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Bahamas set to reach tourism's final frontier

The Bahamas has signed a first-stage agreement with SpaceX, the rocket and spacecraft maker founded by billionaire Elon Musk, which will position it as a destination from which to watch booster landings.

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GOVT RULES SET ON CITIZENSHIP DNA – Darville: Details ‘soon’ after ruling by Privy Council

THE Davis administration has finalised its genetic testing protocols for people affected by last year’s landmark Privy Council ruling and will soon release more details about the procedures, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said on Friday.

Hugh Campbell Classic ‘off to sizzling start’

THE prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic got off to a sizzling start as some of the top senior boys’ teams made their early statements over the weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

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‘Buddy’ Hield appointed ambassador-at-large

Chavano “Buddy” Hield continues to make great strides in Bahamian sports on and off the basketball court. Hield has been appointed as the Ambassador-at- Large by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis at the Office of the Prime Minister.

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Jonquel Jones re-signs with New York Liberty

JONQUEL “JJ” Jones, former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) MVP, has decided to run it back with the New York Liberty for the upcoming season

Bahamas Mantas water polo team 6th overall in South Florida tournament

DESPITE not carrying his best team, coach Laszlo Borbely said he was still pleased with the efforts of his Bahamas Mantas water polo team at the South Florida Tournament over the weekend.

Kaitlyn first Bahamian female to participate in collegiate water polo

KAITLYN Williams, the first Bahamian female to participate in collegiate water polo, scored a goal as the Iona Gaels women’s water polo picked up a 15-13 overtime win over Salem over the weekend.

Western condo development targets 150 construction jobs

A west New Providence condo project is aiming to create up to 150 construction jobs through its developer's first up to $20m foray into the real estate development market.

Inflation in largest monthly decline for past three years

The Bahamas' inflation rate suffered its largest month-over-month decline for three years in December 2023 amid continued signs that price and cost of living pressures are slowly easing.

Market Slope move to unlock vendor sales

The Government senator leading downtown Nassau's overhaul has promised to create new vendor opportunities through the pedestrianisation of Market Slope.

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Educators honoured for efforts to reduce HIV infections, prevent teen pregnancy

MORE than 90 educators across the country were honoured on Friday for their efforts to reduce HIV infections among adolescents and prevent teen pregnancy.

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Fidelity eyes $18m profit after ‘opening the hood’

A BISX-listed bank yesterday revealed it is targeting $18m in full-year profits for 2024 after “opening the hood” to assess why last year’s projections were missed.

Multi-million project aiming to revive ‘forgotten’ east Nassau

THE developers behind a “multi-million” dollar mixed-use project to the Solomon Springs Plaza’s rear yesterday voiced optimism it will help revive a “forgotten” eastern New Providence if approved.

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‘Someone has to answer’ why BPL debt still $184m

THE Opposition’s leader yesterday demanded that “someone has to answer” why Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) $184m debt has not been cut more drastically after last year’s up to 163 percent fuel charge hikes.

Apprenticeship initiative to transform labour climate

A CABINET minister yesterday said the National Apprenticeship Programme will transform the way Bahamians participate in the workforce by providing paid training and development in high demand sectors.

FTX Bahamas creditors to have first meet March 15

FTX’s Bahamian subsidiary will hold its first creditors meeting on March 15 at Baha Mar’s convention centre as its liquidators ramp-up efforts to return assets to their rightful owners.

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Sands blasts Greenslade’s Immigration appointment

DR Duane Sands condemned the Davis administration yesterday for overlooking qualified civil servants to make former Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade permanent secretary in the Ministry of Immigration.

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Team Bahamas named

The Bahamas will have a six-member team to represent the island nation at the World Athletics Indoor Championships to be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, March 1-3.

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DARING FEAT: 70-year-old Gavin to attempt sail-a-thon from Exuma to Nassau

HE has sailed around the world in so many regattas, but Gavin McKinney has decided to try something that he has never done before and that is to sail from Exuma to Nassau in a 14-foot Laser boat.