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October 25, 2022
GBPC customers brace for more pain

Although Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has explained that its fuel hedging strategy has resulted in its fuel cost increasing at a much lower rate than customers would have faced in the absence of hedging, some Grand Bahamians have expressed dismay and disappointment at GBPC's recent announcement that there will be an increase from 10 cents to 11.5 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), beginning Novem...

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August 09, 2022
Abdominal pain not to be ignored

Lower-right abdominal pains, at times, begin around the belly button area, then move to the lower-right abdomen, followed by a bout of nausea and vomiting, that may or not have associated fever and chills and pain so severe at times, that it can awake you from your sleep. If you do experience any of these ...
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August 03, 2022
Rolle: Central Bank addressing 'pain points' surrounding elimination of checks

Central Bank Governor John Rolle said yesterday that the bank is "very cognizant of the pain points that need to be addressed", particularly surrounding electronic payments in lieu of checks. He was responding to questions posed by Guardian Business regarding concerns of the private sector surrounding the elimination of checks.

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November 08, 2018
PM eases the pain (for some) on bills

AS public discomfort continues over the spike in electricity costs, the government will temporarily increase the value added tax exemption ceiling on Bahamas Power and Light bills, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday...

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March 10, 2022
Christie: We must look at all acts that cause pain to women

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said all offensive acts that cause pain to women must be looked at carefully, adding steps should be taken to protect victims.

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March 04, 2022
Fuel wholesalers predict 'shared pain' over rising prices

The global surge in oil prices is a "double whammy" for local distributors, FOCOL Holdings Limited Chairman Sir Franklyn Wilson said yesterday, adding that demand will likely decrease because of high prices but companies will still have to spend a lot to maintain supplies. "The public should understand that higher prices [are] terrible news for ...
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January 25, 2022
Say no to foot pain and yes to exercise

The 2019 STEPS survey showed that Bahamians are getting bigger and heavier with an average BMI (body mass index) of 29.8 – 71.6% of the population is overweight (27.9) and obese (43.7 percent). Obesity increases one's risk of chronic non-communicable diseases including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and strokes. The survey also revealed increasing numbers of ...
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November 18, 2021
Family's pain over traffic death

THE family of the pedestrian who was hit and killed by a car last week in Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, said the tragedy is a hard pill to swallow.

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October 16, 2018
Sever's disease: One of the most common causes of heel pain in children and adolescents

Sever's disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children and adolescents. It is an inflammation of the growth plate in the calcaneus (heel). Sever's disease is caused by repetitive stress to the heel, and [...]
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November 25, 2010
'Pain' appointed PACBO director

By BRENT STUBBS

Senior Sports Reporter

bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

HE is still pursuing his dream of becoming a professional boxing world champion. But at the same time, Meacher "Pain" Major is giving back to the sport that has helped him to get to where he is today.

Major has been appointed as the director of the Pan American Caribbean Boxing Organisation (Bahamas), an amateur boxing body headed...

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