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Zip-line 'buccaneer' in approvals push
The Bahamian investor behind a proposed Arawak Cay ‘zip line’ attraction yesterday encouraged the Minnis administration to provide the necessary approvals for it to proceed and expand the tourism offering.
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Sky Bahamas cuts US flights to assess new security rules
Sky Bahamas yesterday said it is slashing the frequency of US flights by two-thirds this month, in a bid to assess the financial and other impacts from aviation security upgrades.Randy Butler, the Bahamian airline’s president and chief executive, sai
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Tourism Minister's 'concern' at airport security demands
The Minister of Tourism yesterday admitted that the short timeline given to meet enhanced US aviation security demands was “causing concern”, with the greatest impact likely to be felt at Family Island airports.Dionisio D’Aguilar told Tribune Busines
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Trent Deveaux signs $1.2m deal with Angels
In January, when Trent Deveaux mulled his decision on which MLB club he would eventually sign to, he said one determining factor would be: “Any place with good weather.”
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Resort and Marina launches Endowed Scholarships at UB
VALENTINES Residences Resort and Marina embodies the picturesque tranquility of life in Harbour Island, Eleuthera, but the exotic enclave has also captured the world’s attention for its standard of excellence. The skills and diligence of the people w
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RESULTS: Royal Bank of Canada National Swimming Championships
Girls 13-14 800 LC Metre Free 1, MacPhail, Anya I, BSC, 9:58.49. 2, Eneas, GiGi S, DSC-BA, 10:35.88. 3, Albury, Kaliyah G, BSC, 10:58.47. 4, Trotman, Jazmine M, SWIFT-BA, 11:05.61. 5, Mortimer, Madison H, ORCA, 11:19.54. 6, Albury, Taylor T, Abaco S
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THE FINISH LINE: Farewell Dr Bernard Nottage, one of our most outstanding athletes
IT IS not how you start, nor how you get there. Most importantly, it’s how you finish. • The Finish Line, a weekly column, seeks to comment on the state of affairs in local sports, highlighting the highs and the lows, the thrills and the spills and
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Bahamas requires $160-$180m swing to 'stabilise' debt
The Bahamas needs a $160-$180 million ‘positive swing’ on its primary Budget balance to “stabilise” the debt-to-GDP ratio, with an even “stronger adjustment” needed to slash the $7 billion-plus national debt.The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB
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Elisha Asa Curry
Elisha Asa Curry, 84 of Crown Haven, Abaco died at the Rand Memorial on Friday, June 23, 2017. He is survived by Children: Leonard Curry, Gerelene Rolle, Minister Laura Gardiner, Sandra Russell and Doralyn Rolle; Numerous grand and great grand …
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Dorothy Louise Saunders
Dorothy Louise Saunders, 84 a resident of Comfort Street, died at PMH on 24th June, 2017. She is survived by her son: Ronald Pratt; adopted son: Quinton Thompson; 2 daughters: Maudline Rolle & Sabrina Pratt; 2 sisters: Rev. Marilyn Thompson …
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Drucilla Elizabeth Newbold
Funeral Service For Matriarch Drucilla Elizabeth Newbold, “Dru, Aunty” 82 a resident of #6 Angel Ct., Golden Gates #2 & formerly of Driggs Hill, Andros, will be held at Grants Town Seventh-day Adventist Church, Wellington Street, on Sunday, 2nd July, …
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Madlyn Victoria Ferguson
Funeral Service Mrs. Madlyn Victoria Ferguson, 77 a resident of Solider Road, will be held on Saturday, July 1st, 2017, 11.00 a.m. at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Street. Officiating will be Pastor Stephen E. Thompson assisted by Rev. …
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MIRTHLYN BURROWS
Funeral Service MS. MIRTHLYN BURROWS, 82 of Oxford Avenue and formerly of the Bluff South Andros, will be held on Saturday, 1 July at 11 A.M. at Baptist Bible Church Soilder & Old Trail Roads. Officiating will be Dr. Howard …
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$1.6m Matthew claim dispute heads to court
Disputes over Hurricane Matthew-related claims are hitting the Supreme Court, with one Lyford Cay property owner alleging his insurer and broker are “stalling” to avoid a $1.6 million payout.The corporate owner of Jacaranda, understood to be controll
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'No sense' in new Govt's redundancy cap increase
Private sector executives yesterday warned that the Minnis administration’s plans to increase the 12-month redundancy pay ‘cap’ would further endanger an economy already “in deep trouble”.Peter Goudie, an employment and labour relations specialist wi
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Tourism exposes travel agents to the Bahamas
The Ministry of Tourism hosted 250 travel professionals from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and The National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) in the Bahamas over the past week.The ASTA/NACTA Bahamas Showcase took place at the
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MAB chief's 'surprise' at insurers' NHI meet
The Medical Association of the Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday expressed “surprise” that the Minnis administration had yet to meet with doctors over its plans to reform National Health Insurance (NHI).Dr Sy Pierre indicated he had been taken aback
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Nearly 15,000 cast votes in local elections
FORTY-NINE persons were elected to serve as local government councilors on Grand Bahama for the next three years. During this year’s election, over 14,700 votes were polled on the island on June 22. In the City of Freeport District, a total of 8,530
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Considering the impact of serious and deepening inequality
We seem to be defining the way our society works through a series of inequalities that mean that people, especially young people, are totally excluded from the possibility of success. This kind of social exclusion and inequality is built around class
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Jonquel Jones and Sun climb to 3rd place in Eastern Conference
JONQUEL Jones continues to produce at an All-Star level and her Connecticut Sun have followed suit as one of the hottest teams in the WNBA.