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Rental sector ‘being targeted’ by govt

PROPERTY owners are disgruntled with the Davis administration’s plans to increase tax earnings from the vacation rental sector, claiming they are being targeted by the government.

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Umpire Martin Burrows appointed to COPABE Commission

MARTIN ‘Pork’ Burrows added another feather to his cap when he was appointed to the COPABE (the Pan American Baseball Confederation) - WBSC Americas Baseball Umpiring Commission.

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DEIDRE BASTIAN: Solving the marketing and advertising riddle

Do you know the difference between marketing and advertising? All advertising is marketing, but not all marketing is advertising. It sounds like a riddle, which is why the two terms are often used interchangeably. The truth is, both concepts are related but different.

Angels revisit the BAPD

In early February, the children of the Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled were blessed with an outpouring of loving care and generosity from a team of volunteer professionals from West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Seven tips for fall prevention

If you find yourself concerned about falling or are experiencing frequent falls, you are not alone. In my work as a physical therapist with older adults, this concern is voiced frequently by my clients.

Fighting for rights - and naming your heroes

TOMORROW is International Woman Day and Bahamian women will join women around the world in celebrating the beauty of the feminine spirit.

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January visitor numbers up 166 percent over last year’s figures

NEARLY one million visitors arrived in The Bahamas in January, representing a 166 percent increase when compared to the same period last year, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Honour women with equal rights

THIS week sees the celebration of International Women’s Day – an opportunity to both celebrate women and, more pointedly, to continue removing barriers that hinder women.

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Abaco Dump burning poses health concern

RECENT burning and movement of debris from the Spring City Debris Management Dump Site to the Great Abaco Sanitary Landfill has been causing environmental and health concerns for those on the island, said a local official.

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CARIFTA swim team named

AFTER an intense Last Chance Meet over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, Bahamas Aquatics selected and ratified a 39-member team that will represent the Bahamas at the CARIFTA Swimming and Open Water Championships.

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Three more companies join CARIFTA

THE Local Organising Committee got another $60,000 in their kitty for the 50th Jubilee CARIFTA Games with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Ernst and Young and Arawak Port Development Limited coming on board as the latest silver medal partners.

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Bahamian equestrians take Florida circuit by storm

BAHAMIAN equestrian athletes took the Florida equestrian circuit by storm this weekend, winning ribbons and championship honours in major competitions across the state from Palm Beach to Ocala.

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Church forum divided over criminalisation of marital rape

THE proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences Act criminalising marital rape continues to receive mixed reviews from various Bahamian stakeholders.

‘Rubber hits the road’: 14 airports set for PPP

FAMILY Island Chamber presidents yesterday said “the rubber has hit the road” on critical infrastructure upgrades as they hailed the Government’s move to invite private sector bids on 14 airports.

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Sail boat crashes into rocks in Exuma (video)

A sail boat crashed onto rocks at Hybourne Cay, Exuma, on Thursday - despite the efforts of the crew of another boat to raise the alert.

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FRONT PORCH: Reading and research key to integrity in journalism

GOOD journalism and well-crafted commentary play a critical role in public policy and political debates. They enliven and enlighten national dialogue.

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Dame of CARIFTA Pauline Davis: ‘Come gold with us’

THE 50th CARIFTA Games are six weeks away and the anticipation for this 50th anniversary of the games continues to grow.

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Ukraine President addresses CARICOM, PM expresses solidarity

Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis spoke with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by video at the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting and, on behalf of the Caribbean community, expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

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TRUDEAU PLEDGE ON AID TO HAITI – Canadian PM also promises climate change funding

AS he addressed regional leaders at the 44th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday pledged to offer $44m in funding to aid Caribbean countries in the fight against climate change, while also unveiling his nation’s plans to help bring stability to Haiti.

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Dog chases off a 12-foot hammerhead shark

A remarkable video circulating on social media shows a dog chasing off a 12-foot hammerhead shark.