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STATESIDE: Pennsylvania key to Biden’s election bid

GRAY, ominous clouds hung low over the city’s hills and valleys, more than a hint of cold rain lingering in the still air. Trees stood bare and leafless against the bleak sky. Scranton was ready for the winter to come.

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BDOCS 2022 annual report tabled in House

THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services’ Internal Affairs Unit investigated 56 reports of alleged misconduct involving prison officers in 2022, with disciplinary action happening in nearly 80 per cent of the matters reported.

The silence of the lambs

Almost all Bahamians appear to be in a state of daze and are walking around like chickens, with all due respect to them, with no heads over the ever presence of crime and the fear of crime. No one seems to have a viable solution and even fewer have questioned the root causes of the same. It is almost akin to a person having an illness, see the symptoms, but cannot quite seem to figure out the antidote.

Fishermen ready to protest boat registration fee hikes

A senior fishermen yesterday asserted he has "no intention of paying" a more than eleven-fold increase in boat registration fees with the industry said to be ready to protest in Rawson Square over the hikes.

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FTX liquidators prevent $8m GoldWynn 'forfeit'

FTX's Bahamian liquidators prevented a near-$8m loss by completing the acquisition of eight condo units in the GoldWynn development at Goodman's Bay, it has been revealed.

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Tourism chief ‘doesn’t see’ US crime travel advisory

The Bahamas is not presently in danger of suffering a US travel advisory over the recent murder spike, a senior hotelier asserted yesterday, adding that it was not yet "a major concern for tourism.

Commission 'content' to hand over $426m FTX digital assets

The Securities Commission plans to seek Supreme Court approval to transfer some $426m worth of digital assets it is safeguarding into the care of the liquidators for FTX's Bahamian subsidiary.

Not a good way to start what we hoped would be a peaceful year

On Thursday, January fourth, The Guardian headline read… two more shot dead. Four murders in three days.

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Inspired by Dr King

Daunte Butler edged out the competition to take home the top prize at the 2nd Annual MLK High School Oratorical Competition.

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FACE TO FACE: Betty Morley – teaching and reaching the hearts of future generations

BEATRICE Elizabeth Morley, better known as Betty, has been teaching for most of her life. She has poured her heart into instilling education, good morals and a sense of self worth in thousands of children over decades, in The Bahamas, the USA, and in Africa.

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Gov’ts $131m deficit goal ‘already out the window’

The Government’s projected $131m deficit for the current fiscal year is “already out the window” given the performance for the first four months, a financial analyst asserted yesterday.

Administer justice now

What I try to do nightly is to find the time to watch the Bahamas’ evening news, because you know, just so much going on in the country, rather on New Providence Island.

NPBA: Heatwaves, Rockets, Shockers in the win column

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action over the weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium with a series of games played.

Opposition chief urges 'one stop' approvals in Freeport

The Opposition's Leader yesterday called for a 'one-stop' approval process for all potential investors in Freeport as a means to revive the city's fragile economy.

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Governor General marks first official visit to Grand Bahama

GOVERNOR General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt travelled throughout Grand Bahama and met Bahamians from all walks of life during her first official visit last week.

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VJ Edgecombe commits to Baylor University

THE Bears Nation will have to make room for Bimini native Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe who committed to Baylor University last night.

Bahamas $500m loan secures over half external finance need

The Bahamas has secured more than half its foreign currency financing needs for the current fiscal year by obtaining a $500m loan partially guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

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Munroe: Public have responsibility to make criminals known to police

Speaking about the recent spike in violent crime in the country, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said on Friday that members of the public have a personal responsibility to make criminals known to police.

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US Embassy presents four vessels to Royal Bahamas Police Force

FOUR vessels have been presented to the Royal Bahamas Police Force by the US Embassy to help to protect The Bahamas, with the boats to be assigned to New Providence, Abaco, Bimini and Grand Bahama.

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Third Justice to be assigned to Supreme Court in Freeport

Chief Justice Sir Ian Winder will permanently assign a third Justice to the Supreme Court in Freeport in another three months to reduce the growing backlog of criminal matters.