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People ‘can keep existing coverage under NHI’

BAHAMIANS who are satisfied with their existing health insurance coverage won’t be affected by the implementation of National Health Insurance although they may be able to renegotiate their private insurance plans in order to pay a lower price, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez said yesterday.

Judge refuses committal stay over Rum Cay feud

An appeal judge has refused to stay committal proceedings against one party to a long-running Rum Cay feud, who claim their demolition actions had Government approval.

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36th St Valentine’s Day Regatta in Montagu Bay February 18-19

IN keeping the memory of their father alive, the family of the late Eleazor ‘the Sailing Barber’ Johnson will continue with the 36th edition of the St Valentine’s Day Regatta in Montagu Bay next weekend.

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Ground broken on $15m solar farm project

LUCAYA Solar Power Ltd. officially broke ground on its $15m solar farm project in Freeport on Friday.

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No vaccines yet for dengue as cases still rise

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently not considering bringing dengue vaccines into the country, according to the head of the ministry’s surveillance unit who said officials are waiting for more data to ensure the vaccines’ safety.

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Isaacs and Hanna team up at Lake Eerie Crushers

A PAIR of Bahamian players are set to become teammates in the Frontier League after a series of trades by the Lake Eerie Crushers.

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‘15 percent rise’ hailed as exam results released

THERE was a 15 percent increase in the number of BGCSE candidates who received a C or higher in five or more subjects this year, according to Director of Education Marcellus Taylor.

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Buddy: I’m playing for Team Bahamas

BUDDY Hield is spending a part of his off-season at home on a talent search for his youth basketball programme but also announced his intention to return to international competition for team Bahamas.

Union boss warns tough summer ahead

CONSUMERS should prepare for a “tough summer”, according to Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Kyle Wilson, telling The Tribune yesterday “we are already having issues” in the first weeks of the hottest months of the year.

EDITORIAL: Resisting temptation to break the law

THERE was quite a startling admission from Environment Minister Vaughn Miller yesterday.

INSIGHT: The Rastafarian community’s fight for religious freedom a tall order

WITH a wave of countries removing bans on marijuana, the subject of legalising or decriminalising the herb has been the subject of much discussion.

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'PLP fails to invest in Bahamians'

SHADOW Finance Minister Zhivargo Laing accused the government of leaving hundreds of Bahamians without hope as the Ingraham administration’s temporary work programme comes to an end.

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$50,000 gift to assist prison

HER Majesty’s Prison was yesterday presented with $50,000 worth of state-of-the-art anti-contraband equipment, courtesy of the US Embassy.

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Mark Knowles' 20-year career starts to wind down

As his illustrious 20-year career starts to wind down, Mark Knowles is starting to be more selective with how many meets he competes in on the international tennis tour.

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SHANTY WIN - BUT FOR JUST TWO HOMES: OAG sought demolition for more than 260 shanty sites in Nassau and Abaco

CHIEF Justice Ian Winder ordered the demolition of shanty town structures belonging to just two people in The Bahamas yesterday, far fewer than the government had sought.

Fiscal year finish is ‘critical platform’ for 78% deficit cut

The Ministry of Finance's top official yesterday said the Government's financial performance over the next two months is "critical" to setting the foundation for a 2023-2024 fiscal year in which the deficit is forecast to be cut by 78 percent.

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Minnis: Keep Over-the-Hill project alive

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is urging the Davis administration to continue all of the initiatives outlined under the umbrella of the Over-the-Hill redevelopment project rolled out by the previous government.

1,500 students have chance of HBCU scholarships

THE Bahamas Think HBCU college fair is set for April 23 and will provide 1,500 students throughout the country the opportunity for scholarships at 20 historically black colleges and universities in the United States.

Bahamians get early start in NCAA Division I

THE NCAA Division I basketball season is still days away from tip-off but several Bahamians got an early start to their 2022-23 campaigns with exhibition games.

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Prime Minister dedicates campaign to grandmother

PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham dedicated his final campaign to his grandmother's memory as he pledged his commitment to public life and