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Going the extra mile on compliance culture

Globally, many companies have struggled to meet investor expectations and remain competitive following the COVID-19 pandemic’s start. Regulatory environments have been enhanced, both globally and locally, to protect stakeholders while simultaneously cultivating an atmosphere for innovation and growth.

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62 new COVID-19 cases

THE Ministry of Health reported sixty-two new COVID-19 cases and four more virus-related in its Thursday dashboard.

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20-year manslaughter sentence quashed

THE Court of Appeal on Friday quashed the 20-year manslaughter sentence of a man who fatally stabbed another man he believed intended to rape him.

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Straw vendors want talks on reopening market

THE association representing straw vendors says it wants the new administration to engage vendors in discussions on the re-opening of the Nassau Straw Market after months of being left in limbo on the market’s return under the former government.

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Four more COVID deaths confirmed

THE Bahamas recorded 60 new cases of COVID-19 and another four virus-related deaths on Wednesday, according to data released by the Ministry of Health yesterday.

Shell ‘still committed’ to BPL energy deal

Shell North America (NA) yesterday said it remains committed to sealing its energy partnership with Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) despite the deal being placed under review.

Building code ‘way behind the curve’

Construction industry professionals yesterday backed the Government’s plan to upgrade a Bahamas Building Code that is “way behind the curve”.

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Richardson and Giants set for ‘instant playoff classic’

No matter whether you’re a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco Giants, first base coach Antoan Richardson said he’s hoping the Bahamian public will throw their support behind his Giants in one half of the National League Divisional Series.

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Jonquel Jones: ‘Shots weren’t falling and we weren’t getting stops’

JONQUEL Jones echoed the sentiments of her Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller when assessing their WNBA Semifinals loss to the Chicago Sky - they fell behind early, often and were unable to catch up.

Realtor to ‘catapult forward ten-fold’ in global brand tie-up

A Bahamian realtor yesterday said it expects to be “catapulted ten-fold from where we are today” after becoming the latest industry player to forge an alliance with a global franchise.

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Another 23 COVID deaths confirmed

Twenty-three new COVID-19 deaths were recorded in the country between Monday and Tuesday, pushing the nation’s toll to 582 since the start of the pandemic.

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Canadian says he thought medical marijuana was legal

A CANADIAN who claimed he brought $230,000 worth of marijuana into the country because he was under the impression that medicinal marijuana was legal in The Bahamas was yesterday fined $50,000.

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Canadian says he thought medical marijuana was legal

A CANADIAN who claimed he brought $230,000 worth of marijuana into the country because he was under the impression that medicinal marijuana was legal in The Bahamas was yesterday fined $50,000.

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Jones and Sun eliminated – but WNBA MVP scores 25 points, grabs 11 rebounds

A season of accolades came to an abrupt and disappointing end for reigning MVP Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun.

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Pro soccer: Ronaldo Romario Green signs with Waterford Blues in Ireland Premier Division

AN historic moment for one local soccer player and for the development of the sport in the Bahamas, Ronaldo Romario Green will take his career to the professional level internationally.

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College basketball players make their presence felt in Canada

COLLEGIATE basketball in Canada has returned at the U Sports level, and several Bahamian participants made their 2021 debut in the Stu Aberdeen Memorial Preseason Tournament.

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Deandre Ayton and Suns are ‘at odds’, contract extension talks have ‘stalled’

AS the Phoenix Suns begin their campaign to repeat as Western Conference champions in the preseason, contract negotiations with Deandre Ayton have taken centre stage.

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‘Grand Lucayan our only hope’ say vendors

STRAW vendors at the Port Lucaya Marketplace said the situation is dire there and the opening of the Grand Lucayan resort is their only hope of survival.

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Two more COVID deaths confirmed

TWO more coronavirus deaths were recorded on Sunday, according to the COVID-19 dashboard released by the Ministry of Health yesterday.

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PETER YOUNG: We need to be tough on illegal immigration but obey the law

THE most recent comment by Senator Ted Cruz about the ongoing crisis on the US border with Mexico says it all.