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FACE TO FACE: Template for success – even in a pandemic

Businesses that have not learned to adapt to the new normal of a pandemic by implementing digital aspects to their operations are getting left behind.

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Environmental nod sought for $100m BPL power plant

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is moving to obtain full environmental clearance for an up to $100m investment in new generation plant at Clifton Pier that is designed to improve energy efficiency and reliability.

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Bahamas GDP rebounds 4-8 months after storms

The Bahamas has returned to pre-hurricane gross domestic product (GDP) levels between four to eight months after each of the last four major storms struck this nation, a study has found.

Five years to organise polling

Elections come and go usually every five-years so the organisers of them have the luxury of four plus plus years to get things together...all it takes is an eight-month jump forward and chaos.

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‘Jazz’ hits two homers, scores game-winning run

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr reached another milestone in his standout rookie season with the Miami Marlins.

FIBA plans ‘bubble’ format for World Cup 2023 Qualifiers

FIBA is planning for a “bubble” format to host the first window of the opening round of qualifying for its World Cup 2023.

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Former PM Christie: Drop in voters is a concern

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented the low voter turnout on Election Day, saying the reports have concerned him.

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Stopover tourism ‘85% recovered’ this winter

The Bahamas’ stopover tourism business will be “close to 85 percent” of pre-COVID levels by the 2021-2022 winter season, a top hotelier is predicting, with a return to full business levels “very achievable” next year.

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Moody’s fears on bond refinancing

Moody’s has voiced fears about The Bahamas’ continued access to capital markets and high interest burden if it is unable to successfully refinance maturing bond issues in four consecutive years from 2024 onwards.

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Our unlikely partnership with dogs

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KNOWN as men’s best friend, dogs are undoubtedly our favourite pets. They entertain, provide company, guard our houses and even work alongside security forces, hunters and shepherds.

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Election turnout was historic low

AT least 65 percent of registered voters voted last week in what was likely the lowest general election turnout in the modern history of The Bahamas.

GB coral farm in 15 finalists for top environmental award

A Grand Bahama-based coral farm is among 15 contenders that have been shortlisted for the Earthshot Prize that has been launched by the UK’s Prince William and the Royal Foundation.

Businesses ‘test water’ over extra night hours

Super Value’s principal yesterday said the supermarket chain plans to “test the waters” with 8pm closings after the nightly curfew was eased but voiced scepticism the move would increase sales.

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14-game win streak to end season for Jones

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun had a historic finish to the 2021 WNBA regular season and now set their sights on the postseason as the No 1 overall seed.

Tahnaj into the play-offs

TAHNAJ Thomas and his Greensboro Grasshoppers are headed to the championship series in Minor League Baseball’s High-A East League.

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Bahamas downgraded by Moody's

The scale of the economic and fiscal challenges facing the new Philip Davis-led administration were laid bare Friday, after Moody’s further downgraded the Bahamas’ sovereign creditworthiness.

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116 new cases of COVID-19, 22 virus-related deaths

MINISTRY of Health officials have reported 116 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 virus-related deaths, bringing the nation’s overall tally to 20,030.

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GENERAL ELECTION – as it happened

Live coverage of the 2021 General Election results.

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STATESIDE: Early sign Democrats may be safe in the mid-terms

There was a lot of political news in the US on Tuesday. Pundits and commentators from both the left and the right had plenty to talk about. The big question is whether any of the news was really significant. It might be.

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ELECTION DAY – As it happened

Voting in the General Election is underway – we'll keep you up-to-date throughout the day as The Bahamas goes to the polls.