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College fund’s $20m financed housing linked to drug suspect !"#%&('#7$3+%&'' +,-./01#!/2-0122#&9-65, nhartnell@ tribunemedia.net BAHAMIAN parents saving for their child’s college education supplied the original $20m financing for the Government’s flagship Carmichael Village affordable housing project being built by a contractor linked to an accused drug trafficker. Corporate documents seen and obtained by Tribune Business reveal that the funding came from an investment fund called the Heritage International Scholarship Trust Plan, whose website describes it as a “cooperative education savings plan” that pools contributions from parents, grandparents, guardians and others towards covering the cost of a child’s university and college education. Heritage’s role is disclosed in a so-called

* Heritage Scholarship Plan supplied Carmichael Village funds * 2024 accounts reveal ‘senior unsecured loan’ to project’s SPV * Bahamas parents fund project built by Gardiner-tied contractor “promissory note”, filed and recorded with the Registrar General’s Department’s deeds and documents section on August 8, 2022. This guarantees the obligation of Carmichael Village Project Development Company, the Government special purpose vehicle (SPV) responsible for overseeing the affordable housing project, to repay the $20m advance. Heritage International Scholarship Trust Plan, and the foundation of the same name, are clearly identified as the “lender” by the document. In it, Carmichael Village Project Development Company

Minister: Jobs market’s on ‘more stable footing’ !"#%&('#7$3+%&'' +,-./01#!/2-0122#&9-65, nhartnell@ tribunemedia.net A CABINET minister last night hailed 2025 second half workforce data as showing “the labour market has found a more stable footing” with the economy expanding fast enough “to absorb virtually everyone looking for work”. But Pia Glover-Rolle, minister of labour and the public service, told Tribune Business that - while the 8.8 percent and 8.7 percent national unemployment rates for the 2025 third and fourth quarters were among the lowest in Bahamian history - “more progress can

be made” to drive the jobless rate even lower. She added that the second Davis administration is basing its strategy to expand employment opportunities further on “three pillars” - increased training and education, so that workers gain more skills to boost their income-earning capacity; job creation through local and foreign direct investment (FDI), accompanied by a crackdown on work permits where Bahamians are qualified and available to do the job; and increased opportunities for Family Island residents. Meanwhile Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman,

“unconditionally promises” to repay Heritage “the principal sum of $20m in immediately available funds” and interest on the dates set out by the schedule in an underlying credit agreement. The latter document was not attached to the filings with the Registrar General’s Department. Payments from the affordable housing SPV were to be made to Heritage’s bank account at Royal Bank of Canada’s Bay Street branch, and the promissory note was signed by the late Antoinette Thompson, permanent secretary in the then-Ministry of Housing and Transport,

>'*?&3@3*''& told this newspaper that while the increase in the number of employed Bahamians - from 222,575 in the 2025 third quarter to 226,025 just three months later - was positive he also had concerns about the more than 26,000 deemed to be under-employed. Pointing out that simply having a job is sometimes not enough, especially amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, he called on the Government to bring major investment projects out of the pipeline to “shovel ready” status much more quickly. And the east Grand Bahama MP added that extra focus needs to be

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who was named as Carmichael Village Project Development Company’s president and director. The promissory note’s authenticity is confirmed by Heritage International Scholarship Trust Plan’s audited 2024 financial statements, produced by the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) accounting firm, which specifically note and break out the Renaissance at Carmichael Village advance among the fund’s Bahamian dollar investments. The accounts for the year to end-December 2024 describe this as “a senior unsecured loan

A BAHAMIAN Senator yesterday revealed she was forced to pay rent on an unopened business, postpone hiring staff and ultimately lost a key employee after her latest restaurant venture was delayed as she acknowledged the need for streamlined regulatory approvals. D’Asante Small, also owner of Da Bush Cook, Oasis Bar & Bistro and the Palmdale Pub, agreed that inefficient government processes remain one of the biggest barriers to business expansion despite increasing public investment in small business grants and loans. "It's not legislation," Ms Small said "I think it's

a lot of our processes that are hindering some business advancement and growth. So the Business Licence process is very long, unnecessarily. As a small business that owns a bar now, or have to go through the new liquor licence process, it's like extra steps." Ms Small said policymakers must do more to consult small business operators before implementing regulatory changes. "We have to stop making decisions at a government level without ensuring that small businesses are in the room and able to advise," she said. Describing her own experience, she said regulatory delays postponed the opening of Palmdale Pub. "For me, for example, we would have invested in our new space, Palmdale Pub, from

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!"#%&('#7$3+%&'' 809#:$;#<(==*%< +,-./01#!/2-0122# 3145,61,2 THE parties warring over the $200m Rosewood Exuma project yesterday resumed battle with a dispute over whether new environmental evidence can be presented at an appeal hearing challenging the development’s preliminary site plan approval. The procedural showdown before the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) resulted in the neighbouring Turtlegrass Resort & Island Club project receiving permission to proceed with submittting six expert reports in its challenge to Rosewood Exuma’s planning related approvals. However, the

and a February 5, 1992, agreement with the Central Bank of The Bahamas. What all this means is that, in effect, funds invested by Bahamians seeking to save for and finance their child’s later-life tertiary education have been used to kick-start a project being constructed by a contractor owned by Top Notch Builders - a company linked to Jonathan ‘Eric’ Gardiner, also known as ‘Player’, who has been arrested and charged with drug smuggling by US authorities following his arrest in the aftermath of the May 12

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‘Anarchy’ fear as near one in five under-employed or fully jobless !"#%&('#7$3+%&'' +,-./01#!/2-0122#&9-65, nhartnell@ tribunemedia.net

* Over 26,000 Bahamians not working and earning enough * Further 21,500 seeking employment but cannot find work * Union chief: Figures ‘ridiculous’; no ‘one man band’ cure

A UNION leader yesterday asserted it was “ridiculous” that almost 48,000 Bahamian workers, or nearly one in every five members of the labour force, are either unemployed or under-employed and warned that “anarchy” will result if persons cannot feed their families. Obie Ferguson KC, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, voiced concern to Tribune Business that The Bahamas will face “serious, serious problems” if the relatively low national jobless rate

of 8.7 percent fails to translate into equitable benefits spread more evenly throughout the workforce. While the Labour Force Survey for the 2025 third and fourth quarters contained encouraging signs, with the national unemployment rate stable at below 9 percent for last year’s second half despite the annual influx of several thousand school leavers into the workforce over the summer, some data also signalled continued inequality among working

Senator reveals restaurant Exuma resort dispute’s delayed by regulatory woe battle on new evidence !"#$%%&'($#%()*% +,-./01#!/2-0122# 3145,61, !"#$%"&'(#)*"+,+-#!."+'

- Carmichael Village Development Project” with both its amortised cost and fair value stated to be $10m. This meant the affordable housing credit facility accounted for 29.5 percent, or close to one-third, of Heritage’s $33.939m Bahamian dollar-denominated investments at year-end 2024. Heritage’s financial statements confirm that “investments denominated in Bahamian dollars relate to interests held in the plan by Bahamian subscribers” as their contributions are restricted to investments in this nation only under the exchange control regime

latter’s developer, Miamibased Yntegra Group, will be given the chance to respond to this new evidence before the appeal proceeds to a substantive hearing. Both sides were quick to provide their views on yesterday’s developments, with a Turtlegrass spokesman accusing the Rosewood Exuma developer and its Delaney Partners attorneys of “attempting to gag us” by filing submissions with the Board just 24 hours prior to the hearing arguing that no fresh evidence was admissible or can be presented. Yntegra, though, countered that its major opponent was seeking to misleadingly present “a procedural matter as a

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Bahamians when it comes to hours, salaries and employment quality. While the increase in employment slightly outpaced the labour force’s expansion during the 2025 second half, a deeper dive into the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) reveals that more than 50,000 Bahamian workers are struggling in some form when the 2,640 discouraged persons - those who have given up seeking jobs because they believe

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BPL hit with $30k fine over outage reporting breaches !"#$%&'#()*+$%'' +,-./01#!/2-0122#%3-45, nhartnell@ tribunemedia.net ELECTRICITY regulators have fined Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) some $29,662 over licence breaches related to its delayed reporting of major outages on Abaco and Crooked Island in late 2025. The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), in two decisions and orders issued on June 16, 2026, found that BPL violated condition 24.5 of its public electricity supplier licence by missing the mandatory deadline for reporting the outages to the regulator. URCA explained that BPL’s licence requires it to notify the regulator within 24 hours of any

major outage and provide relevant key information, including the cause; the areas affected; the number of customers impacted; the restoration efforts undertaken;, and the time taken to restore service. The first fine involves a series of major outages affecting Abaco and its cays between November 30 and December 15, 2025. URCA found BPL failed to submit the required reports within the prescribed period, and instead supplied them between December 18 and December 21, 2025. This resulted in reporting delays ranging from two to 21 days - for which URCA has imposed a $20,000 penalty. The second event was a major outage on Crooked Island on October 21, 2025. URCA became aware of it through public sources after

not receiving the required report from BPL. Following an inquiry by URCA, BPL submitted its major outage report on October 30, 2025, nine days after its occurred. URCA found that BPL had breached its reporting obligation and fined the utility $9,662. URCA, though, said that - while it has imposed these fines - their enforcement and collection will be suspended for a 12-month period. While affirming that the suspension does not waive, reduce or cancel the fines, the regulator said this period gives BPL the chance to show sustained compliance with its licence obligations. “Should BPL commit any further breach of its major outage reporting obligations, fail to comply with the orders, or fail to implement

the required corrective measures during the suspension period, URCA may proceed with enforcement and collection of the fines,” the regulator said in a statement. “Timely reporting is critical to enabling URCA to monitor service reliability, oversee restoration efforts where necessary, and discharge its consumer protection responsibilities. These determinations reinforce the importance of compliance with licence conditions while providing BPL with a clear opportunity to strengthen its reporting processes and demonstrate future compliance.” BPL, in response, stressed URCA’s findings only concern the timing of its regulatory reporting and "do not relate to BPL's

operational response, restoration efforts or the reliability of the electricity system”. The state-owned utility said it has already strengthened its internal reporting procedures, increased management oversight and introduced measures to improve the consistency, accuracy and timeliness of regulatory submissions. BPL added that it has requested URCA convene a joint reporting workshop for all government-owned electricity providers it regulates. According to the utility, URCA agreed to host the workshop, which will review reporting requirements, templates and submission expectations with the aim of standardising reporting practices. "Major outages, particularly on the Family

Islands, require engineering and operational personnel to focus first on restoring service, ensuring public safety and assessing system conditions," BPL said. They added that the workshop should help streamline the reporting process while ensuring submissions remain complete, accurate and timely. "We recognise the importance of transparent and timely regulatory reporting, and appreciate URCA's collaborative approach to strengthening the process," BPL added. "Our goal is to ensure that outage reports are accurate, consistent and submitted efficiently while our operational teams remain focused on restoring electricity safely and as quickly as possible."

Discouraged workers fall by 15% to strike 2,640 JOBLESS, from Page 1 nothing suitable is available - are also factored in. Besides the 21,465 unemployed Bahamians recorded in the 2025 fourth quarter, who are persons actively looking for jobs but unable to find them, the Institute’s quarterly survey found an even greater number are under-employed. These are persons wanting to earn more income, and work more hours, often being employed in part-time jobs but unable to find the opportunities for more. “There were 26,195 underemployed persons in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing individuals who were working parttime and were available for and seeking additional hours of work,” the Institute confirmed. This means that 10.6 percent of the Bahamian workforce, or more than one in every ten

workers, wants increased hours and extra wages but has yet to achieve. And, when this figure is added to the 21,465 who are unemployed, some 47,660 Bahamians - 19.3 percent, close to one in every five workers - are likely dissatisfied with their lot. Describing this as “ridiculous”, Mr Ferguson told this newspaper that the under-employed figure especially is “a very big number”. The TUC president said: “Some people are having to try to find two or more jobs. I know of cases where house maids or domestic maids are working two jobs just to make ends meet. What needs to happen in The Bahamas, and I’ve been crying for and asking all the social partners, let labour and capital build a basis for co-existence. “The worker has the labour and the employer

has the capital and entrepreneurial skills. We have to find a way to work together in the interests of this country. Other than that, at some point there will be a crisis. We will have a crisis if we continue doing what we are doing. We cannot have only one set of people benefiting. Where we are today is of some concern.” Speaking further to the problems of under-employment, Mr Ferguson added: “It’s ridiculous. Obviously it’s going to continue to have an effect on our economy and society. Eventually, what is going to happen if we do not take account of these things, we are going to be in serious, serious problems when a Bahamian man cannot take care of his family or feed his family or a single parent, a mother, cannot feed their children. “Anarchy will start, and nobody in this little country

of ours will be safe if we do not manage the problem. One out of ten [under-employed], that is ridiculous. That is very serious, very, very serious, and we’ll have to address it and have to address it collectively. There’s no one man band that can solve this kind of problem. “We are all players in the economic circle, and those players must all be allowed to play fairly in the whole economic process.” Acknowledging that unemployment, too, is “a very, very major issue” for similar reasons to under-employment, Mr Ferguson reiterated: “If you cannot assist or feed your family then there’s a tendency to become involved in anti-social activities like breaking into homes, stealing, that type of thing. The number of 21,500 Bahamians who are unemployed is very significant.”

The Institute, unveiling its latest Labour Force Survey findings for the 2025 third and fourth quarter, said: “The number of unemployed persons totaled 21,465 in the fourth quarter, representing a slight decrease from the third quarter. Although the number of unemployed persons declined, the national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 8.7 percent. “The unemployment rate among males increased slightly between the third and fourth quarters, while the unemployment rate among females declined over the same period. Youth unemployment remained unchanged at 18.2 percent. “The number of discouraged workers declined to 2,640 persons in the fourth quarter, representing a decrease of 475 persons (15.2 percent) compared with the third quarter. This

indicates that fewer persons remained outside the labour force because they believed suitable employment opportunities were unavailable.” Youth unemployment in The Bahamas has always hovered around 20 percent, with one in five aged between 15 and 24 years-old seeking work but unable to find it. “Over the same period, employment increased by 3,450 persons, rising from 222,575 in the third quarter to 226,025 in the fourth quarter. “The labour force also expanded by 3,350 persons, with growth in the female labour force accounting for the majority of the overall increase,” the Institute added. “Growth in the female labour force, which increased by 2,335 persons (2 percent), accounted for 70.3 percent of the overall increase. Employment rose by 3,450 persons (1.5 percent) during the period, reaching 226,025 employed persons in the fourth quarter. Employment among males increased by 710 persons to 114,095, while employment among females grew by 2,740 persons to 111,530. “Persons aged 25 to 54 years accounted for 65.4 percent of total employment, and contributed 84 percent of the overall increase in employment. Employment among youth aged 15 to 24 years also increased by 1,425 persons (20.6 percent).” The Institute, identifying where the jobs came from, added: “Employment growth was led by the craft and related trades workers, plant and machine operators and assemblers occupational group, which recorded the largest increase between the third and fourth quarters. The professional, science and engineering professionals occupational group recorded the second-largest increase. “Among females, the largest employment gain occurred in the service workers and shop and market sales workers occupational group, while among males the largest increase occurred in the craft and related trades workers, plant and machine operators and assemblers occupational group. “By industry, the largest increase in employment occurred in community, social and personal services, followed by financing, insurance, real estate and other business services. Community, social and personal services also recorded the largest employment gains for both males and females during the period.”

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Bahamian businesses face export sustainability rethink !"#$%%&'($#%()*% +,-./01#!/2-0122# 3145,61, !"#$%"&'(#)*"+,+-#!."+' BAHAMIAN businesses may be forced to rethink how they manufacture, manage waste and use resources if they want to remain competitive amid new sustainability requirements from the European market, the Government’s trade director revealed yesterday. Brickell Pinder, head of trade and industry in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, told a seminar on the ‘circular economy’ that the European Union's (EU) growing emphasis on reusing and repairing products is becoming a key consideration for exporters, signalling that low tariffs alone are no longer enough to secure access to international markets. "The world has changed," Ms Pinder said, adding that while past trade negotiations focused primarily on reducing duties, sustainability has become an increasingly important

factor in global trade. She pointed to the EU's recently-adopted Circular Economy Act, which aims to double the material re-use rate from roughly 12 percent to 24 percent through measures that encourage products to be reused, repaired and kept in circulation longer. “This year they would have adopted a Circular Economy Act,” Ms Pinder said. “I think their rate of renewal or using products more than once is about 12 percent. They want to increase that to 24 percent. "So in order to do that, they are also going to be initiating initiatives on imports into their economy. Those markets are going to want imported products which meet those standards." Ms Pinder said The Bahamas has already seen the commercial benefits of adopting sustainable practices. She added that since around 2010, Bahamian fisheries exports have been Marine Stewardship Certified (MSC), thereby allowing sustainably-harvested seafood to command

premium prices, particularly in the EU The Ministry of Economic Affairs also believes similar opportunities exist across other sectors as The Bahamas seeks to diversify its economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Pinder said the economic shock created by the collapse in tourism during the pandemic reinforced the need to build greater resilience through the National Trade Policy, adopted in 2023. She said the strategy rests on four pillars: Reducing imports, expanding goods exports, diversifying exports beyond tourism and financial services, and improving productive and export competitiveness. Reducing dependence on imported energy and food remains a major priority, Ms Pinder said, noting that the Government's renewable energy policy targets increase renewable energy generation to 30 percent by 2030. At the same time, The Bahamas is working through CARICOM initiatives aimed at reducing the

region's food import bill. Beyond traditional exports such as fisheries, salt, cascarilla, rum and visual arts, Ms Pinder said new opportunities are emerging in professional services, digital services and the creative industries. The Government has recently completed a creative sector export strategy focused on expanding international markets for Junkanoo music, visual arts and crafts. However, she argued that businesses must increasingly embrace circular economy principles if they want to remain competitive. Those principles include designing products to minimise waste, keeping materials in use for as long as possible through recycling, reuse and refurbishment, and developing products that regenerate natural systems. Ms Pinder added that sustainability has already become mainstream among global corporations, with about 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies now implementing sustainability and waste reduction plans.

"If it's happening at that very high level, there’s definitely going to be a trickle-down effect," she added. Ms Pinder argued that adopting circular business models can generate significant commercial benefits by lowering material purchasing costs, reducing waste disposal expenses and cutting energy consumption, while also creating new revenue streams through refurbishing and extending the life of products. She added that stronger sustainability credentials could also enhance The Bahamas' international reputation. "We have gone around the world and said that climate change is really an existential threat to us," she said. "I think that we could increase our brand globally by saying we are not only sustainable, but we are also making products and providing services that take into account the whole issue of the circular economy." Ms Pinder acknowledged significant obstacles remain, including the high upfront

cost of investing in recycling infrastructure, limited public understanding of sustainable consumption and a shortage of recycling facilities. She said the Government intends to increase awareness among businesses, encourage firms to incorporate waste reduction into their business planning, support investment in recycling infrastructure and promote the adoption of green standards that can improve export competitiveness. Ms Pinder also urged businesses to conduct waste audits, invest in more efficient technologies, train employees in sustainable practices and build circular supply chains. Consumers, she added, also have an important role by supporting sustainable businesses, reducing reliance on single-use plastics and choosing refurbished products where possible. "The move to a circular economy can only happen if there’s collaboration between businesses, governments and consumers," Ms Pinder said.

Carmichael Village SPVs authority to borrow comes under challenge HOUSING, from Page 1 general election plane crash. Mr Gardiner, in evidence and filings with the southern federal New York last week, confirmed Top Notch Builders is his “business” while revealing he has signatory authority over its bank accounts by producing a withdrawal slip purporting to show that $20,000 of the $30,000 found in his possession by US law enforcement came from its facility at Bank of The Bahamas’ JFK Drive branch. And Tribune Business previously revealed that Complete Construction, the contractor constructing the Renaissance at Carmichael Village subdivision, is shown by corporate registry records as being almost 100 percent-owned by Top Notch Builders - meaning that, in effect, it is the latter’s alter ego, front and alias. The Carmichael Village promissory note was recorded on the same day Complete Construction was incorporated - August 8, 2022. Michael Coleman, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent who swore the affidavit detailing the US government’s case against Mr Gardiner, alleged that the latter’s co-conspirators as recently as September 2024 said he “was currently building government buildings” and “reportedly trying to keep his involvement below the radar of law enforcement”. “Based on my participation in this investigation, I understand that comment to be a reference to Gardiner’s company, which has bid on and secured Bahamian government-issued construction projects,” Mr Coleman claimed. “Gardiner owns a business that

Gardiner uses to, among other things, bid on Bahamian government-issued construction contracts and launder his narcotics trafficking proceeds.” Meanwhile, it is unclear whether the Carmichael Village funding is consistent with Heritage’s investment strategy as set out in its 2024 audited financials. This states that investments by parents and other relatives are to be invested specifically in US and Canadian government debt securities; corporate debt instruments “with an approved credit rating”; and “guaranteed investment” certificates issued by US and Canadian financial services providers. Affordable housing, and the promissory note, appear to fall outside this criteria. And the Carmichael Village Project Development Company loan also seems to have appeared in Heritage’s 2023 accounts - but at $20m, not 2024’s $10m, and in US dollars rather than the Bahamian equivalent. Shortly thereafter, by March 2025, the affordable housing SPV suddenly appeared on the Government’s books showing a $10m debt owing to Bahamian taxpayers and the Public Treasury. This suggests that the Heritage loan may have been paid off yet six months later, by September 2025, Carmichael Village Project Development Company was shown as owing $20.2m to the Government. Keith Bell, minister of housing and land reform, last year confirmed that at least a portion of the $20.2m related to loan repayments. “The loan became due. The Government paid $10m from the sales of the homes toward the loan, and the Government paid $10m out of the Public Treasury, and

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we have paid the loan back with interest and that’s it,” he said. Confirmation of Heritage’s identity as Carmichael Village’s original financier also clears up some of the mystery surrounding the project’s funding source. This became controversial in 2022, shortly after the loan was signed with much fanfare, as Jobeth Coleby-Davis, then minister of housing and transport, said the Government had “entered into a funding agreement with a Bahamian wealth management fund” to supply the monies. This “fund” has never been identified until now, but multiple media reports at the time said the facility had been arranged by Bahamian and Jamaican financial services providers - Simplified Lending and Proven Wealth, respectively. Heritage’s website names Proven Wealth as both its investment manager and administrator, while the promissory note describes both it and Simplified Lending as the Carmichael Village facility’s “arrangers”. Johann Heaven, a director of both Heritage and Proven Management, was present at the loan signing ceremony. And Garfield ‘Gary’ Sinclair, one of Proven’s co-founders and a former Bahamas Telecommunications Company

(BTC) chief executive, is named as Heritage’s chairman and signed off on its 2024 audited financial statements. Tribune Business sources yesterday questioned why the Carmichael Village project needed to source financing from Jamaican-controlled, as opposed to Bahamian, funding sources. And they also challenged whether Carmichael Village Project Development Company had the authority to bind the Government, and Bahamian taxpayers, to any obligation to repay this debt. “Under the Public Finance Management Act, only the minister of finance can issue a debt on behalf of the Government,” one contact argued. “The SPV has no legal authority to take on $20m in debt. This is a brand new entity that nobody heard of. How can they commit to a $20m debt? What would enable this SPV to take on $20m? “The Government is doing a lot of these financing things in the shadows. Where did the authority for this SPV to borrow come from? The question is: Who authorised this loan, and did the SPV have any authority in the law to take out such a loan? They would need authority [from Parliament] to borrow the money.”

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Prime Minister on the trip, and visited Jamaican lowcost housing developments while there. It is likely that the financing arrangements were discussed at that time. Simplified Lending was founded by Robert Pantry, a former RBC FINCO managing director, in partnership with ex-Central Bank governor, Julian Francis, and the company describes itself as the “largest mortgage and money broker” in The Bahamas. There is no suggestion that they or Proven Wealth have done anything wrong in relation to Carmichael Village.

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Latest Rosewood Exuma fight on fresh environmental studies DEVELOP, from Page 1 major legal victory”, and branded the outcome of yesterday’s events as nothing more than “a tempest in a tea cup”. However, the Turtlegrass spokesman asserted: “We are very pleased that the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) has admitted our expert evidence…, rejecting their lawyers’ attempt to gag us. “At the preliminary hearing on May 11, 2026, Yntegra’s lawyers reserved the right to review the reports before objecting. Apparently they didn’t need to. [Monday] afternoon, less than one working day before today’s hearing, Yntegra delivered a 53-page submission arguing the Appeal Board cannot consider any evidence beyond the original record in the Town Planning Committee hearing, full stop. Content irrelevant.” Accusing Yntegra and its attorneys of waiting “until the eve of the hearing” to voice these arguments “without ever engaging with the substance of reports Turtlegrass believes are of real merit and direct relevance to this appeal”, they added: “One has to ask why a party confident in its position would fight so hard to keep credible expert

evidence out of the room entirely, rather than simply contest it on the merits. “This is a significant question - not just for this case, but for how planning appeals are conducted generally - and Turtlegrass will not be ambushed into responding without proper time to prepare. “As a result of today’s decision to admit our evidence, the matter has been adjourned. Turtlegrass is confident in the merits of its position and the contents of its expert evidence.” Yntegra, not surprisinhgly, vehemently rejected and disagreed with this interpretation of events. It said: “Today’s hearing did not address the merits of the appeal, make findings on environmental issues or overturn any approvals. It was a routine procedural matter concerning how the appeal will proceed. Turtlegrass has sought to portray the Board’s decision to admit additional ‘expert’ reports as a substantive legal victory. It is nothing of the sort. “Yntegra’s objection was based on a straightforward procedural issue and previous Appeal Board decisions concerning the proper scope of material that may be considered on appeal. The additional reports were created after

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the Town Planning Committee made its decision, and were therefore never before the Committee when it granted preliminary site plan approval. “Our position was that such material should not ordinarily be introduced for the first time during the appeal process. That objection had nothing whatsoever to do with the substance of the additional reports,” the Miami-based developer added. “The Board’s decision to permit Turtlegrass to rely on those reports was a procedural one. It does not speak to the credibility, accuracy or weight of the reports, all of which remain to be tested during the appeal. “Environmental assessments were conducted by the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection, which subsequently issued four certificates of environmental clearance for the project. Yntegra remains confident that the Appeal Board will give appropriate weight to the Department’s evaluations as it considers the appeal. “Attempting to portray today’s routine procedural ruling as a major legal victory is little more than a tempest in a teapot. Yntegra remains confident that the

appeal is without merit, and looks forward to addressing it before the Appeal Board through the evidence and the applicable law - not through competing press releases.” The Appeal Board’s evidence decision followed hours of arguments over whether it could consider the six reports that were not before the Town Planning Committee (TPC) when it granted the approvals now under appeal. Robert Adams KC, appearing for Yntegra, urged the Board to reject the reports, arguing it would be “unfair” for Turtlegrass to criticise the Town Planning Committe’s decision using evidence the committee “never had an opportunity to consider”. He argued the appeal should be confined to the existing record before the Town Planning Committe, telling the Board there was “no rational basis” to depart from previous decisions refusing to consider material that had not been submitted to the Committee. Fred Smith KC and Peter Village KC, representing Turtlegrass, argued the Board has broad powers to consider additional evidence and should not restrict itself to the Town Planning Committe record.

Mr Village said excluding the reports would leave Turtlegrass “gagged” and unable to properly challenge the approvals, arguing the expert evidence goes directly to environmental issues that should be considered as part of the appeal. After a brief recess, the Board said it would allow the reports to proceed and invited Yntegra’s attorneys to indicate how much time they would need to respond. The chairman also made clear the Board had not yet determined whether it will ultimately rely on the reports in reaching its decision. The ruling means the substantive appeal hearing, previously scheduled for July 6 and 7, will now be delayed pending further directions from the Board. Turtlegrass is appealing permits granted by the Town Planning Committee for Yntegra’s proposed development earlier this year after developers submitted a revised site plan due to “significant concerns” over the service dock’s location. Much of yesterday’s hearing centred on whether the Appeal Board is limited to reviewing the material considered by the Town Planning Committe or

whether it has discretion to receive fresh evidence. Mr Adams maintained that allowing new expert reports would effectively permit parties to rebuild their cases on appeal.v”The record of appeal... is not a free-for-all,” he argued, adding that the regulations clearly limit the record to material that was “submitted to and considered by the committee”. Mr Village disagreed, telling the Board the appeal is more than a review of the Town Planning Committe’s decision and that it has the authority to consider the merits of the case. He argued the reports identify deficiencies in the environmental assessments underpinning the project, and said the Board should have regard to them before determining the appeal. “Don’t you think it’s appropriate that you should have regard to the expert evidence?” Mr Village asked Board members. The hearing also featured discussion over the Board’s ability to assess technical environmental issues. During one exchange, a Board member acknowledged the panel did not possess expertise in areas such as hydrology, prompting Mr Village to argue that was precisely why expert evidence should be heard.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTENT TO CHANGE NAME BY DEED POLL

INTENT TO CHANGE NAME BY DEED POLL

The public is hereby advised that I, VINCENT LIVINGSTONE HUTCHINSON of Nicholls Town Andros, Bahamas, intend to change my name to VINCENT LIVINGSTONE EVANS. If there are any objections to challenge the name by deed poll, you may write such objections to the Chief Passport Officer, P.O. o , assau, he aha as no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the pub ication of this notice.

The public is hereby advised that I, KEVIN NATHANIEL ADDERLEY of Freeport, GB, Bahamas, intend to change my name to KEVIN NATHANIEL HUNT. If there are any objections to challenge the name by deed poll, you may write such objections to the Chief Passport Officer, P.O. Box N-742, Nassau, The Bahamas no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this notice.

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that I LUCKSON TILUS of P.O.Box: F-42549 Poinciana Drive #155 , Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, applying to the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, for Registration Naturalization as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who knows any reason why registration/naturalization should not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 24th day of June, 2026 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.

NOTICE is hereby given that I ROSENA FRANCOIS of Badgeland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas, applying to the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, for Registration Naturalization as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who knows any reason why registration/naturalization should not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 24th day of June, 2026 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.

NOTICE is hereby given that I WILTERSON GUILBAUD of East Street South Road, New Providence, Bahamas, applying to the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, for Registration Naturalization as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who knows any reason why registration/ naturalization should not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 1ST day of July, 2026 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.

Legal Notice

Legal Notice

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE

INTENT TO CHANGE NAME BY DEED POLL The public is hereby advised that I, JANAMAE JULETTE MATILLA ROBERTS, A.K.A JANAMAE JUILETTE MATILDA ROBERTS, and A.K.A JANAMAE JULIETTE MATILDA of Harbour Island, Bahamas intend to change my name to JANAMAE JULETTE MATILDA ROBERTSGRANT. If there are any objections to challenge the name by deed poll, you may write such objections to the Chief Passport Officer, P.O. Box N-742, Nassau, The Bahamas no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this notice.

Werner Capital Advisory Ltd.

Westwood Capital Fund Ltd.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT (No. 45 of 2000)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT (No. 45 of 2000)

In Voluntary Liquidation

In Voluntary Liquidation

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Section 138 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, No.45 of 2000, the dissolution of Werner Capital Advisory Ltd. has been completed, a Certificate of Dissolution has been issued and the Company has therefore been struck off the Register. The date of completion of the Dissolution was the 29th day of May, 2026.

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Section 138 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, No.45 of 2000, the dissolution of Westwood Capital Fund Ltd. has been completed, a Certificate of Dissolution has been issued and the Company has therefore been struck off the Register. The date of completion of the Dissolution was the 29th day of May, 2026.

Amity Estates Limited Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 138 (8) of the International Business Companies Act 2000 notice is hereby given that the above-named Company has been dissolved and struck off the Register pursuant to a Certificate of Dissolution issued by the Registrar General on the 2nd day of June 2026. Brian Selvadurai Liquidator

Signed: ______________________________ Doddy Kuntjoro Liquidator

Signed: ______________________________ Doddy Kuntjoro Liquidator

of Amity Estates Limited

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026, PAGE 5

‘More progress can be made’ amid near record-low unemployment rate EMPLOYED, from Page 1 placed on enabling young Bahamian digital content creators to receive proper compensation for their work. Mrs Glover-Rolle, speaking to the overall Labour Force Survey and relatively low jobless rates below 9 percent, said: “We see this as a positive signal, but we also note that more progress can be made. An unemployment rate sitting in the 8 percent range is among the lowest rates this country has recorded in many years. “It sits well below what we saw when we first came to office in 2021, and it continues a downward trend that has held steady throughout the past five years. Two consecutive quarters in that range tells us the labour market has found a more stable footing. That stability is what allows the Government and private sector to confidently plan further job creation so we can drive that number even lower.”

As for the number of jobs created during the 2025 second half exceeding the pace of workforce expansion, the minister added: “This is one of the more encouraging signals in the data. Employment grew by 3,450 persons over the two quarters, and the labour force grew by 3,350. “That means the economy generated enough opportunity to absorb virtually everyone who entered the job market looking for work. It also matters that women accounted for a majority of the labour force growth. That tells us more Bahamian women are stepping into the workforce and they are successfully finding opportunities. “When we see new entrants being absorbed like this, it points to real demand in the labour market. The corresponding decline in discouraged workers reinforces that.” Outlining how the Government plans to expand employment opportunities, Mrs Glover-Rolle said: “Our approach to

expanding employment rests on three pillars. “First, we have training and education, so we can move people from being unskilled to skilled, and from being considered unemployable to being genuinely qualified for employment opportunities. “Second is job creation through sustained foreign and domestic investment, with billions of dollars in projects ongoing or in the pipeline, paired with consistent enforcement of the law ensuring that qualified Bahamians get first consideration for opportunities before a work permit is issued to a non-Bahamian,” she added. “Third, we are expanding opportunity across the archipelago so that training initiatives and jobs are not limited to New Providence and Family Islanders are included. For the more than 26,000 workers who reported that they are under-employed and looking for more work, the solution remains the same. “As hotel, construction, infrastructure and

other projects move from approval to execution across our islands, the better-paying jobs and additional hours and shifts those workers are looking for will follow,” Mrs Glover-Rolle said. “However, workers must also better qualify themselves to take advantage of these emerging opportunities, and that is why I continue to encourage workers across the nation to take advantage of free training opportunities at BTVI, the National Training Agency, Upskill, the National Apprenticeship Programme and other training programmes, so they can be ready to participate in the progress happening throughout the nation.” Mr Thompson, meanwhile, pointed to the 26,195 under-employed Bahamians who are working but want more hours or better employment opportunities. “Every Bahamian who gets a job is good news, and we welcome that. But this report also reminds us that having a job is not

always enough. A job with too few hours, too little income or no real opportunity for advancement is not enough,” he argued, adding that employment statistics tell only part of the story. “The real questions Bahamians are asking are simple,” Mr Thompson said. “Can I afford my groceries? Can I save to buy a home? Can I put something aside for my children’s future? Can I build a better life? Those are the questions that truly measure the strength of an economy. “We need a national strategy that makes it easier to start and grow a business, improves access to financing, cuts unnecessary red tape and helps Bahamian businesses sell their products and services around the world. Government should also engage directly with global digital platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and banks, together with international payment providers, so Bahamians have the same opportunities to earn income as entrepreneurs in other countries.”

Mr Thompson welcomed the Government’s commitment to mandatory timelines for development approvals, but said these alone would not solve the problem. “Mandatory timelines will only work if we fundamentally change the way government operates,” he said. “Digital government must move from aspiration to implementation. Applications should be submitted once, government agencies should communicate electronically, and applicants should be able to track approvals every step of the way. “Every unnecessary delay means investment delayed, businesses delayed and opportunities delayed. We should use technology to eliminate red tape, speed up approvals and get projects moving. The next chapter of our economy must be about creating more owners, more innovators and more employers. That is how we create lasting prosperity for Bahamian families. That should be our national focus.”

Gov’t must go beyond just funding small businesses DELAYED, from Page 1 last year September,” Ms Small said. “We were ready. We weren’t able to open until last week, so that meant paying rent, that meant holding off on staff. I lost an excellent bartender because we were waiting. But we were trying to be as compliant as possible. So my advocacy is those frustrations.” Beyond regulatory reform, Ms Small argued that government support should go well beyond helping entrepreneurs launch businesses. “My next level of advocacy is that we can’t just fund businesses,” she said. “We have to create an environment that sustains them. “You would find more and more, straight across the board, we are investing a lot in businesses, a lot of small business grants, loans, etc. But for me, as someone who’s already bought the equipment, that already has the staff, I need more access to resources.” Ms Small believes one of the biggest gaps is access to operational knowledge from established hospitality operators. Pointing to the limited number of largescale Bahamian-owned restaurants, she said entrepreneurs would benefit from structured industry partnerships that provide behind-the-scenes management training rather than only front-line hospitality experience. “My husband and I are one of the few Bahamian black-owned restaurant brands at this level,” she said. “I’m talking about a 200seater restaurant. What I do need is if Atlantis would offer some type of insight training on logistics in a way that we would never get it, [so we] would understand how to run a 200-seater restaurant.” Ms Small said the industry currently offers opportunities to learn as servers or cooks, but provides few avenues for entrepreneurs to gain exposure to the operational and logistical aspects of managing large hospitality businesses. “We have to do more where our international businesses are pouring back in, training our people,” Ms Small said. She argued such collaboration would benefit the wider tourism economy by strengthening locally-owned restaurants that complement the country’s major resorts. “We have to look at it as more than just building up Atlantis or Baha Mar, because there are going to be guests who don’t want to sit down at their restaurants, who want to come off the bridge or come down to a different restaurant,” she added. “For me, it’s almost creating an ecosystem of excellence.” Ms Small envisioned a system where internationally-recognised resorts could recommend

Bahamian-owned establishments that have met industry training standards, enhancing the overall visitor experience while raising operating standards across the sector.

She added that experienced entrepreneurs also have a responsibility to mentor newcomers, helping them avoid costly mistakes made during their early years in business.

“When someone comes to me and says, ‘Hey, I want to open a restaurant’, I’m trying my best to give them my POS insights. I’m trying to get them insight into my operational documents,

because I want you to skip the five years we were failing or weren’t making those decisions,” Ms Small said. “For me, more than ever, I really advocate for sustainability in how we train,

resources, operational support, a lot of the things that take the business from being a start-up to being a business that could withstand and really maintain itself five plus years.”

MARKET REPORT Monday, 29 June 2026 BISX ALL SHARE INDEX:

CLOSE

CHANGE

%CHANGE

YTD

YTD%

3221.97

-0.10

0.00

122.38

3.61

SYMBOL

LAST CLOSE

CLOSE

CHANGE

VOLUME

BISX LISTED & TRADED SECURITIES 52WK HI

EPS$

DIV$

P/E

9.90

52WK LOW 5.70

AML Foods Limited

SECURITY

AML

9.49

9.49

0.00

1.255

0.290

7.6

YIELD 3.06%

56.00

44.71

APD Limited

APD

50.50

50.50

0.00

2.855

2.000

17.7

3.96%

2.76

2.15

Benchmark

BBL

2.18

2.18

0.00

0.680

0.020

3.2

0.92%

3.15

2.00

Bahamas First Holdings Limited

BFH

2.30

2.30

0.00

0.345

0.080

6.7

3.48% 0.71%

8.45

4.50

Bank of Bahamas

BOB

8.45

8.45

0.00

0.675

0.060

12.5

12.00

11.25

Bahamas Property Fund

BPF

12.00

12.00

0.00

1.003

0.400

12.0

3.33%

10.50

9.50

Bahamas Waste

BWL

10.34

10.34

0.00

0.475

0.450

21.8

4.35% 6.37%

4.15

3.50

Cable Bahamas

CAB

3.77

3.77

0.00

-0.108

0.240

-34.9

10.72

9.63

Commonwealth Brewery

CBB

10.10

10.10

0.00

0.517

0.470

19.5

4.65%

4.85

4.00

Commonwealth Bank

CBL

4.25

4.25

0.00

0.173

0.225

24.6

5.29%

18.00

12.74

Colina Holdings

CHL

18.00

18.00

0.00

2.215

0.520

8.1

2.89%

16.60

15.45

CIBC Caribbean Bank (Bahamas) Limited

CIB

16.49

16.49

0.00

1.026

0.360

16.1

2.18%

6.90

6.14

Consolidated Water BDRs

CWCB

5.90

5.86

(0.04)

0.000

0.079

N/A

1.35%

5.49

4.87

Doctor's Hospital

DHS

4.87

4.87

0.00

0.458

0.090

10.6

1.85%

12.88

10.80

Emera Incorporated

EMAB

13.14

13.06

(0.08)

0.000

0.391

N/A

2.99% 3.23%

7.75

6.30

Famguard

FAM

7.73

7.73

0.00

0.363

0.250

21.3

17.01

13.44

Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited

FBB

13.44

13.44

0.00

0.631

0.520

21.3

3.87%

7.70

6.10

FOCOL Holdings Limited

FCL

7.20

7.20

0.00

0.363

0.150

19.8

2.08%

18.00

15.05

Finco

FIN

18.00

18.00

0.00

0.879

5.600

20.5

31.11%

20.07

16.76

J. S. Johnson

JSJ

20.07

20.07

0.00

1.039

1.100

19.3

5.48%

1.00

1.00

Bahamas First Holdings Preference

BFHP

1.00

0.00

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.00% 6.25%

PREFERENCE SHARES

1.00

1.00

1.00

Colina Holdings Class A

CHLA

1.00

1.00

0.00

0.000

0.000

0.000

10.00

10.00

Fidelity Bank Bahamas Class A

FBBA

10.00

10.00

0.00

0.000

0.000

0.000

7.00%

1.00

1.00

Focol Class B

FCLB

1.00

1.00

0.00

0.000

0.000

0.000

6.50%

52WK HI

52WK LOW

SECURITY

SYMBOL

LAST CLOSE

INTEREST

MATURITY

115.92

104.79

Bahamas Note 6.95 (2029)

BAH29

107.31

107.31

0.00

6.95%

20-Nov-2029

100.00

100.00

BGS: 2014-12-30Y

BG0130

100.00

100.00

0.00

6.25%

15-Dec-2044

100.00

100.00

BGS: 2015-1-30Y

BG0230

100.00

100.00

0.00

6.25%

30-Jul-2045

100.00

100.00

BGS: 2015-6-30Y

BG0330

100.00

100.00

0.00

6.25%

26-Jun-2045

97.15

93.83

BGRS FX BGR124238

BSBGR1242381

95.14

95.14

0.00

5.06%

13-Jul-2038

94.30

90.48

BGRS FX BGR132249

BSBGR1322498

90.48

90.48

0.00

5.65%

15-Oct-2049

94.96

92.18

BGRS FX BGR125238

BSBGR1252380

94.56

94.56

0.00

5.00%

15-Oct-2038

100.00

97.35

BGRS FX BGR118037

BSBGR1180375

97.51

97.51

0.00

5.22%

13-Oct-2037

100.29

100.24

BGRS FL BGRS82027

BSBGRS820275

100.29

100.29

0.00

4.56%

8-Oct-2027

100.18

100.18

BGRS FL BGRS95027

BSBGRS950270

100.18

100.18

0.00

4.29%

25-Sep-2027

99.96

99.96

BGRS FL BGRS97031

BSBGRS970310

100.15

100.15

0.00

4.30%

17-Apr-2031

99.96

99.96

BGRS FL BGRS97033

BSBGRS970336

100.42

100.42

0.00

5.00%

17-Apr-2033

100.42

100.42

BGRS FL BGRS78026

BSBGRS780263

100.09

100.09

0.00

6.59%

22-Sep-2026

97.76

97.76

BGRS FX BGRS94031

BSBGRS940313

95.72

95.72

0.00

5.24%

16-Jul-2031

52WK HI 2.97

52WK LOW 2.11

BAHAMAS GOVERNMENT STOCK - (percentage pricing)

MUTUAL FUNDS

CLOSE

FUND CFAL Bond Fund

CHANGE

VOLUME

NAV 2.97

YTD% 1.79%

12 MTH% 4.30%

31-May-2026

NAV Date

5.92

3.30

CFAL Balanced Fund

5.92

2.54%

5.79%

31-May-2026

2.94

1.68

CFAL Money Market Fund

2.49

1.27%

2.93%

29-May-2026

258.95

116.70

CFAL Global Equity Fund

258.95

14.44%

14.44%

31-Dec-2025

6.04%

6.04%

31-Dec-2025

232.65

199.28

CFAL Global Fixed Income Fund

232.65

1.97

1.90

Leno Financial Conservative Fund

1.97

0.54%

3.23%

31-May-2026

2.44

2.30

Leno Financial Aggressive Fund

2.44

2.60%

6.11%

31-May-2026

2.20

2.10

Leno Financial Balanced Fund

2.20

1.36%

4.52%

31-May-2026

1.00

0.98

Leno Financial Global Bond Fund

1.00

0.69%

2.39%

31-May-2026

11.67

6.41

RF Bahamas Opportunities Fund - Secured Balanced Fund

11.79

5.82%

1.06%

28-Feb-2026

16.29

7.62

RF Bahamas Opportunities Fund - Targeted Equity Fund

16.42

0.84%

8.03%

28-Feb-2026

8.55

5.66

RF Bahamas Opportunities Fund - Prime Income Fund

8.65

1.12%

4.26%

28-Feb-2026

16.64

8.65

RF Bahamas International Investment Fund Limited - Equities Sub Fund

16.57

1.77%

10.34%

28-Feb-2026

12.84

10.54

RF Bahamas International Investment Fund Limited - High Yield Income Fund

13.58

3.63%

1.16%

28-Feb-2026

10.77

9.57

RF Bahamas International Investment Fund Limited - Alternative Strategies Fund

12.24

2.49%

3.13%

28-Feb-2026

Coralisle Bahamas Fund - Class D

N/A

N/A

N/A

31-Oct-2025

Coralisle Bahamas Fund - Class E

11.65

3.00%

25.60%

31-Oct-2025

Coralisle Bahamas Fund - Class F

14.10

N/A

N/A

31-Oct-2025

16.27

9.88

11.22

8.45

14.89

11.20

MARKET NEWS

MARKET SUMMARY

Bahamas First Holdings Limited (BFH) : Declared a dividend of $0.04 per common share; record date 29 June 2026; payable 30 June 2026.

Market Capitalization: $7,191,254,520.47 Total Volume: N/A Total Value: N/A Trading

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MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND LAND REFORM continues

SCHEDULE A (11) Area = 4,440 Sq. Ft. ALL THAT piece parcel or lot of land (hereinafter referred to as the said parcel of land) containing by admeasurement Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty (4,440) Sq. Ft. or thereabout being recorded in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6611 NP. New Providence and situate along the eastern side of Washington Street approximately 750 feet north of Cordeaux Avenue and 0.19 miles south of Wulff Road in the central district of New Providence in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The said parcel of land accurately described as follows: Commencing at a point (hereinafter referred to as the point of beginning) coordinated N 2, 773, 028.82 (m) E 264, 386.31 (m) running in a direction of N273°45'23” for a distance of Eighty Seven and Forty-two Hundredths (87.42’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 12°27'59” for a distance of Fifty Four and Eightfive Hundredths (54.85’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 96°12'25” for a distance of Thirty Three and Forty-four Hundredths (33.44’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 92°36'28” for a distance of Forty Five and Forty-nine Hundredths (45.49’) Feet to the point, thence in a direction of N 183°30'46” for a distance of Fifty Three and Seventy Hundredths (53.70’) Feet to a point of beginning. The said lot of land has such position, shape, dimensions and boundary marks as shown on plan.

SCHEDULE A (12) Lot No 9. Within Lot No. 12 Moores Subdivision (Moores Plan) Area = 3,600 Sq. Ft.

ALL THAT piece parcel or lot of land (hereinafter referred to as the said parcel of land) containing by admeasurement Three Thousand Six Hundred (3,600) Sq. Ft. or thereabout being recorded in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6613 NP. New Providence and situate along the western side of John Terrace approximately 40 feet north of Moores Avenue and 320 feet south of Wulff Road in the Central district of New Providence in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The said parcel of land accurately described as follows: Commencing at a point (hereinafter referred to as the point of beginning) coordinated N 2, 773, 269.52 (m) E 264, 244.02 (m) running in a direction of N 105°00'14” for a distance of Ninety (90.00’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 195°00'14” for a distance of Forty (40.00’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 285°00'14” for a distance of Ninety (90.00’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 15°00'14” for a distance of Forty (40.00’) Feet to a point of beginning. The said lot of land has such position, shape, dimensions and boundary marks as shown on plan.

SCHEDULE L B (1) Lot No 1500 Pinewood Subdivision Area = 5,000 Sq. Ft.

ALL THAT piece parcel or lot of land (hereinafter referred to as the said parcel of land) containing .by admeasurement Five Thousand (5,000) Sq. Ft. or thereabout being recorded in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6612 NP. New Providence and situate along the northwestern side of Pinewood Drive approximately 0.50 miles east of East Street and 1,960 feet southwest of C.W Saunders Highway in the Southern district of New Providence in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The said parcel of land accurately described as follows: Commencing at a point (hereinafter referred to as the point of beginning) coordinated N 2, 769, 447.86 (m) E 264, 358.63 (m) running in a direction of N 57°29'03” for a distance of Fifty (50.00’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 147°29'03” for a distance of One Hundred (100.00’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 237°29'03” for a distance of Fifty (50.00’) Feet to a point, thence in a direction of N 327°29'03” for a distance of One Hundred (100.00’) Feet to a point of beginning. The said lot of land has such position, shape, dimensions and boundary marks as shown on plan.

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THE TRIBUNE AP SPORTS EXTRA

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with six goals, France beats Sweden 3-0 !"#56)*78#!79:# *'#$./012#+03140 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cupknockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 yesterday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay. Bradley Barcola added a 53rd-minute goal for France and Mbappé capped the scoring in the 74th minute for his third two-goal game in four matches. His six goals tied Argentina forward Lionel Messi for the tournament lead and gave him 18 in his World Cup career, one shy of Messi's record. “I’m very aware of who I am, how I play, what I shall do, but it’s not just about me,” Mbappé said through a translator." The entire team is aware of what should be done. It is a new competition that has started today. We did play well, but we were timid. We could

have done better at the beginning." Mbappé’s 10 knockout round goals are two more than the previous high by Brazilian greats Leonidas and Ronaldo. France coach Didier Deschamps bowed when his star came to the bench after he was substituted in the 85th minute. “We’re on a mission. — so am I with them,” Deschamps said through a translator. France, the World Cup runner-up four years ago and a tournament favourite this time, has outscored opponents 13-2, with Michael Olise assisting on five goals. “They are skilled at knowing when to change the pace and increase it, when to possess the ball, went to fall back,” Sweden captain Victor Lindelöf said through a translator. Seeking to reach its third straight World Cup final, France plays Paraguay on July 4 in Philadelphia, and the winner advances to a quarterfinal against Canada or Morocco five days later at Foxborough, Massachusetts.

On a brutally hot afternoon at MeLife Stadium, site of the World Cup final in July 19, France outshot Sweden 25-7, including 15-3 in the first half. It was 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), sunny and humid at the 5pm kickoff with poor air quality. During the first half hydration break, France defender Lucas Digne let himself be doused by a sprinkler. Mbappé hit a post in the 32nd minute, raising both hands in disgust, and France nearly went ahead four minutes later on Olise’s spectacular bicycle kick from just inside the penalty area, which also clanked off a post. In the first World Cup meeting between the nations, Mbappé scored after goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström tipped Olise’s shot just outside the post. Olise played a short corner kick to Ousmane Dembélé, who passed to Mbappé near the byline. Mbappé took a crossover step to get around Viktor Gyökeres and from just

outside the 6-yard box sent a diagonal shot inside the far post. Mbappé ran up the centre of the field to celebrate his 61st international goal, colliding with Dembélé, and jogged to the bench to hug Deschamps, who returned for the match after going to France for his mother’s funeral. “He knows that he will never be alone with us and we will support him,” Mbappé said. Gustaf Lagerbielke lost the ball ahead of France’s second goal. Aurélien Tchouaméni passed to Olise, who nutmegged Lagerbielke, and Barcola took a centering touch and sent the ball past Zetterström’s outstretched right hand. Mbappé entertained the crowd with a backheel pass to Barcola in the buildup to France’s third goal. Barcola passed to Olise, who passed to Mbappé as the star sprinted into the penalty area. He steadied the ball with a touch and fired the ball inside the far post.

D#%!@*'() E?,-1.) F81GG7) 3HI5) 67,78+197() (6;+-./) 9<7-+) 9<-+2)/;1,)1/1-.(9)JK727.)?7(97+21?A ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))3%B)B<;9;C'?@4A?#$@31B5 A crowd of 80,663 raised the record total for the expanded 104-match tournament above 5 million. A majority of fans wore France’s blue, with a pocket in Sweden’s yellow at one end. “If we look at where we were not so long ago — we’re here and we’ve played

in the World Cup," Lindelöf said. “We lost against one of the best countries in the world.” Mbappé wasn't quite ready to turn his attention to Paraguay just yet. “I’m looking forward to the changing room and the AC," he said.

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its first knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1 !"#$%&'(&)#(*+,-)$# *'#$./012#+03140 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Erling Haaland savoured the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans. “This is unbelievable. This is history,” Haaland said on the field after the game. A slight tap from Haaland's left foot in the 86th minute was the difference as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 yesterday, setting up another World Cup match against five-time champion Brazil — 28 years after a victory that many consider the greatest ever for the Norwegians. For now, they prefer to enjoy their latest accomplishment. “What we’re going to think about now

is to enjoy the win today. We’re really happy and proud of ourselves,” said Martin Odeegaard, the team's captain who banged the drum to set the pace for the postgame row. “Hopefully we can keep dreaming and keep believing and keep performing like we did.” Antonio Nusa scored the opening goal in the first half with a curling kick for Norway, which in its fourth World Cup will next play in the round of 16 against Brazil on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. “This is really a dream come true,” Nusa said in translated remarks. Norway is in its first World Cup since that 1998 appearance, when the team got to the knockout round only after scoring goals in the 83rd and 89th minutes for an incredible 2-1 comeback win over then-reigning World Cup champion Brazil in the group finale. Amad Diallo, who had prevented

Local Sports Calendar TENNIS EAGLE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY THE Eagle Performance Academy is scheduled to hold its Summer Tennis Camp from June 22 to July 24 at the Meridian School. The camp is designed to build confidence, improve athleticism, develop leadership and to train, compete and grow. For more information, persons can contact Larikah Russell at 727-8296 BASKETBALL NEX-GEN CAMP COACH Rony ‘JR’ Cadot will host his Nex-Gen Basketball Camp at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium from July 13-18. The camp will run from 2-5 pm. Interested persons

can register by calling coach Cadot at 535-9354 or log onto to www.jrcbasketball. com SPORTS SUMMER SPORTS CAMP THE Randimae Tigers Sporting Club is scheduled to hold its Summer Sports Camp at the AF Adderley Junior High School from 9am to 1pm June 29 to July 21. The camp, featuring basketball, soccer and volleyball, is designed to inspire active minds and healthy bodies all summer long. The camp is free of charge. Interested persons can contact Kevon Spence, Randy Cunningham and Deandra Cunningham.

!"#$%&'()*+,-./)011,1.2)345)67,78+197()1:97+)(6;+-./)<-() (-27'()(76;.2)/;1,)1/1-.(9)=>;+?)@;1(9)?7(97+21?A )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))3%B)B<;9;C%/;"#<=134004>5 Norway from taking a twogoal lead earlier in the second half, evened the match for Ivory Coast with a left-footed kick in the 74th minute. Even after Haaland’s go-ahead goal, his Norway-record 60th in 53 matches, Ivory Coast kept pressing and had a chance to equalise with a direct free kick by Diallo in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Orjan Nyland made a leaping stop, the last of his four saves, when he deflected the ball away as he extended his left hand across his body.

“After their equaliser, it was easy to panic. But we got our players in the right position and managed to play our game again,” Norway coach Ståle Solbakken said. Haaland's 27 touches were the fewest of any Norway player who played the full match. But he was open after three defenders converged when Patrick Berg moved into the penalty area with the ball before making a quick pass. It was a slow roll over the line after coming off the foot of Haaland, who

lunged forward as if he might have to kick it again. It was his Haaland's fifth goal in three games at this year’s tournament. That is one behind Lionel Messi, who has six for Argentina and scored three of those in two group games at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Haaland, who won the Golden Boot in the Premier League last season with 27 goals for Manchester City, has scored in 13 straight competitive international games — a total of 25 goals in that span. The youthful Elephants, ranked 31st by FIFA, had never before won twice in the same World Cup. This was the fourth World Cup appearance for the West African nation, the same as Norway. “We are proud for what we achieved,” Diallo said. “But a big disappointment because we knew we have quality in the team, we have players that can make a difference anytime.” Nusa scored his first World Cup goal in the 39th

minute when he took a few strides past the left corner of the penalty area and sent a right-footed kick between two defenders toward the far post. Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana made a diving attempt at the ball that was just beyond his extended reach, and he was still in air when he turned his head back to see the ball curl into the net. It was Nusa’s ninth international goal in 28 games for Norway. Diallo evened the score at 1-1 after a give-and-go with Nicolas Pepe, who had scored both Ivory Coast goals in its previous game and was stopped by Nyland in the 55th minute. Diallo found space for his leftfooted blast. That came only about eight minutes after Torbjorn Heggen had a shot for Norway that was deflected away by Diallo, who was right next to his keeper. Nusa's yellow card in stoppage time before the half set up a free kick by Pepe, but the ensuing header went left of the post.

Top swimmer Lamar gets set for Commonwealth Games GAMES, from Page 12 psychology, said he’s close to his personal best times, even though he’s not shaved or tapered for the competition. “I really like what I did in my 50 free and 100m. In both events, I was about half-a-second off my personal bests,” Taylor said. “It felt really good, really controlled and smooth, so I’m really happy with that. “My times are coming down in training. I think for the next two to three weeks, I will be training a little harder. “As I get closer to the Commonwealth Games, I will taper down and be

coming down to my top speed.” Taylor, 23, has posted career best times of 22.05 in the 50m free and 48.51 in the 100m free, both national records as well as 23.91 in the 50m fly and 55.80 in the 100m back. He already has a gold medal from the 2023 CCCAN in San Salvador, El Salvador, in the 50 backstroke and a bronze at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción in the 50m free. With the Nationals being his last meet before he heads to Glasgow, Scotland, for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, scheduled for July 23 to

August 3, Taylor said he’s just eager to see how well he can perform. “I’m pretty sure that I am seeded to make it out of the heats to the semifinals and from the semifinals, I would love to make the final and possibly reach the podium with a top three finish. That would be lovely.” While the Bahamas Olympic Committee has not yet ratified the team for the games, it’s anticipated that swimming will have at least six competitors competing. Taylor, who has also represented The Bahamas at the 2024 Olympic Games and the 2022 World Aquatics Championships,

said he’s confident that whoever is selected will compete very well for The Bahamas. In his initial appearance at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 in Birmingham, Great Britain, Taylor advanced to the final of the men’s 50m free where he placed seventh. As he completed his collegiate tenure at Tennessee, Taylor won a pair of NCAA National Championship titles as a member of the men’s Vol’s 200m and 400m freestyle relays. He also won four All-American certificates and three SEC gold medals in the 200 and 400m free relays and the 200m medley relay.

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LeBron hits free agency: James not returning Jonquel leads New York with 21 but to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere Valkyries down !"#$%&#'()*+,-.# /0#!123456177#89:549 LEBRON James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed “decision” — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is over and that he'll play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere. James has made clear many times in recent years that more championships are his motivation, which means it's almost certain he'll pick a team that he believes can contend for an NBA title in 2027. Golden State is believed to be on his list, though there are certainly some who will wonder if reunions with Cleveland and Miami are possible. Or, perhaps, a new landing

spot awaits such as San Antonio, where he could partner with 7-foot-4 global megastar Victor Wembanyama. “I’ve done it all. I’ve seen it all,” James said when the Lakers' season ended in May — after what was his last game with the franchise. “Just being able to compete and trying to win championships, I think that’s a motivating factor.” The first half of his decision is complete: He's back for at least one more year, which means his family agreed to that part of the plan — James had said his wife Savannah and 12-yearold daughter Zhuri would have big says in whether or not he continued to play. His next decision — where to play — is among the biggest dominoes that will fall during the NBA's offseason player movement window, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded by Milwaukee to Miami.

Liberty 76-67

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kaila Charles tied a season high with 13 points off the bench and the Golden State Valkyries held the New York Liberty to their lowest-scoring first half of the season en route to a 76-67 victory on Sunday night. Kayla Thornton added 11 points, while Janelle Salaun and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 10 for Golden State (13-7), whose reserves outscored New York’s 39-11. Jonquel Jones led New York (12-8) with 21 points and seven rebounds. Breanna Stewart added 15 points and Sabrina Ionescu had nine. Golden State, which led 41-29 at halftime, stretched its advantage to 64-48 after three quarters before New York held the Valkyries to 12 points in the fourth. Ionescu was scoreless in the first half — her fourth zeropoint half of the season. She finished 3 for 10 from the field and 2 for 6 from 3-point range.

FREE AGENT: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James salutes public address announcer Lawrence Tanter prior to an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on March 2. (AP Photo/Mark J Terrill) The Lakers released a statement yesterday thanking James for his eight seasons with the club. “LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,” said Jeanie Buss, part of the Lakers’ ownership group.

“We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers, including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances, and the countless records he broke in purple and gold.

“We wish him all the best in the future, both on the court and off. He will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family.” ESPN, citing James’ longtime agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, first reported James’ plans.

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MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND LAND REFORM continues

SCHEDULE A (5)

SCHEDULE H (8) AREA = 5,626 SQ.FT.

AREA = 6,353 SQ.FT.

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement Five

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement Six

Thousand six hundred and twenty-six square feet or thereabouts being a plan

Thousand three hundred and fifty-three square feet or thereabouts being a plan

lodged in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6631 NP. New Providence in

lodged in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6628 NP. New Providence in

the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of Grants Town

the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of Grants Town

ABUTTING AND BOUNDING towards the North by a Public Road named

ABUTTING AND BOUNDING towards the North by a Public Road named John

Fleming Street, towards the East by a parcel of land, towards the South by a parcel

Road, towards the East by a parcel of land, towards the South by a parcel of land

of land and towards the West by a parcel of land or however else the same may

and towards the West by a parcel of land or however else the same may abut and

abut and bound which said lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate

bound which said lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and

and shown coloured pink on the plan of the area.

shown coloured pink on the plan of the area.

SCHEDULE A (6)

SCHEDULE A (9)

AREA = 20,489 SQ.FT.

Area Approx. = 5,760 SQ.FT

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement

Blue Hill Road, 70 Feet North of Chapel Street, Bain Town

Twenty Thousand four hundred and eighty-nine square feet or thereabouts being a plan lodged in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6625 NP. New Providence in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of Grants Town

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of Land containing by

ABUTTING AND BOUNDING towards the North by a Dirt Road, towards the

admeasurement Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty

East by a parcel of land, towards the South by a parcel of land (Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church) and towards the West by a Public Road named Wilson

Square Feet or thereabouts being Lot Numbered 24 in Block

Track or however else the same may abut and bound which said lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and shown coloured pink on the plan of the

No. 217 on Cadastral Plan of Bain & Grants Towns lodged in

area.

the Department of Housing, New Providence in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, in the Constituency of Bain & Grants Towns ABUTTING AND BOUNDING towards the North by Lots Numbered 1 & 2 toward the East Partly by Lots Numbered 2 and 23 toward the South Lot Numbered 23 Wesley Methodist Church towards the west by Public Road known as Blue Hill Road or however else the same may abut and bound which said lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and shown coloured pink on the plan of the area.

SCHEDULE A (7)

SCHEDULE J (10)

AREA = 6,456 SQ.FT.

AREA = 6,078 SQ.FT.

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement Six

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement Six

Thousand four hundred and fifty-six square feet or thereabouts being a plan lodged

Thousand and seventy-eight square feet or thereabouts being a plan lodged in the

in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6629 NP. New Providence in the

Department of Lands and Surveys as 6606 NP. New Providence in the

Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of Grants Town ABUTTING

Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of Grants Town ABUTTING

AND BOUNDING towards the North by a parcel of land, towards the East by a

AND BOUNDING towards the North by a parcel of land, towards the East by Lot

parcel of land, towards the South by a Public Road named John Street and towards

11, towards the South by a Public Road named Fleming Street and towards the

the West by a parcel of land or however else the same may abut and bound which

West by Lot 13 or however else the same may abut and bound which said lot piece

said lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and shown coloured

or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and shown coloured pink on the

pink on the plan of the area.

plan of the area.

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Lamar Taylor gets set for the Commonwealth Games !"#!$%&'#(')!!( *+,-.#(/0123#%4,201 !"#$!!"%#&'!$()*)+',-()# IT was another great performance for Bahamian elite swimmer Lamar Taylor, who returned home to make his presence felt at the Bahamas Aquatics' 54th National Swimming Championships.

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Taylor, who is preparing for the Commonwealth Games and the World Short Course Swimming Championships, was one of the swimmers to watch during the four-day meet over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swum Complex. As the four-time champion, Taylor won his quartet

of events to clinch the high point trophy in the boys’ 18-and-over division with performances in the 50 metre freestyle in 22.19, 49.09 in the 100m freestyle, 26.61 in the 50m backstroke and 50m butterfly in a season's best of 25.54. "It's really nice and refreshing to be back home and competing again in

front of the crowd," Taylor said. "I am just glad to be able to perform before my family and friends." Taylor, who is still in Tennessee where he is transitioning to the pro ranks after graduating from the University of Tennessee last year with his degree in

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Johnson: ‘I want to represent The Bahamas to the best of my ability’ !"#!$%&'#(')!!( *+,-.#(/0123#%4,201 !"#$!!"%#&'!$()*)+',-()# IT has been a very productive year for Grand Bahamian swimmer Marvin Johnson, but there's still more to go as he prepares for his senior international campaign. Coming off his freshman year at the University of Florida where he competed on the Gators' men's SEC Championship runner-up team, Johnson is looking forward to representing The Bahamas at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,

Scotland, July 23 to August 2. This past weekend, he returned home and made his presence felt at the Bahamas Aquatics' 54th National Swimming Championships at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex where he participated in both individual and relay events for the eighth-time champions Mako Swim Club. "It's always good to come home and represent Mako and have a lot of fun swimming with the younger kids," Johnson said. "It's good to see how fast they

85$GC&#HBD&(B& are going and it has helped me to swim fast too." At the four-day meet, Johnson lowered his lifetime best to 55.01 for his victory in the 100m butterfly, while placing second in both the 100m freestyle in

50.16 and the 50m butterfly in 24.58 and he also got a season's best of 22.87 in the 50m free for another runner-up feat. "It was good to show the Bahamian people that I'm still working. I just finished my first year at the University of Florida and I'm adjusting from that, trying to get better as I get ready for my second year," said Johnson, who is studying solar engineering. As a Gator, Johnson turned in best times of 23.51 seconds in the 50m freestyle, 25.78 in the 50m butterfly and 52.10 in the 100m freestyle at the 2026

Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open last month. "It was a good season. I had some shortcomings on personal goals, but that's all a part of my growth," he said. "I just need to learn where I can get better and just continue to put in the work so when my time comes, I will be ready for it." The Commonwealth Games will provide an unique opportunity for Johnson to prove his worth on his first major international stage and so he's looking forward to making the trek to Scotland.

"I want to represent The Bahamas to the best of my ability, but I really want to make semifinal and finals and maybe even get a good shot for placement," he said. "I'm just thankful to the Lord for giving me this talent and to be able to swim, not just for my country, but for my family and friends," he added. Going into the games, the 20-year-old Johnson stated that he just "want to do my PRs (personal best times) and represent The Bahamas to the best of my abilities."

‘Jazz’ placed in concussion protocol !"#A5$$@#:A%C(D%$# 5330E,;2-4#91-33

Leaves game after ‘violent collision’

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees second baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr left Monday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers following a violent collision with right fielder Jasson Domínguez and was placed in concussion protocol. With the Yankees down 7-0 in the fourth inning, Hao-Yu Lee hit a high popup to shallow right field. Chisholm ran back and attempted to make the catch but Domínguez charged in and caught the ball as his glove struck

Chisholm in the face. “I’m not sure exactly what happened,” manager Aaron Boone said after a 7-3 loss sent the Yankees to their fifth straight defeat. “Obviously we’re playing the infield in, so it’s a little bit that no-man’s land. I think JD called it late. I don’t know if he didn’t hear.” Chisholm immediately fell down on the grass and was on his back for several minutes as Boone and athletic trainer Tim Lentych checked on him. After a few minutes, Chisholm stood up

and walked slowly off the field under his own power. He was replaced at second base by Oswaldo Cabrera. “It was really unfortunate,” Domínguez said. “They were playing infield in. In my mind, I've got to go catch the ball. I called it, but obviously I didn't call it loud enough. But really unfortunate what happened.” Domínguez remained in the game and crashed hard into the outfield wall on the next play while catching Kerry Carpenter's drive to end the fourth.

“My elbow kind of went into my belly,” Domínguez said. “I was just out of breath. I'm OK.” Chisholm struck out in his only at-bat and is hitting .222 with 12 homers and 33 RBIs in 81 games this season. He was ejected Sunday night from New York’s 5-4, 10-inning loss in Boston by first base umpire Todd Tichenor when he spiked his helmet in the dirt behind home plate following a strikeout on a check-swing against Sonny Gray.

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Stubbs appointed Serena loses in opening round at Wimbledon BBWFF’s new in her first singles match in nearly four years national coach !"#5&6$%7#6589:# 59#(/0123#71,2-1

LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams showed plenty of what made her a 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion in her first professional singles match in nearly four years yesterday. The 44-year-old Williams wasn’t quite able to dominate like she used to, though, and was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 by an opponent less than half her age, 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia, in the opening round of Wimbledon. “It was really great to be back at Wimbledon. I never expected to be here,” Williams, who did not meet with media after the match, said in a statement released by Wimbledon organisers. “The atmosphere was amazing. Walking out was amazing. I definitely relished it and missed it and enjoyed the moment more than anything.” Williams displayed the same powerful serve and heavy groundstrokes that led her to seven Wimbledon singles titles but the 87th-ranked Joint was

able to handle the American standout’s pace and win more of the big points by hitting beyond Williams' reach on Centre Court. “I don’t know what just happened, to be honest,” Joint said. “I didn’t get much sleep last night. I was up until like 2am just thinking about it. “She has such an aura, she’s just a legend and this court has so many huge names that have played on it,” Joint added. “I’ve been dreaming about this moment since I was a little kid, so this is pretty crazy.” While Williams played two doubles matches just before Wimbledon to announce her comeback to the sport she once dominated, she hadn’t played a singles match since the 2022 US Open. Williams has 98 career victories in singles on the hallowed grass of the All England Club. By contrast, it was Joint’s first Wimbledon victory in just her second appearance at the All England Club after losing in the opening round last year. But Joint won a

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THE Bahamas Bodybuilding Wellness and Fitness Federation (BBWFF) has announced the appointment of Glen Stubbs as the federation's new national coach. Stubbs brings more than three decades of experience to the position, having begun his bodybuilding journey in 1990. Throughout his career, he has trained alongside some of The Bahamas' most respected bodybuilding pioneers, including Flint Bridgewater, Brock Bridgewater, and the late Jan Johnson, whose contributions to the sport will always be remembered. In addition, Stubbs has been mentored by IFBB professional John Simmons, whose guidance has helped shape his coaching philosophy and commitment to excellence in athlete development. As national coach, Stubbs will play a key role in identifying, developing and preparing Bahamian athletes for national, regional and international competition. His knowledge, experience, and passion for

bodybuilding make him an outstanding addition to the federation's leadership team. "We are delighted to wel(')!!( come Glen Stubbs as our national coach. His years of dedication to bodybuilding, his wealth of experience, and his commitment to developing athletes make him the ideal person to help lead our national programme," said BBWWF president Wellington 'Cat' Sears. "We look forward to working together as we continue to elevate the standard of bodybuilding in The Bahamas." Sears said the BBWWF welcomes Stubbs to his new role and looks forward to the positive impact he will have on the continued growth and success of the sport throughout the country.

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THE TRIBUNE

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND LAND REFORM COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS Island of New Providence

NOTICE OF POSSESSION Given Under THE ACQUISITION OF LAND ACT (Chapter 252) WHEREAS by Declaration of Intended Acquisition dated 10th day of March A.D., 2026, and published in the Extraordinary Gazette dated 18th day of March, A.D., 2026, the Minister Responsible for Housing, the Promoter, declared that the lands described in the Schedules thereto annexed were required for a public purpose namely, for the housing of persons of low or middle income. AND WHEREAS the Minister responsible for Acquisition and Disposition of Lands, is of the opinion that possession of the lands described in Schedule A (1 to 12) hereto should be obtained before payment is made to the rightful claimants thereto. AND WHEREAS the promoter has decided not to pursue acquisition of the lands described in Schedule B (1). NOW THEREFORE it is hereby declared that the said lands described in Schedule A (1 to 12) have been appropriated for the public purpose, namely, for the housing of persons of low or middle income as mentioned in the said Declaration of Intended Acquisition with effect from the date thereof. Dated this 30th day of June, A.D., 2026. Signed KEITH R. BELL, M.P. Minister Responsible for Housing SCHEDULES (Annexed) SCHEDULE A (3)

SCHEDULE A (1) AREA = 5,000 SQ.FT.

AREA = 4,148 SQ.FT.

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement Five

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement Four

Thousand square feet or thereabouts being Lot 6 in Block 25 on a Plan named

Thousand one hundred and forty-eight square feet or thereabouts being a plan

Englerston lodged in the Department of Lands and Surveys as Plan No. 6630 NP

lodged in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6627 NP. New Providence in

New Providence in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of

the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of Grants Town

Englerston ABUTTING AND BOUNDING towards the North by Lot 5, towards

ABUTTING AND BOUNDING towards the North by parking a area, towards the

the East by Lot 28, towards the south by Lot 7 and towards the West by a Public

East by a parcel of land, towards the South by a Public Road named Ross Corner

Road named Miami Street or however else the same may abut and bound which

and towards the West by a parcel of land or however else the same may abut and

said lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and shown coloured

bound which said lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and

pink on the plan of the area.

shown coloured pink on the plan of the area.

SCHEDULE A (2)

AREA = 5,578 SQ.FT.

SCHEDULE A (4)

AREA = 5,255 SQ.FT. ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement Five

ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land containing by admeasurement Five

Thousand five hundred and seventy eight square feet or thereabouts being a plan

Thousand two hundred and fifty-five square feet or thereabouts being a plan

lodged in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6626 NP. New Providence in

lodged in the Department of Lands and Surveys as 6624 NP. New Providence in

the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of Grants Town

the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in the Constituency of Grants Town

ABUTTING AND BOUNDING towards the North by Thompson Lane, towards

ABUTTING AND BOUNDING towards the North by a parcel of land, towards the

the East by a parcel of land, towards the south by a parcel of land and towards the

East by Lot 12, towards the South by a Public Road named Fleming Street and

West by a parcel of land or however else the same may abut and bound which said

towards the West by Lot 14 or however else the same may abut and bound which

lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and shown coloured pink

said lot piece or parcel of land is more particularly delineate and shown coloured

on the plan of the area.

pink on the plan of the area.