is “not at all concerned” with any negative issues surrounding the festival.
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Baha Mar builder seeks Bahamian judicial assistance
Baha Mar’s main contractor has launched its own bid to secure Bahamian judicial assistance in a bid to unearth evidence that will support its counter-claims against former owner Sarkis Izmirlian.
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'No interruption' in Downtown talks
THE Downtown Nassau Partnership, consisting of key private sector stakeholders in the downtown area, asserted Thursday they have “been fully engaged and at the table without interruption,” as development talks for the tourist hub continue to take sha
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Alexander Pericles Gregory Maillis
The Honourable (Former) Senator Alexander Pericles Gregory Maillis died peacefully in his sleep at his home during the early hours of Saturday, Oct 3rd, 2015. He was 99. Senator Maillis was much loved and esteemed by his family and many …
