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Elderly woman’s death at Exuma resort believed to be ‘accidental’

AN elderly American woman was found dead at a local resort in Exuma early Friday morning, with officials believing her death was “accidental”.

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AG DEFENDS THE NATION OVER FTX: Ryan Pinder hits out at assertions over Bahamas regulations

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder last night defended the country’s digital asset regulations in the wake of international criticisms over its regime following FTX’s collapse, calling assertions that FTX only came to The Bahamas because it was a poorly regulated jurisdiction “shocking” and ignorant.

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Police appeal to drivers after two die in traffic accidents

TWO people are dead after separate traffic accidents in Grand Bahama and New Providence over the weekend, prompting police to appeal to motorists to slow down while driving.

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Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina opened

STERLING Global Financial officially opened its Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina on Paradise Island on Friday, marking a significant milestone for the international company.

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PM told: $22m savings if BPL fuel trades done

A draft Cabinet paper seemingly prepared for the Prime Minister advised that Bahamians could enjoy a further $22m in savings if trades were executed to continue Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel hedging at discounted prices.

Is this a parking zone?

West Bay opposite OPM the Wynn property the centre green median – is this a parking zone? The past few weeks obviously construction workers are using this green no parking zone for a convenient parking area – one, it obstructs the view for oncoming traffic, secondly, if there was an accident certainly potential for fire in a number of vehicles.

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DEREK SMITH: Happy workers keep a company on track

Identifying potential employee-related risks is the goal of human resource risk management. Businesses can avoid possible issues by ensuring they hire the right employees. It is vital to mitigate employee-related risk to maximise revenue, reputation, profitability and other aspects of their operations.

New PI super yacht marina 80% booked

PARADISE Island’s newly-opened Hurricane Hole super yacht marina is over 80 percent booked, its principal developer says, with the wider $250m project moving forward at a brisk pace.

BAIC eyes second industrial park plan

The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s (BAIC) chairman has revealed a new industrial park will be created on Carmichael Road as the Government seeks a $50m credit line to further boost small businesses.

Coral deposits find delays Fortune Bay canal dredge

DREDGING of Freeport’s Fortune Bay canal system has been delayed due to the need to protect coral ecosystems from harm.

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Lessons learned

ActivTrades

The collapse of the FTX crypto exchange, and the controversy swirling around its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), have plunged the crypto market into an existential crisis.

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No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis title

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Tennessee’s players proved to be determined defenders and relentless rebounders, along with having the kind of toughness to ensure the reigning national champions would have little chance to get comfortable.

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US Congresswoman Frederica Wilson pays courtesy call on PM to celebrate Women's Suffrage Movement's 60th anniversary

UNITED States Congresswoman Frederica Wilson joined Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis at the Office of The Prime Minister for a courtesy call on Friday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Women's Suffrage Movement.

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Man fined for having drugs

A MAN was fined $300 in the Magistrate’s Court after admitting to having drugs for his own personal use.

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Hepburn, Wisconsin edge USC 64-59 to finish 3rd

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Chucky Hepburn capped a 17-point game with a steal and layup with 10.5 seconds to play to secure Wisconsin's 64-59 win over USC in the Battle for Atlantis third-place game on Friday.

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Concern over lack of Family Island teachers

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said her ministry is seriously concerned about the increasing number of teachers who are opting not to be transferred to the Family Islands amid a shortage of specialty educators on those islands.

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Village Road work still set for December finish

THE Village Road Improvement Project is still on target to be completed by the end of the year, press secretary Clint Watson said yesterday, adding that the final road works should be finished by mid-December.

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Sir Franklyn: FTX is ‘not our first rodeo’

A well-known businessman yesterday urged the Bahamas to “stand united” in the face of FTX’s implosion as he blasted the Opposition’s leader for trying to “score cheap political brownie points” over the affair.

Property insurance costs ‘no doubt’ higher in 2023

Bahamian families and businesses were yesterday warned that property insurance costs will “no doubt be higher” in 2023 even though the country “dodged a bullet” with Hurricane Nicole.

UN’s tax mandate vote may end ‘gallows walk’

The Bahamas may have “some light on the horizon” in its tax battles against the European Union (EU) and Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) via a new United Nations (UN) resolution.