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$900k contract signed for water regulation

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has signed a contract worth over $900,000 with four advisers, including two Bahamian companies, for the overhaul of the water industry’s economic and environmental regulatory framework.

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Bahamas sees $900m boost from marine areas expansion

The Bahamas has generated a $900m annual economic boost by expanding its Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to cover 20 percent of the country’s coastal environment, studies have estimated.

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BISX-listed firm's CEO faces 'grilling' over alleged fraud

The chief executive of a BISX-listed company faces a grilling from liquidators investigating an alleged multinational fraud, who are seeking information on a series of multi-million dollar transactions involving his company.

BFSB targets next generation progress

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) is preparing to launch its latest human capital development initiative - The Bahamas Millennials Society, a networking and mentoring club of financial services industry ‘millennial’ workers.

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THE Baptist Sports Council is scheduled to continue its 2015 Softball Classic in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex this week.

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THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association is slated to return to action over the weekend of November 7-8.

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Scientists shocked by foot-long sea creature in Bahamian waters

SCIENTISTS at the Cape Eleuthera Institute received the shock of their lives when they discovered that the teeth marks that almost gnawed through the cables of an underwater camera system belonged to a massive woodlouse.

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Long Island boats dominate King Eric Gibson All-For-One Regatta

THE third annual King Eric Gibson All-For-One Regatta over the weekend in Montagu Bay was dominated by the boats from Long Island in all three catergories.

Hotels report ‘very positive business’

BAHA Mar’s forward bookings for the 2018-2019 winter season were described yesterday as “very positive” and “much better than last year”.

The Majors: Jazz plays for Marlins

JAZZ Chisholm was the latest Bahamian to crack the Major League when he came out of the dugout to play for the Miami Marlins last night.

Antoan Richardson first base coach for upcoming season

ANTOAN Richardson achieved another career milestone for the San Francisco Giants and another landmark moment in Bahamian baseball history.

Thoughts on Chinese proposal, The Pointe Garage and a lottery

WASN’T it James Catalyn who had the Show - Laughin at Wee self? Well certainly certain occurrences recently qualify under that title.

PM disgrace

It is disgraceful for our Prime Minister to stand in Parliament on Wednesday the 31st October and talk about a Referendum on Numbers and not talk about all of the poor people who suffered so much damage during Sandy.

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‘Selfies’ with Rick Ross jewellery that could cost workers

TWO Atlantis Resort employees are under investigation after allegedly breaking into the hotel suite of hip-hop artist Rick Ross and taking “selfies” of themselves adorned in the rapper’s jewellery worth thousands of dollars.

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He fought for us all

CHARLES W Saunders, described as a “giant in the religious community”, died on Friday. He was 91 years old.

Demitri Knowles looks to regain his spot in new look Hokies offence

As spring practice continues, Bahamian wideout Demitri Knowles is no doubt looking to have a resurgence this season as the Virginia Tech Hokies rebuild their offence and passing game.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Christie’s double speak leaves us all none the wiser

There’s an old Bahamian saying that goes “He talking out two mouths”.

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‘Walk and chew gum’: Subsidies, debt cost $938m

The Bahamas “must walk and chew gum” on its fiscal and economic revival, a leading banker has warned, with $938.5m - one third of government spending - taken up by debt and subsidy costs.

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‘I stole conch to support my family’

A 35-YEAR-OLD woman who claimed she stole $100 worth of conch last month to make extra money to support her family was discharged with a warning yesterday.

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Malisse, Knowles fall to Bryan brothers

BAHAMIAN tennis ace Mark Knowles and Xavier Malisse of Belgium lost to American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 6-3, 6-2 at the French Open yesterday.