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Abaco man held on suspicion of illegal drug possession

POLICE officers in Abaco arrested a 25-year-old man after finding a quantity of illegal drugs and large sums of cash at a residence in Dundas Town.

Gov’t awaits revenue ‘uptick’ on cruise tax

The Ministry of Finance’s top official says the Government’s revenues are on target with an “uptick” anticipated in the 2023-2024 fiscal year’s second half due to the hike in cruise visitor departure taxes.

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PETER YOUNG – Arab-Israeli conflict: History and background

THE media coverage of last week’s horrific atrocities in Israel committed by Hamas terrorists who penetrated the country from Gaza has been so extensive that it would be superfluous to add to it today. This outrage of unparalleled ferocity and evil that left 1,300 people dead, including children and babies, was the worst single loss of Jewish lives since the Holocaust in the Second World War, and it has shocked the rest of the world.

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Exempt app has led to 90 percent increase in revenue at LPIA, says financial secretary

FINANCIAL Secretary Simon Wilson said the Exempt App has led to a 90 per cent increase in customer revenue at the Lynden Pindling International Airport, calling the customs app a “success story” despite complications some travellers have experienced.

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Ocean Club Golf Course supports Sister Sister breast cancer group

For yet another year, the Ocean Club Golf Course’s General Manager Robbie Leming along with friends and members have launched a 100-hole challenge in effort to raise money for the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.

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Former PM’s son charged over teen’s abortion

MORE than a month after a man was charged with having unlawful sex with a 15-year-old Harbour Island girl, Dr Jamil Minnis, a gynaecologist and the son of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, was charged yesterday with helping the girl get an abortion.

Small Schools Volleyball Results

VOLLEYBALL results for Monday, October 16.

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WORLD VIEW: UN action needed urgently to end Israel-Hamas violence

THE attack by Hamas on civilians in Southern Israel on 7 October 2023 was as stupid as it was cruel, brutal and inhuman.

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‘Cheap menu offerings’: PI residents join Wendy’s fight

Paradise Island resorts and residents are arguing that “cheap menu offerings do not convey” the correct brand image as they unite to oppose Wendy’s bid to obtain planning approvals for its new restaurant.

Top ArawakX investor ‘seriously prejudiced’ over BOB unfreezing

ArawakX’s largest investor has moved to intervene in its dispute with Bank of The Bahamas by alleging that the two sides’ agreement to unfreeze the crowd-funding platform’s accounts “seriously prejudices” his interests.

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ArawakX: Wind-up to cause ‘serious harm’ on BOB battle

The Bahamas’ first-ever crowd-funding platform will suffer “serious harm” if it is placed into provisional liquidation before it can pursue or settle its legal battle with Bank of The Bahamas over the freezing of its accounts.

GB airport operator ‘well ready to move’

Grand Bahama International Airport’s prospective operator has indicated it is “well ready to proceed once given the green light by government”, the island’s Chamber of Commerce chief has revealed.

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Shanty home demolition a ‘very hard pill’ for resident

WHEN two excavators demolished Aviole Francois-Burrows’ home on October 2, the government’s long-standing pledge to eradicate shanty towns became vivid to residents in the unregulated community of All Saints Way.

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Jonquel Jones helps Liberty take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, avoid sweep

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 yesterday in the WNBA Finals and force a Game 4.

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‘Jazz’ gets a warm welcome home

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr made his return to home soil this past weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Catholic Primary Schools basketball season begins

THE 2023-24 Catholic Board of Education Primary Schools basketball season got underway on Friday at the Loyola Hall.

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DEREK SMITH: Develop cyber security plan to meet your need

As technology becomes an essential feature in every business, there is a growing need to ensure its safe use. Companies store crucial data and depend on technology for their day-to-day operations. With the continuous evolution of cyber threats and stringent regulations, companies need a firm security plan. However, every firm has unique needs, so more than just a generic solution might be required.

Chamber hails success from two trade missions

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman has hailed its hosting of two recent trade missions as a success.

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Obie Wilchcombe laid to rest in West End, Grand Bahama

The late Obediah Wilchcombe, Cabinet Minister and MP for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, was laid to rest in his native West End on Saturday, following his State Funeral at the Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King in Freeport.

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GB ready for National Youth Month

A slew of events announced for Grand Bahama young people during National Youth Month.