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The log of Tapscott and Widdicombe
THE story of Tapscott and Widdicombe is written in “the suffering and uncomplaining courage, the indomitable spirit, the unconquerable will to live of the seven sole survivors of this dark incident in a black war on a dense, starless night,” The Tribune wrote in November 1940.
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Atlantis targeting $130m investment by end-2018
Atlantis’s top executive yesterday revealed that the Paradise Island destination resort is likely to invest a further $130 million to upgrade its amenities by 2018 year-end.Howard Karawan, its president and managing director, said “north of $80 milli
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Minister: Strong turnout by staff
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said more than 85 percent of teachers showed up to work on Monday “despite being urged to turn off their computers and sit it out”.
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Bahamas 6th overall in Caribbean Golf Classic
THE Bahamas finished sixth in the race for the George Noon Cup in the 24th Caribbean Golf Classic, hosted at the Westin Puntacana Resort and Club in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic.
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Police Farce: Audit exposes RBPF
RESEARCHERS who conducted a manpower audit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force flayed last year’s promotional exercise in their report while revealing the top-heavy Force needs 791 more constables to be more effective.
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Illegality of abortion is dangerous
Some 85 years ago, a doctor in England examined a 14-year-old girl and determined that she was sufficiently developed physically to carry her pregnancy to term.
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Melia in 7% pt Easter increase
Nassau-based resorts yesterday reported a “very good Easter”, with one property telling Tribune Business it had seen a 7 percentage point increase in occupancies compared to last year’s holiday weekend.
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95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are 95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Bamboo Shack takes 2-0 lead
THE Bamboo Shack Cybots took a 2-0 lead in the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association’s championship series after winning the first two games over the Police Crimestoppers at the DW Davis Gymnasium over the weekend.
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Giants rout Stingers
The New Providence Basketball Association resumed its regular season on Monday night after taking a break for the Christmas holiday. The Commonwealth Bank Giants pulled off a rout and the Pyramid Food Rockets got by in a squeaker at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
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Bahamas' Jewish community celebrates Chanukah
Members of the Bahamas’ local Jewish community recently celebrated Chanukah with a festive outing at the Sheraton Beach Resort on Cable Beach.
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Potential tropical storm development heading west in central Caribbean
THUNDERSTORM activity associated with a strong tropical wave over the central Caribbean Sea about 350 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, is threatening to develop into a tropical storm later on Monday or overnight according to the National Hurricane Centre in Miami.
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MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
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MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
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MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
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Insurer 'praying' Abaco 90% paid in six months
A top Bahamian insurer was yesterday “praying” that 90 percent of Abaco’s Dorian-related claims will be paid out within the next six months given the scale of the island’s devastation. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing director, told Tr
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Summer of Thunder tourney gets off to exciting start
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder got off to an exciting start last weekend with a thrilling finish in the series opener and the first win by a local team in the series. The series began as the Temple Owls escaped with a 98-96 wi
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Sports in brief
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Realtor: Economic citizenship can lower Bahamian tax burden
A prominent realtor has renewed his call for The Bahamas to introduce economic citizenship, arguing it will create a new revenue source and lessen the tax burden on Bahamians.Mario Carey, the founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Bahama
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Impressive showing for team Bahamas so far at CAGC
IT HAS been an impressive showing thus far for The Bahamas Golf Federation’s team at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in Montego Bay, Jamaica.