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Exercise to bring extra Census data

THE Bahamas National Statistical Institute will be conducting a post-enumeration survey where census enumerators will re-enter the field to capture additional data needed to assist in validating and finalising the 2022 Census report.

Certainty and issue of immigration

I have often spoken about the concept of “certainty” and why it is important to the success of any endeavour.

Basic freedoms

I do not agree with Lincoln Bain. With that said, however, I believe it is incumbent upon all of us to defend the right of Lincoln Bain to have a voice in this country.

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McPhee-McCuin and Lady Rebels fall short

Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her University of Mississippi Lady Rebels had their chances in regulation on Sunday, but they blew it and lost in overtime as the NCAA top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks stayed undefeated.

Falcons fly past Saints, 76-49

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THE Jordan Prince Williams Falcons, in their first game since losing the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ senior boys title to the Charles W Saunders Cougars, didn’t have any mercy on the Kingsway Academy Saints.

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Tour de Turquoise raises a record $165,000 for Exuma

FOR donors who wonder where exactly their dollars go and who they help, in Exuma they only have to look as far as the school bus that proudly bears the name LN Coakley High.

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INSIGHT: Wait and see if CARICOM was a success

SO CARICOM came, and CARICOM went – and while there may have been some bumps at the outset, now that it’s all done, what was achieved?

EDITORIAL: A hard line on migration from govt

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis set a hard line in his national address on the issue of migration.

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Marion Bethel elected vice-chairperson of UN’s CEDAW

BAHAMIAN human rights expert and attorney Marion Bethel was elected to the position of vice-chairperson and rapporteur of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee).

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Latest shooting takes life of a father

A 51-year-old father was shot dead at Kenilworth Avenue, South Beach on Sunday.

‘Egregious conduct’: Ex-PLP MP faces law profession axe

A former PLP MP and Senator faces being disbarred from the Bahamian legal profession over “the most serious and egregious” conduct related to client monies that were to pay $116,300 in due taxes.

DEREK SMITH: Make best strategic use of your Board’s directors

CORPORATE governance has been transformed over the past century from an ‘old boys clubhouse’ to a strategic asset focused on preparing a company to withstand future volatility in markets, human capital, competition, money laundering, cyber crimes and other factors. According to Forbes contributor Betsy Atkins: “When we look back five years from now, governance 4.0, the era of future-proofing, will seem the obvious thing we should have embraced sooner.”

Cotton Bay revival targeting $12m yearly wage, tax boost

REPRESENTATIVES of the developer behind the Cotton Bay Club’s $200m revival have forecast that the project will generate an annual $12m economic impact in wages and taxes alone when fully operational.

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Armed robberies reported at ATM locations

POLICE are investigating three armed robberies that occurred in New Providence on Wednesday - two of them taking place near ATMs.

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Two more GSSSA champions crowned

COACH Kevin ‘KJ’ Johnson and his CI Gibson Rattlers celebrated another Government Secondary Schools Sports Association championship feat, this time in the senior girls’ division.

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‘Buddy’ Hield misses out on his second 3-point title

CHAVANO ‘Buddy’ Hield has hit some big three-pointers during his eight years in the National Basketball Association. In fact, the Grand Bahamian now owns the Indiana Pacers’ single-season franchise record, surpassing legendary Reggie Miller.

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Lincoln Bain charged with unlawful assembly

POLITICAL hopeful Lincoln Bain was once again charged in court with unlawful assembly on Friday after protesting outside Baha Mar ahead of a CARICOM meeting on Wednesday.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: When hallmark holidays exact a toll on our soul, just bring on the super sports

SUPER Bowl Sunday was enough excitement for the week so when Valentine’s Day rolled around 48 hours later, some of us just weren’t quite ready for another celebratory occasion, though there’s little doubt that restaurants were full, jewellery was flying off the shelf and you couldn’t find a red rose in town unless you spray painted it.

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Businessman George Myers dies age 83

BUSINESSMAN, restauranter, and tourism mogul George Myers died peacefully at his home on Thursday at the age of 83.

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Fidelity targets $25m annual profits despite 2022’s miss

Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) is targeting $25m in net profits for 2023 despite failing to achieve the same goal last year, its top executive revealed yesterday.