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‘Give us our job letters so we can get full salary and benefits’

A NUMBER of Department of Public Health nurses are demanding to receive their job appointment letters so they can receive a full salary and the insurance benefits entitled to them.

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Two held over German man’s killing

TWO South Andros men in their 20s are in custody in New Providence in connection with the Thursday murder of a German visitor to the island.

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Touchdown for climate talks

THE International Monetary Fund has joined hands with The Bahamas to work on several key issues related to climate change, such as the need for additional climate financing and the monetisation of the nation’s carbon credits as an “asset class”.

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Minister pledges to seek ‘common ground’ on NHI

The minister of health has pledged to seek “common ground” with Bahamian private doctors who have urged the Government to “hit the pause button” over its proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) reforms.

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‘Peaceful resolution’ targeted over food price control dispute

Food retailers and wholesalers were yesterday said to be hoping to seal a “win, win win” and “peaceful resolution” to their price control dispute with the Government when they meet three senior Cabinet ministers tomorrow morning.

Corporal punishment

“Corporal punishment is not abuse”, says Bishop. The Tribune featured a story, “Corporal punishment is not abuse” says Bishop. Where is the Tribune trying to lead us? The newspaper presents some strong statistics, such as 90% of Bahamians identify as being Christians. From a social point of view, it seems we are truly failing as a nation.

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Astros win World Series

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

Knights, Lions win cross country titles

THE CR Walker Knights and the HO Nash Lions emerged as the overall high and junior school champions of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s Cross Country Championships over the weekend.

QC Comets are BAISS swimming champions

THE Queen’s College Comets celebrated as champions as the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ swim championships returned to the calendar after a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19.

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Bahamian players, coaches all set for NCAA Division I basketball tip-off tonight

THE NCAA Division I basketball season is set to tip off tonight with several Bahamian players on the court, and coaches on the sidelines representing their respective programmes.

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Man found shot dead in car on Palm Breeze Drive

A MAN believed to be in his mid-20s or early 30s was shot dead in his car at Palm Breeze Drive on Friday afternoon.

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Pharmacies were closed 'to protect businesses from facing penalties'

THE Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association’s president has sought to clarify the motive behind some pharmacies closing this week, saying it was not a slight to the government but to protect the businesses from facing penalties for failing to implement the new regulations.

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Taking a chance to grow ideas

“KEYRON, why would you leave your good position and secure job to go work for a non-profit on a family island? You realise they get their money from donations, right!?”

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Bran ‘confident’ pharmacy price control deal workable

The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) former leader last night said he “has every confidence the compromise is sustainable” after the pharmaceutical industry struck a deal with the Government to end their price control dispute.

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New House row on BPL’s fuel hedging

The controversy over Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel charge hikes erupted again yesterday after the Opposition’s leader argued that the Government’s “dereliction of duty” had “heaped” a $100m bill on the Bahamian people.

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Minister aims to give unhappy staff ‘great Christmas'

SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the outstanding issues public servants are faced with will be resolved before the year ends, following two days of protest from workers.

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Food retailers expand price control list offer

Food retailers were last night hoping the Government will agree to an “expanded list” of price-controlled products before the weekend so that Bahamian consumers can enjoy cost of living “relief” come Monday.

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DONE DEAL: Amicable outcome to meeting between government and Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association with ‘win-win’ agreement

THE government and Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association have come to a “win-win” agreement that not only expanded the category of medications to the price control list, but set uniformed margins of 20 percent and 40 percent markups for retail and wholesale operators respectively.

BFA empowers women to become soccer coaches

WITH a mandate to increase awareness and interest in the sport of football throughout the country, the Bahamas Football Association is doubling its efforts to train women to become coaches.

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Cinema complex warns of timing of minimum wage

FUSION Superplex’s chief executive officer said the timing of the minimum wage increase is “of great concern,” adding he hopes the government can offer businesses tax incentives to assist with the impact of this latest financial blow.