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7% increase in murders but violent crime reported to be down in 2013

DESPITE a seven per cent increase in murder from 2012 compared to 2013, Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade said yesterday serious crimes in the Bahamas have decreased by four per cent during the same time period.

Port winner ‘not worried one drop’ by cruise islands

The winning Nassau cruise port bidder’s chairman yesterday said he is “not worried one drop” about the rapid expansion of the industry’s private destinations, adding: “We’ll see who wins.”

SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: A mad March day for records and retirements

FROM time to time I like to look back at great sports achievements, occurrences and events in sports history.

RoyalStar eyes Matthew payout ‘over’ $90m total

A Bahamian insurer yesterday said it will be paying out “in excess of $90 million” in Hurricane Matthew-related claims on behalf of itself and network partners, with 65 per cent already settled.

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Cybots take 2-0 lead over Giants

FOR the second consecutive game, the Mail Boat Cybots found a way to beat the Commonwealth Bank Giants as they took a 2-0 lead in the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series.  This time, the Mail Boat delivered the win from the free throw line.

Lawyer: We must act now on climate change

WITH The Bahamas recognised as one of the most vulnerable countries to rising seas that could swallow up to 80 per cent of the land mass of the islands by the end of the century, a leading environmental consultant and attorney is calling for “immediate radical action” to stem the tide of climate change.

Permit roadblocks to Baha Mar’s $80m Chapter 11 financing

Baha Mar faces further Government roadblocks even if it obtains Supreme Court recognition of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it has yet to obtain necessary Bahamian approvals for the $80 million financing facility created by its principal.

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Sailing for science

OFFICIALS yesterday praised the STEM for the Oceans programme that hosted 80 students and others on board the world’s largest cruise ship, calling the initiative something that speaks to the bright future for Bahamian natural resources.

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NHI will cost you $15-$80 a month

THE government is “revamping” National Health Insurance to focus more on catastrophic care with the introduction of the BahamaCare Plan and expects a contributory plan of $15 to $80 per month to fund it.

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80 to 100 voluntary job cuts offered at Water and Sewerage

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation is considering offering 80 to 100 voluntary separation (VSEPs) packages to employees as it looks towards “right-sizing,” according to Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson.Saying that plans are now underway to have the p

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'Buddy Buckets' on fire

Buddy Hield is playing the most efficient basketball of his young career and despite the small sample size, his recent play suggests an upward trend in his numbers across the board.

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Man found shot dead in Freeport parking lot

POLICE in Grand Bahama are seeking the public’s help in solving that island’s latest murder, which occurred shortly before 3am Sunday.

Our next Chief Justice decision is a slam dunk

There has to be further concern that we are still without a confirmed Chief Justice - we hear from learned Attorneys and last week the plea from the currently Acting Chief Justice that this is untenable, but why does the Prime Minister continue to refuse to approve?

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Man accused of smuggling drugs on cruise ship

A MAN is facing federal charges in the United States after being arrested for reportedly smuggling cocaine and heroin from The Bahamas into Florida on a cruiseline.

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Sandals Foundation mobilises for Mandela Day

The Sandals Foundation commemorated the globally-recognised Nelson Mandela Day by partnering with the College of the Bahamas and the Lyford Cay Foundation’s education enrichment programme, FOCUS, to plant a tree at the college in honour of former South African president.

Tour operator fears on COVID protocols

Tour and excursion provider are voicing concerns over the cost and ease of execution associated with implementing portions of the tourism industry’s post-COVID-19 Readiness and Recovery Plan . Captain Mike Russell, owner of Chubasco Charters, told T

Students learn table etiquette

LAST week 80 students from D W Davis Jr High School learned the principles of table etiquette at Sandals Royal Bahamian.

Red Stripe, Eudeva dominate regatta results

LUNDY Robinson, skipper of both the A Class Red Stripe and B Class Eudeva, dominated the 2013 National Family Island Regatta that was held last month in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, Exuma.

HSBC departure 'not jurisdiction driven'

HSBC's departure from this nation is 'not jurisdiction driven at all', although 12 Bahamian jobs will be lost through the global banking giant's decision to exit a 'non-core' business by 2014.

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Miller Jr, Clarke and Hunter standouts in NCAA openers

THE 2021-22 NCAA Division I season got underway Tuesday night and several Bahamian players were in action for their respective programmes.