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EY Bahamas announces new Bahamian CPAs

EY Bahamas yesterday announced that two young Bahamian employees, Crispin Hanna and Justin Campbell, have earned their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations.

Boat registration hikes are 'too big of a jump'

Abaco marina operators and vessel owners say the hike in boat registration fees is causing confusion and is simply "too big of a jump" that many will struggle to pay.

School roof failure exposes Contractors Board absence

The Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president yesterday said the recent collapse of roof trusses at R. M. Bailey senior high school again exposes why the Government should “expeditiously appoint” the Contractors Board.

Shipping costs rise 40% for new price pressures

Bahamian consumers and businesses were yesterday warned that local goods prices will be unable to escape the fall-out from a 40 per cent increase in shipping costs over the the past three months.

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THE KDK REPORT: To never walk alone

BRENDA slowly got out of bed. Her clothes were soaked in sweat; her legs shook uncontrollably. And with her lower back pulsating, like hammers beating on a goatskin drum, she stumbled to the kitchen to get the next glass of water so she could swallow the anti-inflammatory by her bedside. It would be the sixth attempt in less than 24 hours to reduce the inflammation that was now dominating her life.

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INSIGHT: Independent, but entangled in protocols

THOUGH it may not attract the attention of the men’s version of the game, the Women’s World Cup has been held over the past few weeks – with Spain beating England in the final yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Lack of insurance revives BAMSI memories

THE admission that the contractor responsible when roof trusses at a school collapsed did not have a written contract or insurance is prompting a sense of déjà vu.

Abaco local government calls new boat registration fees ‘outrageous’

THE Hope Town District Council’s chief said some Abaco boat owners have “boycotted” the increase in boat registration fees, which he called outrageous.

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VAT to under-shoot full-year $1.4bn goal

The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday conceded that VAT revenues were likely to under-shoot their 2022-2023 target but voiced confidence that tougher enforcement will keep them on track in the current fiscal year.

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PI entrepreneur: ‘Could I have swift approval too?’

The Bahamian entrepreneur seeking to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday voiced hope the Government will now approve his project - now in its 12th year of asking - with the same “swiftness” it has afforded Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean: Can’t blame us for Bay St ‘decline’ reports

Royal Caribbean says Bay Street merchants have reported “a decline” in business volumes amid assertions it has “not sufficiently analysed” the economic impact from its $100m Paradise Island beach club project.

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Women protest release of sex offender, call for laws to be revisited and changed

KHANDI Gibson, an advocate for violence victims, and other women protested outside of the Bahamas Department of Corrections on Friday, as sex offender Sidney Cooper was set to be released a few hours later.

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Body with injuries consistent with a shark attack found near Saunders Beach

The body of a man with injuries consistent with a shark attack was found floating in waters at Saunders Beach on Monday morning.

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‘Full steam ahead’ for Royal Caribbean on PI

Royal Caribbean’s Bahamas chief has hailed as “a critical milestone” the environmental go-ahead for its Paradise Island beach club “that could benefit hundreds of businesses and tens of thousands of Bahamians”.

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No concerns addressed as BPL union deadline ends

AS a 30-day ultimatum from the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union to Bahamas Power and Light officials ends today, union president Kyle Wilson says none of their concerns were addressed.

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GARDINER ADVANCES TO 400M SEMIFINALS – Early exit for Miller-Uibo, Jones, Russell, Thomas and Hall-Smith

It was smooth sailing for the return of quarter-miler Steven Gardiner, but past champions Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Donald Thomas along with Alonzo Russell and rookies Terrence Jones and Shakeem Hall-Smith all made an early exit at the World Championships.

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Bahamas earns a berth in 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament

ERIC Gordon came up big down the stretch as the Bahamas pulled off a hard fought 82-75 victory over Argentina to win the FIBA Americas Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament title yesterday to earn their berth in the 2024 Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament next year.

Team Bahamas wins the Goodwill Swimming Championships

THE Bahamas continues to prove their dominance in swimming after emerging victorious at the Goodwill Swimming Championships in Kingston, Jamaica.

Celebrating Perry Christie

In the vast tapestry of life, there are those figures who, with their vibrant threads, leave an indelible mark on the canvas of history. As we come together to celebrate the 80th birthday of our esteemed former Prime Minister, Perry Christie, we aren’t just commemorating the birth of a leader, but a legacy, a dance, and a narrative that has been deeply interwoven with the heart and soul of our nation.

Get mad but have some remedies

Quite likely, someone is going to get mad about what I have to say here today. I wouldn’t be saying it if there wasn’t already a lot of madness all around us out there. So, the question might be ‘what am I hoping to achieve by writing this?’ Who knows? Maybe, not much. Nevertheless, by throwing this little, incy-wincy pebble of provocation, maybe it just might hit the right nerve. Instead of ignoring the plethora of madness enveloping us, perhaps a few more people will acknowledge it for what it is.