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Four face court on drugs charges

FOUR men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.

HomeTown Lender new Bahamas Bowl sponsor

COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SEASON BEGINS IN THE BAHAMAS ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

NASSAU, Bahamas – Bowl Season will begin in the Bahamas this year as the longest-running international bowl game in college football history, the HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl, will be played Friday, December 16 at 11:30 am ET.

All truss-ed out on Budget’s tax cuts

A Bahamian contractor yesterday warned that the Government’s decision to eliminate 20 percent duty on imported roof trusses will “put us out of business” in a segment that has kept his overall operation afloat.

No monkeypox cases recorded in The Bahamas

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has assured the public there are no confirmed cases of Monkeypox in the country.

Gov’t seeks ‘happy medium’ for domestic poultry farmers

An Abaco poultry farm believes the Government’s Budget is trying to strike a “happy medium” for stimulating the sector with plans to lower electricity costs designed to offset duty reductions on rival imports.

Family Island companies struggle with price rises

Family Island businesses yesterday said they are struggling to contain prices as they grapple with soaring inflationary pressures impacting the entire world.

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Education budgets ‘have been underfunded for a while’

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says while budgets for her ministry have been underfunded over the years, she is hoping the financial provisions this fiscal cycle are more in line with what is expected of the placement of education.

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Moody’s: Multiple ‘risks’ to Gov’ts fiscal forecast

Moody’s last night warned of multiple “risks” to the Government’s fiscal consolidation projections due to the absence of any tax increases in the just-unveiled Budget, while spending restraint will “weigh on economic growth”

Gov’t to cut foreign debt portion in half

The Government is aiming to slash the portion of its debt held in foreign currency by more than 50 percent, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, as he reaffirmed the key components of its liability management strategy.

Take the tools of death out of the marketplace

The definition of fire arm is a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder —usually called small arms.

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Woman charged with abetment to assault

A WOMAN was granted $3,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday following her arraignment for abetting in an assault.

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Franklyn Petion seeks assistance

Franklyn Petion has overcome several setbacks over the course of his collegiate basketball career and is now seeking assistance to complete his academic and athletic goals.

PM targets 20% cut for electricity costs

The Prime Minister yesterday revealed the Government is targeting a further 20 percent reduction in electricity costs to below $0.20 per kilowatt hour via a combination of renewable energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG) related reforms.

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BUDGET: ‘We’re going in right direction’

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday predicted additional revenue growth for The Bahamas, adding that $2.8bn is projected in total revenue for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Pair face court charged with drugs possession

A WOMAN and a man were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a drug related charge.

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Davis highlights sports in Budget

According to Prime Minister Philip Davis, the development of the local sporting community and the country’s sports tourism product will figure prominently in his administration’s plans for the immediate future.

Lucius Fox Player of the Week, Knowles promoted, Young back in AAA

D’SHAWN Knowles and Chavez Young received call-ups in their respective organisations while Lucius Fox was named Player of the Week to highlight play from Bahamians in minor league baseball.

NEXX Basketball: JR Cadot to launch ‘Dream Again’ camp

NEXX Basketball, an organisation founded by Bahamian national team and former professional basketball player JR Cadot, will be launching his ‘Dream Again’ Basketball Camp next month.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Know your rights over family leave

THERE are many laws in The Bahamas that need to be reformed for various reasons. Over the past few years, I have specifically focused on gender inequality in the law and laws that have the effect of perpetuating and sustaining gender stereotypes. One law that does not often get attention is the Employment Act.

Food authority warns on peanut butter recall alert

THE Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority has advised the public to be on high alert after a number of Jif Peanut Butter products were recently recalled in the United States due to concerns about potential salmonella contamination.