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FRONT PORCH: Failure by political leaders to understand social dysfunction

THE violent crime ravaging New Providence continues unabated. Political leaders and law enforcement are seemingly incapable of offering workable strategies to combat the rate of murder and other crimes.

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Radshad shines in France debut

Radshad Davis made his French debut and is off to a noteworthy start with Vendee Challans Basket of the Nationale Masculine 1 League.

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‘Buddy’ Hield and Pacers rout Kai, Hornets 122-97

CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield and Kai Jones went head-to-head as the NBA preseason continued last night.

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BPL eyed 58% lower costs than fuel hike

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) was on target to lock-in fuel costs “through March 2024” that were up to 58 percent less than the skyrocketing increases unveiled by the Government yesterday, documents have revealed.

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Hotels fear BPL hikes set to ‘derail’ rebound

Bahamian hotels yesterday warned that Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) planned fuel charge hikes of up to 163 percent have caused “outright anxiety” in the sector and could “derail” the post-COVID return to financial viability.

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BPL BILLS HIKE: PM announces move due to rising fuel costs

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced yesterday that Bahamas Power and Light will be increasing its monthly fuel charge in response to rising fuel costs, with the rate increase set to be reflected in consumers’ electricity bills beginning November.

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Grievous harm charge

A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of picking up a woman and slamming her to the ground during an incident involving his girlfriend.

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Man admits breaking into a high school

A 20-YEAR-OLD man was placed on probation for a year after admitting to breaking into a high school.

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All women’s pro boxing show set

Promoter Michelle Minus and her First Class Promotions is back with another exciting professional boxing show, this time with an all-female cast of competitors.

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Hero World Challenge has loaded field of golfers

IN an effort to continue to promote the Bahamas as a “Paradise” destination to play golf, renowned American golfer Tiger Woods has released the names of 17 of the top 21 players in the world who will be coming to participate in his 2022 Hero World Challenge.

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Over 1,800 travellers hit by Bahamasair sickout

Bahamasair’s top executive yesterday revealed more than 1,800 passengers were impacted by Sunday’s flight attendant sickout as he voiced optimism that the airline’s reputation will not suffer long-term damage.

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Thelma Gibson workers ‘have had enough’

TENSION between teachers at Thelma Gibson Primary School and the school’s principal continued yesterday, with a number of workers allegedly calling in sick or refusing to show up to work.

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88 UPS units donated to Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training

PRECISION Power Solutions Limited yesterday donated 88 UPS units to the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training.

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WASM invests $40m on campus in Grand Bahama

WESTERN Atlantic School of Medicine (WASM) has invested $40m to date on its campus in Grand Bahama, surpassing the original heads of agreement investment of $13.5m for the first phase.

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Try to save another generation

Losing a generation of young people? Should have read Another Generation may be already two gone - lost!

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Two years, three months in prison for stealing and lying to officer

A MAN was sentenced to two years and three months in prison in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to stealing $88 worth of goods from a shop and lying to an officer.

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Richardson talks national team baseball, youth movement

ACCORDING to Bahamian baseball pioneer Antoan Richardson, the continued success of Bahamian players with the Great Britain Baseball programme should intensify efforts for The Bahamas to field its own independent senior national team.

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WORLD VIEW: Join the international fight for climate justice

ON September 23, at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, made a clear and unequivocal statement, concerning the impact of Climate Change.

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INSIGHT: Shadow of crime never goes away

THE Bahamas reached an unwanted landmark last week – the 100th murder of the year.

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Certification of teachers union election results put on hold

THE certification of the Bahamas Union of Teachers’ recent election results has been put on hold after three candidates, including one who contested the presidency, launched disputes regarding the poll.