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Latest murder victim found slumped over in his vehicle

A MAN was found slumped over in his vehicle with gunshot wounds on Palm Tree Avenue last night.

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‘URGENT’ MOVE ON CRIMEWAVE: PM holds conclave after recent spate of murders in nation

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday convened an “urgent” conclave with key stakeholders to address the sharp increase of murders in the country.

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Heavyweight boxer Amron Sands loses in the first round

IT was a disappointing return to the ring for Amron Sands as he suffered his second consecutive loss.

Athletes qualify for the CARIFTA Games

DANIELLE Nixon and Taysha Stubbs were the latest field athletes to attain the CARIFTA Games qualifying standard.

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Roadmasters Running Club makes donations

THE Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club (BRRC) continued its spirit of philanthropy with recent donations totalling $3,000.

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DEREK SMITH: Climate change risks key board discussion

Continued attention is being paid to climate change. In 2020, billionaires such as Jeff Bezos announced the establishment of a $10m fund to combat climate change.

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Bahamas bids farewell to the Royal couple

The Bahamas bid farewell to Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on Saturday night after their visit to Abaco and Grand Bahama – the last leg of their trip.

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Royal visit brings Duke and Duchess Downtown

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge soaked in Junkanoo and greeted admirers Friday afternoon during a trip to Parliament Square.

EDITORIAL: Workers in demand as furlough scheme ends

WHILE all eyes are on the Royal visit that began yesterday, there is one story that should not be drowned out in the fanfare.

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RED CARPET BUT GREEN GOALS: PM says talks held on climate change as Royals arrive – and prince offers help to restore coral

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were greeted to a red-carpet welcome that included live performances and local fanfare in a brief ceremony held at Lynden Pindling International airport yesterday.

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Bahamas ‘open for business’ with latest COVID upgrade

The Bahamas is “unquestionably” in a strong competitive position after US federal health authorities confirmed this nation’s COVID ranking is set to be upgraded to ‘moderate’, a top hotelier said yesterday.

Carnival’s private island plan to up arrivals 48%

The $80m expansion of a cruise line’s private island will create 200 construction jobs, and an extra 80 full-time posts, through growing annual visitor arrivals by 48 percent compared to pre-COVID volumes.

Ukraine war and Putin

We are very lucky to live in a democracy, in a democracy we are allowed to write and say what we like.

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Top high school golfers clash in chase for titles

Minister of Education Glenys Hanna-Martin is thrilled that high school sports is back and one of those is the Bahamas Golf Federation’s second annual National High School Golf Championships.

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed to The Bahamas

Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were welcomed with warm smiles and festive music at the Lynden Pindling International Airport after arriving in the country today.

EDITORIAL: Atlantis pay rise a promising sign

FOR much of the pandemic so far, many businesses have been hanging on and waiting for better days.

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Moxey says ‘robust plans’ for International Bazaar

GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey has revealed that “robust plans” for the International Bazaar area are expected with the reopening of the road at the Royal Oasis Resort.

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‘Don’t pull the rug from under’ $1m expansion

A Bahamian manufacturer, poised to double its workforce following a $1m expansion, yesterday urged the Government not to “pull the rug out from under us” with hasty tariff cuts that remove what little protection exists for local industries.

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COVID mask deterrent ease for cruise tourists

The Government’s COVID enforcers have eased the mask-wearing mandate for cruise ship passengers as vessel occupancy for Nassau berths hit a post-pandemic record of 91 percent last Friday.

Minimum wage rise to benefit 25% of workers

The Government’s top labour official yesterday said almost 60,000 Bahamian workers will benefit from a recommended minimum wage increase that will soon be submitted to the Government for its approval.