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Gov’t and Opposition fight on GDP growth

THE Government and Opposition yesterday battled over what real GDP growth that fell below expectations for 2023 means for The Bahamas’ short-term economic prospects.

‘Stress’ will stop business from joining apprenticeship scheme

THE private sector is dealing with too much “stress” to participate in the National Apprenticeship Programme, said former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday.

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Cayman Islands packs 1-2 punch in open water swim

After losing out to Team Bahamas in the CARIFTA Swimming Championships at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, the Cayman Islands wanted to make sure that they made their presence felt in the open water 5K swim in Goodman’s Bay.

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‘VJ’ Edgecombe and Donovan Freeman fall to east 88-86

BAHAMIANS Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe and Donovan Freeman took the court for the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Tuesday.

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Devynne Charlton master of her feet, fate, and soul

TATTOOS are rarely meaningless. Every day, we glimpse the most precious things dyed across the skin of strangers, whether it’s pets, children, or proverbs.

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GBPA told to pay $300m in 30 days

THE Davis administration has sent a demand letter to the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), giving it 30 days to pay more than $300m allegedly owed to government over the last five fiscal years.

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PI crown land battle will go to privy council

THE Bahamian entrepreneur aiming to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse has “every confidence we will succeed” as he bids to take his long-running battle with the Government before the Privy Council.

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Environmental concerns over Abaco barge stuck on reef

A BARGE that encountered bad weather last week and ended up stuck on a reef in the Man-O- War Channel has sparked environmental concerns from the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and Abaco residents.

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Mitchell: Disclosures ‘none of your business’

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said he was “irritated” about journalists contacting him about whether he had met the deadline for public disclosures, saying he thought “none of your business” in response to questions on the matter.

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Donald Saunders Jr: 'I know my dad is proud of me'

ALTHOUGH he went out with a heavy heart, Donald Saunders Jr said he was determined not to let his father down by not competing in the open 5K water race for the 2024 CARIFTA Swim Championships.

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Field athletes take home 23 out of 33 medals

OVER the last few years, the field events have garnered lots of attention as Bahamian athletes have risen to the occasion time and time again at all levels and, at the 51st CARIFTA Games in St George’s, Grenada, the field athletes delivered in a big way.

CARIFTA controversy: Drumeco Archer addresses the drama

THE curtains were finally closing on the 51st CARIFTA Games in St George’s, Grenada, on Monday night, when controversy ensued in the final event of the track and field championships.

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Six straight: Team Bahamas wins 2024 CARIFTA Swimming Championships

As expected, Team Bahamas completed its dominance of the 2024 CARIFTA Swimming Championships with its sixth consecutive victory and the eighth out of the past nine titles. Mission accomplished.

Resorts ‘meet or exceed’ Easter tourism targets

Bahamian resorts were yesterday said to have met or exceeded their Easter performance targets and are expecting a strong 2024 second quarter.

Bahamian wedding planner receives global appointment

A Bahamian destination wedding planner has been appointed as industry advancement director of the Certified Wedding Planners (CWP) Society.

Bakery reveals record Easter hot-cross sales

A Bahamian bakery yesterday revealed it enjoyed its best Easter to-date by selling just under 600 dozen homemade hot cross buns.

Bahamas and Cuba to battle on $90k cheque

A Supreme Court judge has ruled that the Bahamian and Cuban governments must battle to resolve a 24 year-old legal dispute over a $90,000 cheque.

Freeport real estate sees 25% surge before market ‘explodes’

Freeport property sales and rentals were yesterday said to have increased by 25 percent in recent months as buyers seek to enter the market before it “explodes” from $2bn worth of investment projects.

Gov’t eyes jet ski safety crackdown

The Government is eyeing a safety crackdown on jet ski operators that could result in the industry having to sign up to and abide by a ‘code of conduct’, it was revealed yesterday.

FTX Bahamian liquidators eye US legal ‘run rate’ fall

FTX’s Bahamian liquidators are hoping the legal fees “run rate” drops sharply due to the settlement with their US counterpart after incurring an estimated $56m total bill during their first 15 months of work.