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FRONT PORCH: The honeymoon will quickly be over then Mr Davis will have tough, unpopular decisions to make

The general election is over. The time for governance has begun. The Progressive Liberal Party has a certain mandate and the responsibility of government, despite a dramatically lower voter turnout.

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$10.4bn national debt bigger than economy

The Bahamas’ $10.4bn national debt is bigger than the size of its economy, it was confirmed yesterday, further exposing the “daunting challenge” the Government faces in tackling twin economic and fiscal crises.

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Soto takes over NL batting lead, Nationals defeat Chisholm Jr and Marlins 7-5

MIAMI (AP) — Juan Soto took over the NL batting lead, getting three hits and three RBIs to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 last night.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Still not enough but the women in Parliament have a real job to do

The general election came last week and brought many challenges with it, some of them noted by the election observers. There was not, in any of the reports thus far, enough attention on the disenfranchisement of voters. Many young people did not register to vote before the election date was announced as they were under the impression the election would be held in May 2022. People displaced from Abaco and Grand Bahama who intend to return home were unable to vote in their current islands of residence.

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Dorian swayed Abaco vote

LOW voter turnout and the “poor” handling of Hurricane Dorian were chief among the reasons why the Free National Movement was rejected at the polls by Abaco residents, who are now calling for the Davis-led administration to live up to its promises where the previous administration had failed.

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PETER YOUNG: New security pact finds friends and foes - especially the French

SUCH is the continuous news cycle in today’s world of instantaneous communications that what is top of the agenda today can all too readily be ignored tomorrow when it is overtaken by fresh events.

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Environmental nod sought for $100m BPL power plant

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is moving to obtain full environmental clearance for an up to $100m investment in new generation plant at Clifton Pier that is designed to improve energy efficiency and reliability.

Five years to organise polling

Elections come and go usually every five-years so the organisers of them have the luxury of four plus plus years to get things together...all it takes is an eight-month jump forward and chaos.

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‘Jazz’ hits two homers, scores game-winning run

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr reached another milestone in his standout rookie season with the Miami Marlins.

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Lucius Fox Jr homers in regular season finale

Lucius Fox Jr helped lead his Omaha Storm Chasers to a win in the regular season finale and the club now shifts its focus to the postseason in AAA baseball.

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Former PM Christie: Drop in voters is a concern

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented the low voter turnout on Election Day, saying the reports have concerned him.

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Our unlikely partnership with dogs

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KNOWN as men’s best friend, dogs are undoubtedly our favourite pets. They entertain, provide company, guard our houses and even work alongside security forces, hunters and shepherds.

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Election turnout was historic low

AT least 65 percent of registered voters voted last week in what was likely the lowest general election turnout in the modern history of The Bahamas.

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14-game win streak to end season for Jones

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun had a historic finish to the 2021 WNBA regular season and now set their sights on the postseason as the No 1 overall seed.

Tahnaj into the play-offs

TAHNAJ Thomas and his Greensboro Grasshoppers are headed to the championship series in Minor League Baseball’s High-A East League.

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116 new cases of COVID-19, 22 virus-related deaths

MINISTRY of Health officials have reported 116 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 virus-related deaths, bringing the nation’s overall tally to 20,030.

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Minnis staying on to lead FNM in opposition

AFTER repeatedly declaring that his party would be returned to office, Free National Movement leader Dr Hubert Minnis was forced to concede defeat and congratulate PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis for his wide margin electoral victory.

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GENERAL ELECTION – as it happened

Live coverage of the 2021 General Election results.

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PM defends decision to call early election

AFTER voting in the Killarney constituency, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis responded to criticism that the early election was ill-timed as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Court dismisses bid to thwart tax disclosures

A Bahamas-domiciled company has been ordered to supply tax information to the Mexican authorities by October 15, 2021, after its legal challenge was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.