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GB and Abaco homes 'failed building code'
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said many homes in Abaco and Grand Bahama contravened the country’s building code before Dorian made landfall. “I have seen so many homes in Abaco and in Grand Bahama that did not meet requirements of the code either
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Wells LOI battle: 'It's finished now'
A $727.364m damages claim against Renward Wells and others was yesterday branded as “finished” after the firm at the centre of the Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy withdrew its appeal.Gregory Moss, the now-Cabinet minister’s attorney, told Tribune
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'Music to my ears' WTO 95% unlikely
Super Value’s principal yesterday said it was “music to my ears” to hear the government’s WTO chief negotiator state The Bahamas is almost certainly not joining under this administration.Rupert Roberts, who has vehemently opposed becoming a full Worl
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Appeal justice raises 'judicial activism' fear
A Court of Appeal judge has seemingly cautioned a colleague for straying into “judicial activism” in a case involving the termination of a 14-year veteran John Bull store manager.Appeal justice Stella Crane-Scott said “courts should avoid” straying i
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'Get a mammogram - it might just save your life'
WITH high rates of breast cancer in the country, a local surgeon is urging Bahamian women to get routine mammograms.In support of breast cancer awareness month, Cleveland Clinic, Florida, hosted its first symposium on Wednesday to address the high pr
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Marie Lightbourne
For the late Ms. Marie Lightbourne Age 64yrs, a resident of Clumers Alley of Kemp Road will be held on Saturday October 19th 2019, at 10:00 am at St. James Native Baptist Church, Saint James Road. Officiating will be Rev …
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Rev. Oral Roosevelt Pinder
Rev. Oral Roosevelt Pinder age 84 a resident of Deep Creek Eleuthera, died at his residence October 7th, 2019. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of His Loving Wife Geneva Pinder (better known as ‘Honey’), Daughters: Bernice Pinder, Bernell …
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Warren Holland Grant
Warren Holland Grant age 80 a resident of Bay Street Harbour Island Bahamas, died at The princess Margaret Hospital Sunday October 13th, 2019. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and, will be announced later.
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Rebecca Estelle Simms
Funeral service for the late Rebecca Estelle Simms age 98 years of Marsh Habour, Abaco will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Praise Baptist Church, Hunt Road Carmichael Road West Officiating will be Pastor …
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Bahamas to host Aqua X World Championships
The Bahamas’ sports tourism product is set to expand with a new initiative by the Atlantis resort, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board and P1 Aqua Cross (branded Aqua X) Racing.
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Baha Mar shrugs off $10m dip with $300m expansion
Baha Mar yesterday shrugged off a “temporary” Hurricane Dorian-related $10m revenue decline by unveiling a $300m water park expansion that will increase its workforce by ten percent.
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MAR-VELLOUS: Resort unveils $300m expansion with water park
BAHA MAR is set to launch a $300m phase of development that will provide jobs for up to 500 people and involve a major water park and entertainment amenity known as Baha Mar Bay.
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'Buddy' Hield: 'I know what I'm worth'
NEGOTIATIONS continue between Buddy Hield and the Sacramento Kings with just days remaining for the parties to reach an agreement on a contract extension. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the two sides remain $20 million apart after the Ki
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Cruise industry 'accelerates' $455m projects post-Dorian
The cruise industry has pledged to help “broadcast the message that most of The Bahamas is open” after raising $8m for Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), in a statement, said its member lin
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Row ends with man shot dead
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left a man dead on Monday night.
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RoyalFidelity: $1bn goal as 'Caribbean's premier'
RoyalFidelity is now focused on becoming “the premier Caribbean investment bank and wealth manager” after its management-led buyout closed last Wednesday, its president has revealed.Michael Anderson, pictured, confirming that all necessary regulatory
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Govt finances face 3-year Dorian blow
Hurricane Dorian will likely throw the government’s finances off-track for the next three years, the deputy prime minister has revealed, although its fiscal “fundamentals” have not altered.K Peter Turnquest told Tribune Business that a “three-year ru
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Jonquel Jones reflects on her standout season
JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun fell one game short in their historic run toward a WNBA Championship, but the fourth year forward has established herself as one of the premier players in the league with her standout season.Jones averaged 19.2 p
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'Buddy' wants to play for Kings
WITH less than a week left for Buddy Hield and the Sacramento Kings to reach an agreement on an extension of his contract, Hield has been adamant about his desire to remain with the organisation. “We need to get that done. I want to get that done, f
