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‘Stop fattening pockets’ of foreign food suppliers

The Bahamas must “stop fattening the pockets” of foreign food suppliers by enabling its farmers to exploit more than $50m worth of meat and vegetable possibilities, an agriculture entrepreneur argued yesterday.

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BPL to re-enter hedging via 15% fuel cost lock-in

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday signalled its intent to re-enter the fuel hedging market just one day after the Prime Minister sought to discredit how the strategy was employed by the former administration.

New construction permits off 20% due to commercial drop

The value of new construction permits issued in the 2022 third quarter fell by almost 20 percent year-over-year due to a significant drop-off in new commercial projects, it was disclosed yesterday.

Avoid ‘jack up numbers’ on Business Licence renewal

Companies are only suffering delayed Business Licence renewals if they have “jack up numbers” and are unable to provide proof of income, a small business consultant and activist argued yesterday.

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‘Worryingly low’ graduation’s blow to high-value economy

The Bahamas’ ability to develop high-value industries and diversify its economy are impaired by “worryingly low” graduation rates at its sole university with just 7 percent of students studying science and technology-related courses.

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Munroe responds to Minnis on threats

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday that death threats against anyone will be investigated once reported to police.

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PLP ‘DECIDED’ ON NIB FUND . . . but we have to wait longer to find out what will be done

AFTER months of deliberation, the Davis administration finally made a decision yesterday concerning the future of the National Insurance Board fund, according to State Minister Myles Laroda with responsibility for NIB.

FNM accuses government of ‘failing small businesses’

THE FREE National Movement has accused the Davis administration of failing small businesses, saying its “ill-advised” policies has made it difficult for business owners to operate.

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Man fined for causing injury and damaging car

A MAN was fined in court yesterday and ordered to financially compensate a man he admitted to injuring and damaging his car on Arawak Cay.

The Bahamas has enough US fast food chains

We are crossing a dangerous threshold. At risk is not only the nation’s veritable blood pressure, but Nassau’s sociocultural integrity.

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Two denied bail over violent robbery pending status check

TWO MEN were sent to prison after being accused of a violent robbery on West Bay Street earlier this month.

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Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark

LeBron James is the NBA’s new career scoring leader.

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Tennis ace Justin Roberts looking forward to productive season

AFTER sitting out for the past two months and-a-half with an injury, the Bahamas’ top ranked international tennis player Justin Roberts is back and is looking forward to a productive season this year.

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Biel: Mariposa Gold Drops emerge victorious again

THE Mariposa Gold Drops emerged victorious for the second time this year in Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) competition.

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Prison parole programme to begin with Grand Bahama inmates

ACTING Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare said government expects to soon announce the commencing of parole for inmates, starting first in Grand Bahama.

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Migrants held in Inagua all repatriated

ALL 375 migrants being held in Inagua have been repatriated, said Immigration Minister Keith Bell yesterday.

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PM outlines six key fiscal strategies; hopes to double revenue collection

PRIME Minister Phillip Davis outlined six key priorities of the 2022 Fiscal Strategy report as he led debate in the House of Assembly yesterday - and hopes to nearly double the amount of real property tax collected.

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Centreville crime watch receives car from MP

CENTREVILLE MP Jomo Campbell, along with corporate partners, donated a new neighborhood watch vehicle to The Bahamas National Neighborhood Watch Council (NNWC) of Centreville.

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Poverty key contributor to sexual violence offences, says minister

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday pointed to poverty as the main factor contributing to the level of rape and sexual violence offences plaguing the country.

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Obie Wilchcombe: Government shelter unused by fire victims

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said no one had shown up to shelter facilities set up for some 40 victims of Sunday’s shanty town fire. He said government agencies will take the “necessary actions” investigating any undocumented people.