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December arrivals down 95% on 2019
The Bahamas saw total visitor arrivals for December 2020 slump by 95 percent year-over-year despite the re-opening of its two mega resort destinations and other major hotels.
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Contractor chief: ‘I cut 80% of staff to survive’
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday told Tribune Business he was forced to lay-off 80 per cent of his own staff “just to survive”, as he called on the Government and private developers to bring “sweet relief” by kickstarting the housing market.
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George Johnson
Mr. George Johnson Age 80 a resident of #10 Gardens Hills died at PMH 11th May, 2019. He is Survived By His Wife: Annamae Davis Johson, Sister: Leotha Miller, Son: Darren Johnson and Numerous other Relatives and Friends.
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Celtics beat Heat in OT, tie the East finals at 2-2
BOSTON (AP) -- Rajon Rondo had 15 points and 15 assists, and scored the final three points of the Boston Celtics' 93-91 overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night that evened the Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece. Getting a huge break
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FACE TO FACE: Boston Blackie’s final count
Leonard Joseph ‘Boston Blackie’ Miller spent his last Father’s Day on Earth, this Sunday past. His life and legacy is one of a nation builder in athletics in The Bahamas, and mentor to many.
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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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NASSAU DARTS ASSOCIATION - TEAM STANDINGS/MATCHUPS OPEN SEASON SCHEDULE (FEB. 8-12)
B-52's 5 -v- Panama Jack Bullshooters 7 B-52's- (4 Tons)- Doubles: Eric Eichmann Triples: Gilbert Gray 1T Singles: Gilbert Gray 40+, Eric Eichmann 32, Jeff Mitchell 40+, 1T (Alan Turnball 2T ) Bullshooters- (10 Tons)-Doubles: Timmy Bethel 1T, Davin
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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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‘Fortunate one-offs’ in $4m Fidelity boost
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive yesterday conceded that its record-breaking 2015 profits may have been “fortunate”, after they received a $3-$4 million boost from ‘one-off’ events.
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Retailers ‘not easing up’ on gas margin increase
The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association’s (BPRA) president yesterday asserted that the industry is “not easing up” on demands for a margin increase with several dealer “unable to survive” more than another two months.
