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Road Safety Tragedy: A Beaches and Parks worker was fatally struck while crossing John F. Kennedy Drive; police say a black Honda Civic hit him and dragged him a short distance, and the driver is cooperating. Justice & Accountability: Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell apologized in the House of Assembly to the family of Claudia Edwards Bethel after the Privy Council ruled the government was vicariously liable for her unlawful detention and sexual assault by immigration officer Norman Bastian. Tourism Warning: The U.S. Embassy in Nassau issued a stern alert telling Americans to avoid jet ski rentals, citing unlicensed operators, “sporadic” enforcement, injuries, deaths, and alleged sexual assaults near popular beaches and the cruise port. Local Response: A watersports operator says the warning highlights the need to clearly separate compliant businesses from dangerous operators, warning the issue could hurt the industry’s reputation. Connectivity Boost: BahamasAir will add Nassau–Arthur’s Town (Cat Island) service starting June 25, twice weekly, with fares from $284. Climate Science: A new study says The Bahamas holds over 32,000 square kilometers of climate-resilient coral reef habitat—the largest concentration in the world. Community & Youth: Scotiabank Bahamas became a Platinum sponsor of the Duke of Edinburgh Cup Tournament Weekend, pledging $25,000 to support youth development. Sports & Culture: Baha Mar’s Resort Foundation raised more than $300,000 at its golf invitational for community, education, culture, conservation and youth initiatives.

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Minister evades question on election day plane crash investigation

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Scotiabank Bahamas Deepens Commitment to Youth Development with Platinum Sponsorship of Duke of Edinburgh Cup Tournament Weekend

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American travelers warned to avoid jet ski rentals on paradise island after rapes, deaths, and injuries

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Foreign Affairs Minister apologizes to family of late Claudia Edwards Bethel

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