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Hurricane repairs by NEMA to begin today

NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency Director Captain Stephen Russell yesterday said the agency is all set to begin its repair and construction phase for the six islands devastated by Hurricane Joaquin today.

Is the future of cars in the Bahamas electric?

OWNERS of a Nassau car dealership who have invested in electric vehicles have received a boost with a prediction by Bloomberg News that the 2020s will be the decade of the electric car and nearly half the new vehicles in the world would have a plug by 2040.

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The effects of posture

Posture ranks right up at the top of the list when you are talking about good health. It is as important as eating right, exercising, getting a good night’s sleep and avoiding potentially harmful substances like alcohol, drugs and tobacco.

Public servants left confused ahead of NHI introduction

BAHAMAS Public Services Union President John Pinder suggested yesterday that the silence by government officials over National Health Insurance has led to “confusion” for persons employed in the public service.

Expedia: Bahamas searches rise 70%

The Bahamas will enjoy strong tourism growth “on par” with the rest of the Caribbean, an online travel services company is predicting, with searches for this nation up 70 per cent in 2016.

Stingers finish with 2-2 record at the Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic

THE Sunland Baptist Academy Stingers spent the holiday season participating in the 26th Annual Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic and are now ready to make a run at successfully defending their senior boys basketball title in Grand Bahama.

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Police double number of officers on patrol

THE Royal Bahamas Police force has doubled the number of officers on patrol after three men were killed over the Independence Day holiday weekend, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.

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After heavy rain, skies are looking brighter for Carnival

CHIEF Climatological Officer at the Department of Meteorology Michael Stubbs said yesterday that Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival will not be “a complete washout” as was originally predicted.

Tourism continues to grow for Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama is anticipating continued growth in visitor arrivals over the second quarter of 2015, with airlifts starting from eight US cities on May 21 and continuing to October 26.

Airlifts from eight US cities to boost Grand Bahama tourism

GRAND Bahama is anticipating continued growth in visitor arrivals over the second quarter of 2015, with airlifts starting from eight US cities on May 21 and continuing to October 26.

Climate change exacerbates Bahamas’ major challenges

CLIMATE change is exacerbating the Bahamas’ challenges with food security, water scarcity and energy security, the Prime Minister said yesterday, over an issue that threatens this nation’s land mass.

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'Thank God for life'

I WILL begin by sharing a quote with you by Thomas Edison: “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame , in diet and the cause and prevention of disease.”

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Call for curfew in hot spots to tackle crime

NOTED psychiatrist Dr David Allen has called for a curfew in crime hot spots and urged the government to bring in law enforcement officers from overseas to help combat the crime problem.

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DNA protests BEC prices - and Miller says he wants to join the protest too!

BEC Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday that despite the steep drop in global oil prices, Bahamians should not expect to see decreases in electricity bills until “at least January”.

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11pm UPDATE WITH NEW MAP: Tropical Storm Gonzalo

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — Hurricane Gonzalo formed Monday in the Caribbean and was on course to move out over open ocean after buffeting Antigua and nearby islands with heavy rain and dangerous wind.

HD Boyz tackle 'Beast of Beats'

A HUGE opportunity awaits the Bahamian group The HD Boyz when they participate in the “Beast of the Beats” competition next month.

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Escaped prisoners feared to be among detained Haitian refugees

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officials have picked up more than 200 illegal Haitian migrants in two separate incidents that took place between Tuesday and Wednesday. After the arrests, officials expressed concern that some of the immigrants might have been a part of the group of criminals who took part in a prison break in Haiti earlier this month.

Web shop jobs to beat Atlantis in ‘2-3 years’

A web shop operator yesterday said the industry’s employment levels would exceed that of Atlantis “within two to three years”, as he plans to near-double his locations.

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Man arrested on rape accusation in Exuma

A SUSPECTED rape is being investigated in Exuma, which reportedly took place on Saturday. Police said that shortly after 4.30am, the victim caught a ride with a man known to her from a nightclub in the area of the Airport Road.