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Bahamas joins tribunal case over climate change

The Bahamas has joined with other small island states from the Caribbean and the Pacific to launch a landmark case before the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to seek protection of the world’s oceans against climate change and rising temperatures.

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WORLD VIEW: The Caribbean should ban lethal autonomous weapons

Autonomous weapons pose a clear and present danger to the Caribbean. Action to ban them should be seriously considered now.

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Licensees concerned over back and forth between govt and GBPA

FREEPORT licensee Darren Cooper said licensees are not being used by anyone at the Grand Bahama Port Authority in its efforts to educate people about the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA).

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No vaccines yet for dengue as cases still rise

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently not considering bringing dengue vaccines into the country, according to the head of the ministry’s surveillance unit who said officials are waiting for more data to ensure the vaccines’ safety.

BGDBA Playoffs: Crimestoppers, Panthers earn blowout wins on Saturday

The Police Crimestoppers and Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture (MOYSC) Panthers both earned blowout wins this past Saturday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

BGDBA Playoffs: Cybots and Avengers go up 1-0 in first round

The Bain and Grants Town Cybots and Airport Authority Avengers nabbed the first wins in their round one playoff matchups.

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Man on bail for murder believed to be shot and killed by his accomplice

A MAN on bail for murder was shot and killed by his accomplice in the Yellow Elder Gardens community yesterday.

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Clubs & Societies September 8th, 2023

The Rotary Club of East Nassau (RCEN) hosted members of the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs in August when they were in Nassau to thank past presidents Taran Mackey and Franny De Cardenas for the generous donation to their club after Hurricane Ian’s passage last year.

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One dead, two in hospital after shooting

A man is dead and two more people are in hospital after a shooting on Thursday night.

Improving downtown Nassau key to expanding cruise ship time in port

TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday there is a need to improve the downtown experience for tourists, as conversations continue over cruise ships docking overnight.

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Team Bahamas in ‘tip top shape’ for Nations League

AFTER months of preparation, assistant coach Kevin Davies said the Bahamas Football Association men’s national soccer team is ready to compete in the CONCACAF Nations League.

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Brookfield exploring $2.5bn Atlantis sale

Brookfield Asset Management is looking to offload the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort - with a price tag of $2.5bn attached.

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One year prison for failure to charge monitor

A MAN on bail for murder was sentenced to a year in prison after he admitted to consistently failing to charge his monitoring device.

Cooper: Fidelity to open Exuma branch ‘shortly’

Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper announced that Fidelity Bank will be opening a branch in Exuma “shortly”, bringing relief to some of the island’s banking woes.

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70 students take part in summer student employment programme offered by GBPA

MORE than 70 students took part in the Summer Student Employment Programme at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) this year.

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FRONT PORCH: Racism and its denial is tragic and dangerous

TWO stories here at home showcase the vicious and bitter legacy of racism, which many seek to ignore or sideline with comments like, “that was such a long time ago” and “why can’t we move on.”

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Advertorial: Why life insurance matters in The Bahamas

Many people in The Bahamas would never think to exclude insuring their most valuable possessions. With a climate that is susceptible to hurricanes, most people’s homes are insured.

The BGDBA regular seasons ends, playoffs begin tomorrow night

The 2023 Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs are scheduled to begin this Friday at the AF Adderley gymnasium.

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Strong start on market for Windsor Lakes project

A Western New Providence gated development pegged at $50m has reserved one third of its lots in its first month on the market, with marketing expected to ramp up in the next month.

One Caribbean Invitational Women Fast-Pitch Softball event coming to Nassau

Softball 242 is bringing some of the women’s teams in the region to compete in the One Caribbean Invitational Women Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament.