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ten groups show support for JCNP Junkanooers reject claims majority want NJC to manage parades By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net TEN Junkanoo groups, including the iconic Saxons, Roots, and One Family groups, have thrown their support behind the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), rejecting government claims that the overwhelming majority of groups want the
National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) to manage the parades instead. At a press conference yesterday, JCNP chairman Dion Miller accused the government of using its “political appointees” on the NJC to destabilise and politicise Junkanoo. He insisted the JCNP would not be sidelined, pointing JUNKANOO - SEE page FIVE
overgrown lawn and bees force closure of GB Clinic By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Staff Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net THE government clinic in Sweeting’s Cay was forced to cancel medical services this week after overgrown bushes and a swarm of bees blocked the entrance — a problem that arose because the vendor responsible for yard maintenance says she
Celebrating 76 years of People’s Republic of China
has not been paid for six months. The disruption at the Grand Bahama clinic left residents without access to doctors and nurses on Wednesday, when a medical team was due for its biweekly visit. Mizpah Duncombe, who has maintained the clinic CLOSURE - SEE page SEVEN
A Chinese woman performs with a sword during a reception marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China at Margaritaville yesterday. See PAGE 16 for photos. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff
$80m Exuma resort project promises Govt urged to use 75 percent Bahamian labour to address feminine item choice issues By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
An $80m resort residential project proposed for Exuma’s Stocking Island will require “limited dredging” and the potential
relocation of some moorings in the Elizabeth Harbour Field. The EIA for the Exuma Fund 2 project pledges that the 34.07 acre development - set to feature 38 residential homes and a 32-slip marina if approved - will
create “at least 40 permanent construction jobs” with the developer planning to use more than “75 percent Bahamian labour during both the construction and operation of the project”. FULL story - see business
McCartney rejects rumours that he and Minnis will lead the DNA party By JADE RUSSELL Tribune Staff Reporter jrussell@tribunemedia.net FORMER Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader Branville McCartney yesterday rejected claims that he and former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis plan to lead the party, blasting the rumour as “pure
political mischief.” His comments came after a photo circulated on social media suggesting Dr Minnis would be leader, Mr McCartney deputy leader, and Desmond Bannister party chair — speculation Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said RUMOUR - SEE page three
Former DNA leader Branville McCartney.
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By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net EQUALITY Bahamas is pressing the government to address the limited choice of menstrual products available in the country — restricted in style, size, and material — by investing in national manufacturing and ensuring the items are sold tax-free in stores and pharmacies. Founder Alicia Wallace made the call yesterday while presenting recommendations from an Equality Bahamas MENSTRUAL - SEE page seven