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FNM chair: BFS IPO should be 25-30% stake
The FREE National Movement’s (FNM) chairman has criticised the Government for mandating that only a 15 per cent stake in Bahamas Food Services (BFS) be sold to the Bahamian public, telling Tribune Business any initial public offering (IPO) should involve at least 25-30 per cent of the company’s equity.
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Govt deals: 2/3 of firms need 'personal contacts'
Two-thirds of Bahamian businesses have needed to use “personal contacts” to close or speed-up government deals, showing why “red tape” and corruption are among the country’s top woes.A Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) s
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Praise for hard work that earned certificates
A GROUP of 80 public servants were yesterday awarded their certificates by the Ministry of Public Services for completing their upgrading programme in office procedures, keyboard skills, bookkeeping and accounts and English Language at both BJC and BGCSE level.
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GB entrepreneurs hold VAT bootcamp
Two Grand Bahama entrepreneurs attracted 80 business persons to a VAT Bootcamp seminar held earlier this month.
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$24 million in contracts in FNM's last days
THE former government issued more than 80 contracts worth more than $24 million during the period of the election campaign, it has been claimed.
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PM at groundbreaking for marina village in Andros
PRIME Minister and Minister of Finance Perry Christie congratulated his friend of many years, Prescott Smith and his business partner Geneva Wilson on the groundbreaking for Blue Hole Marina Village & Andros Island Fuels in Fresh Creek, Andros this week.
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Suns re-sign Hill, sign Telfair, Morris
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns re-signed forward Grant Hill on Sunday and signed guard Sebastian Telfair and first-round pick Markieff Morris. The 39-year-old Hill averaged 13.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 80 games last season, his fourth with the Suns an
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Port Lucaya boost from cruise vessel
Port Lucaya Marketplace (PLM) was abuzz with tourists after a visiting cruise ship disembarked 80 per cent of its guests.
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Buddy grabs career high 11 rebounds for first double
BUDDY Hield has been on a torrid stretch during the final week of October and his latest performance produced one of the best all-around games of his career and a fourth win for his Sacramento Kings.Hield finished with a season high 25 points and a c
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Miller: Ex-Robin Hood store 'must open' before Christmas
MARIO’S Bowling and Entertainment Palace chief, Leslie Miller, said that despite earlier setbacks he expects to have the former Robin Hood store open by Christmas, telling Tribune Business: “We have to catch Christmas season.”
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Miller calls for copper export ban
MARIO’S Bowling and Entertainment Palace chief, Leslie Miller yesterday added his voice to calls for the Government to ban copper exports, adding that such thefts had cost him $150,000-$200,000.
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Waltiea Rolle: ‘This government has done absolutely nothing for me’
WHILE the country celebrated the achievements of many of its sporting legends, one historic icon took to social media to express her displeasure at a lack of recognition by the Bahamian government.
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Shockers edge past Regulators
EVEN though he struggled in spurts, William ‘J R’ Rigby still managed to can a game high 30 points, including the game winning three-pointer with 3.1 seconds left on the clock.
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VERNICE BURNSIDE
VERNICE BURNSIDE age 89 years of Rosewood Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Exuma passed at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, July 21st, 2018. She is survived by her Daughter: Isadora Rolle; Grandchildren: Patrice Russell, Tasha Murphy, Canisha Morley, …
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Nellie Theodocia Neely Johnson
Mrs. Nellie Theodocia Neely Johnson age 89 of South Bahamia Freeport, Grand Bahama, and formerly of The Bluff Eleuthera, died at her daughter’s residence in Freeport on Friday December 21st, 2018. Left to cherish memories are: Four daughters: Marion Carter, …
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Alonzo Brown
Alonzo Brown, 89 yrs., a resident of #5 Lundy Street & formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island, died at PMH on 20th August, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Marlon Brown, 9 daughters: Proxanna Brown, Eugenia Feaste, Brendamae Brown, …
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Carina Louise Symonette
Carina Louise Symonette, 89 a resident of Bamboo Street, Golden Gates & formerly of Pine Field, Acklins, died at her residence on October 14, 2019. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Flossie & Kathymae Symonette, Shirley King-Leadon & Velma …
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Junior Golf: Bahamas in 5th place after day 2
FOLLOWING day two of the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, the Bahamas is currently fifth in the standings and the Under-15 girls continue to lead the team with the top performances in their respective divisions.Ashley Michel is the top pe
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CETIA FERGUSON
CETIA FERGUSON age 91 years of #85 Breadfruit Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Chesters, Acklines died at her residence on Saturday, March 31st, 2018. She is survived by her Sons: Braemon, Franklyn, Everette “Elisha Obed”, Phillip, Vanwright Ferguson and …
