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Tourism chief ‘doesn’t see’ US crime travel advisory

The Bahamas is not presently in danger of suffering a US travel advisory over the recent murder spike, a senior hotelier asserted yesterday, adding that it was not yet "a major concern for tourism.

Commission 'content' to hand over $426m FTX digital assets

The Securities Commission plans to seek Supreme Court approval to transfer some $426m worth of digital assets it is safeguarding into the care of the liquidators for FTX's Bahamian subsidiary.

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University of the Bahamas announces upcoming conservation conclave

THE University of The Bahamas announced the launch of an environmental conference-style conservation conclave in partnership with the GEF Small Grants Programme and Disney Conservation Fund yesterday.

Tourism chief calls shark bite ‘unfortunate’, Atlantis silent

ATLANTIS representatives did not respond to questions before press time yesterday after a ten-year-old American boy was bitten by a shark at the resort.

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FAMILY IS LEFT TO SLEEP ON GROUND: Mom and six kids left homeless as demolitions resume

ROSELYN and her six children slept outside on the ground on Monday after their home was demolished in the unregulated All Saints Way community.

Chamber chief unaware of Freeport investor deterrent

Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president says he is unaware of investors being deterred from coming to Freeport despite the “rather cumbersome” approvals process.

Accounting urged over road repair cancellation

A South Andros businessman yesterday called for an accounting to determine how much taxpayer money has been wasted through the cancellation of a multi-million dollar road repair contract.

Social spending better than price controls on living cost

The Government’s former top financial official yesterday argued that increased social spending would better help Bahamians struggling with the cost of living crisis than the imposition of price controls.

GB Chamber chief optimistic PharmaChem will ‘rise again’

Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said he is optimistic that PharmaChem Technologies’ plant will “rise again” as the company now begins its winding-up

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Bohan Adderley signs with New York Mets

Bohan Adderley, International Elite (I-Elite) Sports Academy Class of 2024 prospect, had reality set in last night when he became one of 20 international prospects to officially sign with the New York Mets.

Call for Elisha Obed to be remembered

WITH the Ministry of Education putting a little more focus on Bahamian history being taught in the high school curriculum, Wellington Miller is calling for a renewed sensitisation of the students to the achievements of so many great sporting icons, including former world boxing champion Oswald ‘Elisha Obed’ Ferguson.

Call for Elisha Obed to be remembered

WITH the Ministry of Education putting a little more focus on Bahamian history being taught in the high school curriculum, Wellington Miller is calling for a renewed sensitisation of the students to the achievements of so many great sporting icons, including former world boxing champion Oswald ‘Elisha Obed’ Ferguson.

Running in Love 2 on track for Feb. 10

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and so is the second edition of the “Running in Love” Fun, Run, Walk, Push and Roll extravaganza.

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Former outstanding volleyball player Patrick Smith ‘loved his family’

THE volleyball fraternity lost one of its former outstanding players, who switched from bumping, spiking and blocking the ball to devoting his time and energy to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ as an associate pastor.

Not a good way to start what we hoped would be a peaceful year

On Thursday, January fourth, The Guardian headline read… two more shot dead. Four murders in three days.

Unnecessary and avoidable danger to patients at PMH

I WAS recently an in-patient at PMH. I quickly observed that young doctors, I believe interns, were on uninterrupted duty, which they refer to as being "on call", for 32-36 hours at a time without respite or going home. One could easily tell after 15-20 hours that they were absolutely exhausted and essentially out on their feet.

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FACE TO FACE: Betty Morley – teaching and reaching the hearts of future generations

BEATRICE Elizabeth Morley, better known as Betty, has been teaching for most of her life. She has poured her heart into instilling education, good morals and a sense of self worth in thousands of children over decades, in The Bahamas, the USA, and in Africa.

GBPA says further safety measures are coming as commuters express concerns

GRAND Bahama Port Authority has responded to concerns raised about a pipeline installed at a causeway traversed daily by hundreds of commuters.

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FNM leader concerned over impact of ‘intrusive policing’ on human rights

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he is concerned that civil liberties and human rights will be affected by the “intrusive policing” Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said will come in response to the rising murder rate.

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Businesses urge: Put crime ‘on the run’ as security costs triple

Businesses yesterday urged The Bahamas to put criminals “on the run” as they revealed security-related costs have “tripled” over the past year to combat the threat posed to staff and patrons.