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February 01, 2023
Protecting the shrinking middle class

Though we have seen encouraging tourism numbers and steady economic growth over the past year, inflation on consumer goods and the rising cost of fuel have made economic recovery a slower process for many coming out of the pandemic.

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November 03, 2022
PM: PHARMACISTS MUST OBEY RULES - Davis warns sector over price controls even as meeting held

PRIME Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis said yesterday the government expects the pharmaceutical sector to fully comply with the new price control regulations in the coming days despite receiving pushback from the sector.

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Shut down
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November 01, 2022
Shut down

After receiving no response from the government over its proposal to changes to the price control list, the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA) yesterday advised its members across the country to temporarily close their doors starting today.

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October 31, 2022
Retailers 'understand' minimum wage increase

MERCHANTS said they understand the move to increase minimum wage as it is necessary to help ease the cost of the living crisis within the country.

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October 26, 2022
Halkitis: I'm still waiting for ideas from retailers over price controls

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said he is awaiting suggestions from retailers about the government's expanded price control list.

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Spotlight on cannabis
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May 11, 2022
Spotlight on cannabis

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has pledged to "develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for growing, harvesting and exporting cannabis so that the industry creates opportunities for many, not just a few". Agriculture Minister Clay Sweeting is hopeful that legislation to make such an industry a reality is passed before year's end.

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July 20, 2021
Pharmacist: Govt should let private sector source COVID-19 vaccines

With the number of AstraZeneca vaccine doses running low in the country, a leading member of the pharmaceutical community said the government needs to loosen its grip on sourcing vaccines and allow the private sector to step in to provide any of the four vaccines approved for entry into the country.

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March 29, 2020
Open liquor stores, and open borders to Bahamians

Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis has reiterated the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) general support for the measures the government is taking in an effort to contain COVID-19 in The Bahamas, but called on the Minnis administration to allow liquor stores to operate, and also objected to the decision to close Bahamian borders to Bahamians.

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Maggie Lelia Rolle
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May 27, 2021
Maggie Lelia Rolle

Private Graveside service for Sis. Maggie Lelia Rolle, 78 yrs., a resident of Bamboo Blvd. & formerly of West End, Grand Bahama, will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Carrington S. Pinder assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel.

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January 12, 2021
NIB EXTENDS VERIFICATION GRACE PERIOD FOR VERIFICATIONS

The National Insurance Board, is pleased to advise that approval has been granted to extend the grace period for long term benefit verifications as follows...

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