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'No fear of contradiction' on Govt $500m loan use

The Ministry of Finance's top official last night denied that a recent $500m loan was used to pay-off a maturing government bond as the Opposition raised renewed concerns over the financing.

Bahamian overseas investments 'didn't quite hit' $250m prediction

Bahamian investments in international stocks, securities and real estate "didn't quite hit" the predicted $250m mark for 2023 "but came close", the Central Bank's governor revealed yesterday.

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Gov't launches solar bid for 100MW in New Providence

The Prime Minister yesterday hailed "a turning point" for the Bahamian energy sector as the Government launched its search for up to 100 Mega Watts (MW) of renewable power for New Providence.

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'Decade of contraction' ends with $50m credit expansion

The Central Bank's governor yesterday revealed "a decade of steady contraction" in lending to the private sector was halted by 2023's $50.3m credit expansion although mortgage activity remained "subdued".

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Wynn's 300 building jobs to 'far outweigh' environment impacts

A $100m, 14-storey Goodman's Bay penthouse complex will create 300 construction jobs and generate benefits "that far outweigh" the touted limited environmental impact, it has been pledged.

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Witness in Gibson trial claims she ‘cried out’ over abuse while at WSC

A WITNESS in Adrian Gibson’s criminal trial claimed she suffered abuse when she headed the health and safety department at the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), prompting her to ask the former chairman to relieve her of the post.

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PM: Another nation will step up on Haiti

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis expects another country to step up and lead a mission to stabilise Haiti if Kenya’s court prevents that country from playing the role, noting CARICOM countries lack the “capacity or the wherewithal” to lead the mission.

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PROSECUTORS KEY TO DEATH PENALTY: Dame Anita Allen speaks on bail and executions

FORMER Court of Appeal president Dame Anita Allen said prosecutors should be more aggressive in seeking the death penalty in appropriate murder cases.

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Pilot amateur boxing programme at Uriah Mcphee

THE New Providence Amateur Boxing and the Bahamas Boxing Federation have teamed up, through the support of former boxer Andrew Albury, to begin a pilot amateur boxing programme at Uriah McPhee Primary School.

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Rising Under-12 tennis stars compete in first IC Bahamas Junior Series for the year

PLAYERS in the under- 12 division competed in the first IC Bahamas Junior Series for the year at the National Tennis Centre this weekend.

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Honouring retirees

THE Ministry of Education has honoured 80 retirees who dedicated between ten and 40 years of service.

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Essay contest open to local students

THE Laws of Life Essay Competition is currently open to students through- out the Bahamas grades five through 12 and local college students age 25 and under.

Arawak Cay gains $130k sewage system upgrade

A Cabinet minister yesterday hailed the $130,000 upgrade of Arawak Cay's sewerage and pipe infrastructure as a "celebration".

Quaker remains 'very strong' despite recall

The Quaker brand's Bahamian wholesale distributor yesterday confirmed it will not drop its products despite recent recalls due to fears some may have become contaminated by salmonella tainting.

Abaco Chamber chief fears port PPP costs

Abaco's Chamber of Commerce president yesterday voiced concerns that outsourcing the Marsh Harbour port's redevelopment to private investors will increase the cost of living on the island.

Bahamas to grow 'in low 2% range' in '24

Improvements to workforce productivity and the ease of doing business are critical to boosting economic output with Bahamian GDP forecast to expand in "the low 2 percent range" in 2024.

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WORLD VIEW – Red Sea crisis: Houthi attacks raising prices worldwide

UP until a few weeks ago, the Red Sea and Yemen held little significance for the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean.

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INSIGHT: Is murder a serious issue, or is it not?

IS it just me or is there some serious crosstalk going on over crime?

INSIGHT – Bahamas travel advisory: Zero violent crimes against visitors in 2024

AS we have learned over the many years, the US State Department is required by law to report on anything that may affect Americans travelling to other countries.

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Quaker issues revised recall notice with additional products due to possible health risk

The Quaker Oats Company through its authorized distributor THOMPSON TRADING announced on Friday an expansion of the December 20th, 2023, recall...