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Bahamas National Trust officials speak out over grouper season extension
BAHAMAS National Trust officials said they are “gravely concerned” that the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources is even considering the possibility of extending the grouper season, citing the damage that such a move could have the fishing stocks for future seasons.
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Bahamians sceptical on VAT revenue use
Many Bahamians are sceptical the Government will keep its promise to use Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue to reduce the country’s deficit and $6 billion-plus national debt, according to a study conducted by College of The Bahamas (COB) students.
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600 jobs expected as Minnis signs heads of agreement for $300m Abaco project
A HEADS of Agreement was officially signed yesterday between the government and Tyrsoz Family Holdings Ltd for a $300 million residential resort and marina in South Abaco, which will allow for the creation of 600 construction jobs on the island. Not
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McMinns helps Axemen to 38-24 victory over the X-Men
EUGENE McMinns continues to display his versatility for the Acadia Axemen on a weekly basis.
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Atlantis 'stamps' mark on tourism anniversary
A commemorative stamp featuring Atlantis was recently unveiled as part of a series developed by the General Post Office to mark the Ministry of Tourism?s 50th Year of tourism.
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Thomas Mabon
A funeral service for Mr. Thomas Mabon of Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas and formerly of Selkirk, Scotland, who died at his residence on Friday, 14th October, 2016 will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Saturday, …
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Death penalty
We understand the position of the highest Civil Court - the Privy Council…the death penalty can only be considered in the worst of the worst scenarios. The death penalty remains an active item of law.
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BTC to 'exceed' $60- $80m earnings goal
BTC to 'exceed' $60- $80m earnings goal By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will beat its $60-$80 million operating income projections for 2012 after generating cost savings faster than anticipated, alth
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Jones named Kia Eastern Conference Player of Month
For the second time this season, Jonquel Jones has been named the WNBA’s Kia Eastern Conference Player of Month.
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Another career milestone for our WNBA star
JONQUEL Jones reached another career milestone this season and added another résumé builder to an MVP calibre 2021 season.
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Prime Minister joins other heads of state at Haiti event
PRIME Minister Perry Christie went to the Fifth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) in Haiti.
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PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Jonquel ‘JJ’ Jones earns honours for October
Grand Bahama native Jonquel “JJ” Jones is The Tribune Sports’ Player of the Month for October.
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Cycling Club Bahamas. - The Enjoy! Cycling Club Social will be held on Friday, January 29, from 7pm-10pm at Island House near Lyford Cay. Bus pick-up from Harbour Bay, 6pm sharp and Cable Beach Police Station at 6:30pm sharp, returning at 10pm.
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ALFRED M SEARS, QC: We need to build a safe and prosperous future for The Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian’s $3.4 billion loss has decimated 27 percent of the GDP of The Bahamas making it impossible for the country to make its budgeted $340 million debt servicing on the $8.4 billion outstanding national debt.
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Jones and Sun stay in WNBA playoff contention
CAREER highs have become routine for Jonquel Jones this season and she posted another such effort to lead the Connecticut Sun to a much needed win to remain in playoff contention.Jones posted a career high 29 points and 15 rebounds in her Sun’s 81-85
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Another flawed tender process
LIGHTHOUSE Pointe - Eleuthera … incredible someone in government understands - you can’t make an application for a proposal if you don’t have any rights to the land - thank you Ace Newbold …. hope you explain to PM Minnis and Minister D’Aguilar!
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Clubs & Societies June 23rd, 2023
After a three-year gap because of COVID-19, the 16th Summer Day Camp returns with daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, August 8-18.
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Police: Reported financial crimes strike five-year low
TOTAL financial crimes reported to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) fell to their lowest level for five years in 2022 with a near-30 percent decline compared to 2021.
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Commonwealth Bank Giants complete perfect regular season
AFTER falling short of their ultimate goal the last two seasons, the Commonwealth Bank Giants completed a perfect regular season, but head coach Perry Thompson Sr said it won’t mean anything if they don’t go all the way and win the New Providence Ba
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‘Scumbags’ hit Robin Hood re-opening with $30k theft
Efforts to re-open the former Robin Hood store off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway have hit a ‘major setback’, Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Palace chief executive, Leslie Miller, telling Tribune Business yesterday that the store had suffered $30,000 in damages after thieves stole six air conditioning units last week.
