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SUFFERING ON THE STREET AS HEAT SOARS: Hot weather affecting everyone, but homeless are especially vulnerable

BAHAMIANS of all backgrounds are scrambling for relief from the brutal heat this summer, but for some of the country’s poorest residents, managing the conditions is an existential challenge.

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Gibson, Gray and Huskies top Roker and X-Men

ANOTHER matchup of Bahamian players in Canada’s U Sports basketball produced several career high performances and close finishes. Qyemah Gibson, Sebastian Gray and the St Mary’s Huskies defeated Azaro Roker and the St Francis Xavier X-Men in a home-

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Ludovic Fils-Aime

Ludovic Fils-Aime Age: 80 years, A resident of Masons Edition, Nassau, N.P.; The Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday 23rd October, 2016. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at …

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Open letter to Prime Minister Perry Christie

Dear Prime Minister, The Scriptures remind us, "Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me." I appeal to you to reinstate the 80 terminated officers of the Urban Renewal Programme.

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Is Christie now tolerant of such victimisation?

Prime Minister Christie once said: “There will be no payback time under my administration.”

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Taxis suffer 80% business fall-off

Taxi drivers have seen an 80 percent fall in business as they enter the traditionally slow September period, their union head said yesterday, adding that COVID testing and changed protocols are also to blame.

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'Neighbourhood watch a great success'

WITH more than 80 neighbourhood watch groups in New Providence, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has witnessed much success in its fight against crime and restoring peace in communities, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.

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Resorts seek Memorial Day business boost

MAJOR resorts on New Providence are looking to capitalise on a “busy” US Memorial Day weekend, one resort manager telling Tribune Business yesterday that occupancy levels would be in the mid-80 per cent range.

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Resorts 'solidly booked' for Easter

SEVERAL major Nassau-based hotels are anticipating high occupancies for the Easter period, one senior executive telling Tribune Business: “We are absolutely solidly booked”.

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Web shop pay cut threat over anti-VAT demo

Island Luck employees were seemingly threatened with the loss of a day’s pay if they did not attend yesterday’s anti-VAT and gaming tax protest in Rawson Square.

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Pro golfers helping to promote Pure Silk Bahamas Classic

IT’S not everyday that visiting sporting personalities get to relax and enjoy the amenities that the Bahamas has to offer away from the playing field.

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BTC left 'flat' by price/cost cutting

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) controlling shareholder yesterday blamed its “flat” first-half financial performance on preparations for cellular competition, with net income matching last year’s $37 million.

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The unhealthy influence of the PLP’s ‘political operatives’

IN 1984, a PLP party supporter made it quite clear what he expected of his party once his vote helped it gain the government.

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EDITORIAL: Echoes of Adderley in PLP treatment of Izmirlian

On June 23 - a week after Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins launched a blistering attack in the House on government’s handling of the $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort, accusing the Chinese bank and construction company of “deceiving” Bahamians over the stalled development to protect their own financial interests - PLP national chairman Bradley Roberts decided to dip his own oar into the cauldron of discord.

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Brotherhood shelves Egypt's Islamsation - for now

THE MUSLIM Brotherhood has stopped talking about its longtime dream of an Islamic Egypt and expelling Israel's ambassador to Cairo. Instead, President-elect Mohammed Morsi is hurriedly building a diverse alliance with leftists, liberals and Christians to bolster his battle to end military rule.

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Spain’s ailing banks threaten country’s finances

Spain is under rising pressure to find a lifeline for its deeply troubled banks.

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Rev Lambert Rudolph Farrington JP

Final Rites and Burial for the late Rev., Lambert Rudolph Farrington JP “Lamb” Age 67 yrs, a resident of Hatchet Bay Eleuthera, will be held on Saturday January 26th 2019, 10:00 am. at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church Hatchet Bay Eleuthera …

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Elisha Forbes

Home going service for the Late Elisha Forbes age 84, a resident of #50 Camperdown and formerly of the communities of Mars Bay and Deep Creek South Andros will be held on Saturday February 28th, 2015 at 11:00am at St. …