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Bahamians face extra 90-day wait to join NHI

Bahamians will now have to endure an extra 90-day wait to enroll in National Health Insurance (NHI) as the scheme embarks on an efficiency drive to counter its “finite resources” this fiscal year.

Accountants push back on new Business Licence fines

Bahamian accountants yesterday argued that the tax authorities’ failure to respond promptly to queries could leave them exposed to up to $150,000 fines over incorrect Business Licence fee certifications.

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Arawak Cay port operator awaits Abaco bid outcome

Nassau’s commercial port operator is waiting to learn if its bid to take over Marsh Harbour’s main shipping gateway has been successful as it eyes wider Family Island expansion.

Early 2024 start to protect Junkanoo Beach’s $8.2m

Nassau harbour’s breakwaters will suffer “total failure” if not repaired, it was revealed yesterday, with additional shoreline protection works required to protect Junkanoo Beach’s $8.2m impact and 150 jobs.

Despite health concerns, possibly due to mould, Ministry of Grand Bahama remains open

STAFF at the Grand Bahama Ministry has been experiencing health issues due to the presence of mould at the Harold DeGregory Government Complex Building on the Mall.

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Man allegedly shot by accomplice during an exchange of gunfire on Key West Street

A GUNMAN was fatally shot by his own accomplice during a shooting on Key West Street, police said last night.

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PM said Lynes ‘doesn’t have my support’ for chairman

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis last night said he was “surprised” when former senator Robyn Lynes decided to run for chairman of the PLP. He said while “she doesn’t have my support” that no one had to be given the ok to run.

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Cornish pleads not guilty to charges of rape, assault and death threats

NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish yesterday denied accusations that he raped, assaulted and threatened to kill a woman earlier this year.

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Kool Acres demolition begins in wake of shanty town blaze

AS the demolition crews moved into Kool Acres shanty town yesterday, resident Souvenance Similien watched, hoping to reclaim the abandoned car he calls home.

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THE RACE IS ON: Five nominated to contest by-election

THE by-election for West Grand Bahama and Bimini will be contested by five people after nomination day yesterday – with the countdown now on to voting on November 22.

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RICHARD GIBSON MAKES HISTORY: The first Bahamian golfer to compete in Pan Am Games

In breaking new grounds as the first Bahamian golfer to compete in the Pan American Games, Richard Gibson Jr said his experience in Santiago, Chile, last week could be rated an eight out of a 10.

‘Spiking in Paradise’ Volleyball Tourney all set

IN an effort to provide more opportunities for local players to participate in the game, a group of persons have come together to form the Spiking in Paradise Thanksgiving Volleyball Tournament.

Renewed concerns on foreign fishermen

A Bahamian fisherman yesterday voiced concern that Dominicans, previously prevented from working on local boats under the Fisheries Act 2020, were getting around this law by obtaining citizenship

Gov’t signs PPP for Bimini airport

The Government, likely with eyes on the constituency’s upcoming by-election, yesterday signed a deal for a private consortium to transform Bimini’s airport facilities.

Accountants seek to boost investigation body powers

The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) is seeking to strengthen its investigation committee’s powers to take action when complaints are made against members, it was revealed yesterday.

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A Junkanoo event in honour of Obie Wilchcombe scheduled for early December

DECEMBER will see a new event to honour former Cabinet Minister Obie Wilchcombe, just in time for Junkanoo, according to Mario Bowleg, Youth, Sports and Culture Minister.

Marina operator says: ‘We’re not better deal’

Marina operators are still voicing concern about The Bahamas’ prospects for the upcoming winter boating season, with one telling Tribune Business: “We’re not a better deal.”

Balmoral to appeal ‘baffling’ hotel denial

The Balmoral Club has confirmed it will appeal against the Town Planning Committee’s (TPC) “baffling” rejection of its $25m, eight-storey condo hotel expansion.

Govt organ transplant programme start delayed - now to begin early 2024

THE launch of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s organ transplant programme has been pushed to begin operations next year, as the ministry is in the process of drafting legislation, finalising facilities and training health professionals, according Health officials.

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DEMOLITION GOES ON DESPITE SHANTY FIRE: No casualties reported but cause of blaze is still being investigated

DEMOLITION of the Kool Acres community will still proceed today despite the blaze that tore through the shanty town on Saturday engulfing more than 70 homes and destroying numerous belongings and personal items.