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Money lenders facing regulatory crackdown

A crackdown that aims to reverse “non-existent” consumer protection from unregulated money lenders will take effect in the 2022 second quarter, the Securities Commission’s top executive says.

FOI trial to start with ten govt agencies

THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system.

NFL wide receiver Mike Strachan returns home

Mike Strachan is spending a part of his offseason back home and is optimistic about both his role in the NFL and his future impact on the development of football in The Bahamas.

Island tennis teams up with Baha Mar to stage tournament

THE newly formed Island Tennis, headed by professional players Philip ‘PJ’ Major Jr and Kevin ‘KJ’ Major, are teaming up with Baha Mar to stage a tennis tournament for aspiring young players next weekend.

Funeral industry fears on new entrant influx

The Government was yesterday again urged to properly regulate the funeral industry amid fears that untrained persons are being licensed to offer mortuary services.

Off to a new home in the United States

THE Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) is preparing to send off 30 animals for adoption in the United States.

Central Bank to explore cross-border Sand Dollar

The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar’s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation’s adults having no bank account.

NCAA basketball: McCoy gets top honour, Bastian sets career high

MALACHI McCoy received a weekly honour as the top player in his conference and Lathaniel Bastian scored a new career high to highlight play from Bahamian student athletes in NCAA Division II basketball.

Rowing Machines: Windsor School at Albany puts Bahamas on map

IT was a proud moment for the Windsor School at Albany and The Bahamas in the sport of rowing when a selected six-member team, four of whom are Bahamian, stepped foot inside the gymnasium at the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas.

Bahamas Kidney Association calls for support

THE Bahamas Kidney Association is in need of support as the group aims to raise public awareness in the ongoing fight against kidney disease which they say is on the rise.

Rejected Post Office PPP may be revived

A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Post Office public-private partnership (PPP) entered into by the Christie administration may be revived after a proposal was resubmitted to the Government.

Food inflation will stay at least a year

BAHAMIANS were yesterday told to brace for a 12-month minimum of higher food costs, noting global trends particularly those in the United States that largely affect The Bahamas.

Jailed for theft of tools from university

A 38-YEAR-OLD man who stole nearly $2,000 worth of tools and cleaning supplies from University of The Bahamas last year was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday.

‘Buddy’ Hield traded to Pacers in 6-player deal

In an expected move in the National Basketball Association yesterday, Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Indiana Pacers in a two-team, six-player deal.

PETER YOUNG: Global tensions take the shine off China’s sporting showcase

IN an ideal world politics should be kept out of sport. But, in reality, that is rarely possible since at the national level, in particular, the two are inextricably linked.

No Ministry of Health approval for Dexta Daps concert

THE Ministry of Health has not given any approval for a Dexta Daps concert to be held this weekend, Office of the Prime Minister Director of Communications Latrae Rahming said yesterday.

Pair denied bail over child sex claims

TWO men accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with underage girls were sent to prison yesterday.

$1,000 fine after being found with marijuana and cocaine

A 39-year-old man was fined nearly $1,000 yesterday after police found him with a quantity of marijuana and cocaine last week.

20-year-old accused of armed robbery

A 20-year-old man who is accused of stealing a woman’s vehicle at gunpoint was remanded to prison yesterday.

‘We feel they should throw those standards out the door’

WITH very few meets to compete in before the final trials next month, local coaches are calling on the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations to rescind on the qualifying standards for the return of the CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend in Kingston, Jamaica.

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