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COOPER: WE’LL FIGHT BACK ON CRIME FEAR – Two campaigns are launched to counter international reports

TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper yesterday announced the launch of two campaigns geared towards re-shaping the narrative about The Bahamas following negative global reports about crime in the country.

Devynne Charlton to receive $10,000 for world record feat

HIGH praises have continued to rain down on Devynne Charlton, the newest 60 metres hurdles world indoor record holder.

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Rattlers, Stingrays GSSSA champions

The CV Bethel Stingrays and CI Gibson Rattlers both won their game threes in convincing fashion to take the senior girls and boys titles yesterday in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) basketball championships.

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Man accused of murder sentenced to four years’ prison for possession of a loaded gun

A MAN awaiting trial for murder was sentenced to four years in prison after he was found guilty of having a loaded gun yesterday.

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After almost 15 years, national surfing team getting ready to ride waves in Puerto Rico

IT HAS been almost 15 years since a Bahamian national surfing team last existed and Abaconians Chris Albury, Joey Gale and Luke Prosa will end that streak in potentially spectacular fashion on February 23 over the notorious reef breaks of Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

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ALICIA WALLACE: If PM doesn’t like the headlines he needs to change the story

I HAVE taken issue with many headlines for various reasons, from being sensational to the point of misleading anyone who started and stopped there to the use of inappropriate language such as “unlawful sexual intercourse” instead of clear, correct language like “rape".

Man injured after falling 60ft at GB shipyard returning to work

A YOUNG man hospitalised following an industrial accident at the Grand Bahama Shipyard last month is doing well and back to work, according to a Grand Bahama Port Authority Workers Union official.

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‘Not worth’ pursuing after $700m unpaid PMH fees

AN ex-health minister says “it’s not worth” committing resources to collect legally-mandated user fees from Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) patients given that $700m-plus remains unpaid.

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Trade deficit’s $3.5bn six-year high ‘tremendous opportunity’

THE Bahamas faces “a tremendous opportunity” if it can start making inroads into a trade deficit that hit a six-year high of around $3.487bn in 2023, it was argued yesterday.

Agriculture group targets $25m for 20% of chicken, egg market

BAHAMIAN agricultural entrepreneurs have unveiled ambitions to raise $25m in financing that will enable them to “tap into 20 percent” of this nation’s chicken and egg import market.

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Union chief backs employers: Let us know NIB hike extent

A TRADE union leader yesterday joined employers in urging the Government to reveal the magnitude of the National Insurance Board (NB) rate increase “ASAP”, adding: “July is just around the corner.”

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North Andros forced to ‘pilot banking’ as ABM vandalised

NORTH Andros has been left without easy access to cash for an “extended period of time” after the area’s sole automated banking machine (ABM) was vandalised.

Junkanoo Beach vendors back transformation plans

THE Junkanoo Beach Association’s (JBA) president yesterday praised the Government’s plans to overhaul the destination as “magnificent for the whole product overall”.

Taxi driver divisions on cruise port call-up

THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president yesterday said he does not have time to waste on taxi drivers who refuse to join the Nassau Cruise Port’s call-up system.

Valentine’s sales ‘excellent’ with some florists sold-out

BAHAMIAN florists yesterday branded Valentine’s Day sales as “excellent” with some vendors sold out of product from early this week.

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‘Psychological evaluation required for organ transplant programme’

PEOPLE looking to participate in the government’s National Organs Transplant Programme will undergo psychological evaluation and counselling first, according to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville, who said some local nurses have already been trained for the programme and draft legislation is complete.

Abaco Schools Sports Association basketball results

Abaco Schools Sports Association Basketball Championships (Best of Three series)

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Running in Love 2 ‘hearty success’

VALENTINE’S Day is officially here and lovers, companions and friends got an early opportunity to celebrate with one another over the weekend at the second edition of the City of Hope Running in Love presented by Four Seasons Race Management.

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Two champions take home the hardware

The CH Reeves Raptors and DW Davis Royals both repeated as champions for the junior girls and boys division in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) basketball championships yesterday.

FNM leader discusses labour concerns with Trade Union Congress

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard met with union leaders associated with the Trade Union Congress to discuss their labour concerns.