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FACE TO FACE: Gimel’s dream is to help us all tap in to the sustainable richness which surrounds us

THE Bahamas has tons of reasons to focus on its agriculture and fisheries industries at a time like this and move this country towards food security. The Bahamas Government has a National Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Agenda for Action (2017-2022) prepared by the Ministries of Health and Agriculture & Marine Resources with technical support from the Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

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Lockdown easing is 'great relief' on Abaco

Abaco's Chamber of Commerce president hailed yesterday's further easing of lockdown restrictions as "a great relief" in the island's battle to recover from the twin ravages of Dorian and COVID-19.

Kelly's rejects curb-side; dealers eye 40% fall-off

Kelly's House & Home is closing "until further notice" from 6pm this evening rather than offer curb-side services that auto dealers predict will be up to 40 percent down on their normal in-store sales.

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Gov't 'lacked interest' in early COVID test offer

A former Cabinet minister last night confirmed the Government showed "no interest" in a proposal made "months ago" to significantly ramp-up COVID-19 testing during the pandemic's early stages.

Retailers fear 40-60% curb-side sales drop

Non-food retailers will likely see a 40-60 percent sales drop-off compared to in-store activity, Tribune Business was told yesterday, after the Prime Minister ordered the sector back to curb-side offerings.

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Abaco seeks Dorian lockdown exemption

Abaco's Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said he will seek exemptions from the newly-unveiled COVID-19 weekend lockdown to ensure Hurricane Dorian reconstruction continues unimpeded.

Dive operator 'begs' Gov't for oil exploration rethink

A prominent Bahamian dive operator yesterday "begged" the Government to reconsider its approval of oil exploration in Bahamian waters, arguing: "The environment cannot take any more stress."

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Contractor's error causes three-day South Bimini outage

Second homeowners yesterday said they were "rethinking our winter plans" after South Bimini was left without electricity for three days when a contractor cut Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) cable.

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'Deal breaker' fear over COVID curbs

A prominent realtor yesterday voiced concern that new COVID-19 restrictions could interfere with the planned November 1 end to the 14-day mandatory quarantine that has become a "deal breaker".

Too tough to travel

I AM writing to express the frustration of my wife and myself about the increasingly difficult and time consuming requirements to enter The Bahamas.

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Activists not reassured by oil explorer's pledge

Environmental activists yesterday said they were "even more concerned" despite Bahamas Petroleum Company's (BPC) assurance it has sufficient insurance to cover all costs associated with an oil spill.

Killing fields of Nassau

Crime does not belong to any political party as it affects all Bahamians without regard to race; politics or creed. The recent uptick in homicides, especially involving young children is troubling and a matter of grave public concern.

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Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — and then he entered the White House without a protective mask.

Fanfare - but still restrictions

How disappointing to read in your news this morning that restrictive measures will still be in place to enter The Bahamas as of November.

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BUT President claims schools hit by COVID-19 cases

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson claimed Friday that a number of schools have been plagued by COVID-19 cases this week.

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Trump, stricken by COVID-19, taken to military hospital

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared in public Friday evening for the first time since being stricken by COVID-19, boarding his Marine One helicopter for a flight to a military hospital as the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: We drive by them every day, stick thin faces hiding a story few of us care to listen to

The first time I met Jennie (not her real name), she was the picture of all-American wholesomeness, the kind of girl who looked like she was raised near the cornfields of Iowa or flew in fresh from the cheese belt of Wisconsin. Long, dark hair with sun streaks running through it, bright, light brown eyes, full of life and anticipation. I’d guess her age to be in her late 20s.

Drilling for oil in The Bahamas

The rest of the world is finally catching on.

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Lucaya Marketplace faces 'nail biting' wait

Port Lucaya Marketplace's principal yesterday said he and his tenants were enduring "a nail biting" time with just 50 percent of stores having re-opened amid the wait for tourism's post-COVID restart.

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'Freeport needs action rather than just talking'

Freeport stakeholders must "stop talking and create a real action plan" that holds all parties accountable for the city's economic revival, the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's chief urged yesterday.