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Welcome to the new citizens of The Bahamas

JASMINE Saintil’s dreams are about to take flight.

Jet skis return November 15

A Cabinet minister yesterday told jet ski and watercraft operators they can return to work on November 15 provided they complete their licence applications and participate in industry training.

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Ayton cans 16 to help his Suns top Rockets

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Deandre Ayton contributed 16, and Landry Shamet added 19 off the bench and the Phoenix Suns pulled away late to beat the Houston Rockets 123-111 last night.

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Alvin Sargent still making his contribution to amateur boxing

AFTER devoting more than 50 years in the sport, International Boxing Association (AIBA) referee Alvin Sargent, right inset, is still making his contribution to amateur boxing.

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FRONT PORCH – Climate Emergency: When a Cat 5 Strikes Nassau?

There is a deep ocean of rhetoric from countries producing the vast majority of carbon emissions heating our planet, with myriad pledges on reducing emissions, and promises cum pledges of funds for developing countries facing existential danger amidst rising sea levels, increasing inequality and natural disasters.

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‘Step in right direction’

CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan yesterday expressed full support of the new health regulations drafted by the Davis administration to replace the current COVID-19 emergency orders, noting it is a step in the right direction.

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Decline in cases across Caribbean region

THE Pan American Health Organization is reporting good news for the region with a steady decline in COVID-19 cases and a drop in related deaths.

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Assessment ordered of BPL operations

THE government has ordered a rapid assessment of Bahamas Power and Light’s operations in order to create a strategy for the way forward, according to Public Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears yesterday.

New auto chief eyes VAT cut sales bump

The Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) newly-elected president yesterday voiced optimism that the VAT rate cut could spark a 10-20 percent uptick in consumer auto purchases.

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Hotels won’t rebound to pre-COVID employment

A top hotelier yesterday conceded it will “be very difficult” for existing Bahamian resorts to fully return to 100 percent of pre-COVID staffing levels due to the changed working environment.

Deloitte hired to review $535m BPL refinance

The Government has hired Deloitte & Touche to conduct a 30-day “rapid assessment” of Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) massive $535m refinancing, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.

House dispute erupts over controversial water plant

A dispute erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over a troubled New Providence wastewater treatment plant that the new administration is pledging to finish “in the shortest possible time”.

House dispute erupts over controversial water plant

A dispute erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over a troubled New Providence wastewater treatment plant that the new administration is pledging to finish “in the shortest possible time”.

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Cubans deny damaging Detention Centre

FORTY-FOUR Cubans who denied damaging more than $18,000 worth of infrastructure at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre were yesterday remanded to prison leading up to their three-day trial.

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College players make their debuts at the JuCo level

SEVERAL Bahamian collegiate basketball players made their season debuts with new programmes at the JuCo level in NJCAA basketball.

NAUGHTY’S NFL PICKS - WEEK 9

LAST WEEK: 8-7 SEASON: 86-36

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Jonquel Jones delivers another double double, Foxes stay undefeated in FIBA EuroLeague

JONQUEL Jones delivered another double double and her UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes remained undefeated in FIBA Women’s EuroLeague play in Europe.

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ALICIA WALLACE: We’re not here with a begging bowl but with a demand for real action

THE United Nations Climate Summit, COP26, is drawing 30,000 to Glasgow, Scotland, this week and next. More than 200 countries are party to the United Nations Framework Convention, first established at the Rio Earth summit in 1992.

Bahamas to benefit from agriculture initiative

THE Bahamas will benefit from the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) – a major new initiative led by the United Arab Emirates and United States with the support of over 30 governments.

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‘WE’RE VICTIM OF YOUR MISTAKES’: Brave tells climate summit Bahamas needs action - now

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has urged world leaders to show courage in the fight against climate change, warning that the world is running out of time to prevent disaster.