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‘Fix low hanging fruit’ before Lucayan close

The Government was yesterday urged to fix “the low hanging fruit” by ensuring Grand Bahama International Airport remains open beyond 6pm while it moves to close the sale of the island’s major resort.

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On form Jazz Chisholm Jr leads the Miami Marlins

JAZZ CHISHOLM JR continues his transition to breakout star for the Miami Marlins and is not only a team leader, but among the league leaders in several offensive categories.

Bank sold despite ongoing legal fight

A Bahamian bank’s sale has been confirmed by its statutory administrator despite his actions, and those of the Central Bank, being subject to a legal challenge that is ongoing before the Supreme Court.

Flowers ordered to pay ex-FML executive $120k

Craig Flowers’ FML web shop chain has been ordered to pay a former senior executive $120,000 plus interest after the Court of Appeal overturned a previous verdict relating to “irregularities” designed to inflate staff earnings.

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Man accused of stealing $8,000 worth of goods

A MAN was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with stealing goods worth more than $8,000 from another man's home.

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Jones and Sun win Liberty rematch

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun exacted revenge for an opening day loss and looked like a dominant title contender in an early season rematch with the New York Liberty.

BBFF announces 2022 events

The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation announced its calendar of local events with several traditional initiatives set to make their return in 2022.

Seven-game hit streak for Ian Lewis at Jupiter Hammerheads

Ian Lewis is off to a blistering start at the plate in his 2022 season and has opened the year with a seven-game hit streak.

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BOB shedding ‘haunted’ past with 20% growth goal for ‘23

Bank of The Bahamas top executive yesterday asserted it is moving beyond the bail-outs that “will forever haunt” the institution with predictions it will grow this year’s forecast $7m profit by a further 20 percent in 2023.

Kalik maker: Product shortages ‘inevitable’

Kalik’s manufacturer has continued to warn that product shortages and price hikes are “inevitable” due to continued supply chain disruptions post-COVID despite generating $1.3min profits for the 2022 first quarter.

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Cases up - but no change in restrictions

DESPITE a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is not at this time considering tightening measures.

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New appointment for BCA president Greg Taylor

OVER the weekend, Bahamas Cricket Association president Greg Taylor was elected to serve on another regional body.

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FACE TO FACE: Inspiring others helps golf caddy Taneka Mackey stay on course

MEETING Taneka Mackey is an eye opener. She seems to shatter stereotypes all around her. You may think that because she’s a golfer and a professional caddy that she might be somewhat reserved. But Taneka is very down-to-earth with that raw, pure island girl quality in her mannerisms and lingo.

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Fraudsters plunder $2m through bank’s blunder

A Bahamian financial institution’s “serious error and negligence” resulted in fraudsters plundering more than $2m from one of its client’s accounts, the Supreme Court has revealed.

Flooding shows need for insurance

Why does insurance coverage matter in this new Climate Change era? Unfortunately, flooding like what we had this weekend will be the norm rather than the exception. My useful advice to you is to make sure to take the opportunity to call anyone of the insurance companies within The Bahamas if you need any hurricane insurance (Life, Home, Auto, Marine, Business, Aviation, etc...). Most experts predict that this upcoming hurricane season will be another active one. I know that hurricane and homeowners’ insurance are expensive, but I beg you to consider the alternative.

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Murder suspect faces court

A MAN, charged with the murder of Enrico Deal, was remanded to prison by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

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Ayton and Suns eliminated

PHOENIX (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 Game 7 blowout last night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011.

Armando Moss qualifies for triathlon ahead of the Commonwealth Games

A RAINY weekend in New Providence held up just long enough for the Bahamas Triathlon Association to crown new champions in the return of its National Championships which served as both a CARIFTA and Commonwealth Games qualifier.

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Kiosk eases access to sex offender registry

A KIOSK has been unveiled as part of the process to digitise the Sexual Offenders Registry.

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Victim found dead on septic tank

THE country recorded another homicide yesterday after a man was found dead at Butler’s Alley off Carmichael Road.