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Consumers 'pay the price' for supporting agriculture
The Government has been urged to step back from direct involvement in the agriculture sector amid a “disconnection” between policy goals and budget spending allocations.A newly-published Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) analysis of Bahamian agri
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BOB targeting ‘real growth, not loan loss management’
Bank of The Bahamas yesterday said it was seeking to drive sustained profitability “from real growth as opposed to managing delinquency provisions” after enjoying a positive $14m bottom line swing.
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Anti-auto dumping initiative ‘can’t price out Bahamians’
Auto industry players yesterday expressed mixed views on the government’s move to protect Bahamian consumers and prevent the country from becoming a wrecked vehicle “dumping ground”.
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Williams unveils BTCmanagement shake-up
Leon Williams has begun “the repairs to flight BTC” with an extensive management restructuring, with well-placed insiders yesterday suggesting turbulence lies ahead at the privatised communications carrier.
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Lyford Cay condo developer to move on ‘final approval’
The developer behind a controversial Lyford Cay condominium project yesterday said it will move forward to obtain “final approval” despite planning authorities requiring that the number of units be slashed by 30 percent.
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Waltiea Rolle wants out of Turkish second division
AFTER spending the past four months playing in the Turkish women’s second division, Bahamian professional basketball player Waltiea Rolle wants out.The 6-foot, 8-inch centre, who has been the focus of attention for the Edremit Belediyes Gurespor, has
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MasterCard expands promotion to GB
MasterCard has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to become the official card of the Bahamas.
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INSURANCE BROKERS: OVER 25% TO 'FALL OFF'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor More than 25 per cent of all existing Bahamian insurance brokers and agents are unlikely to be licensed under the new Act governing the sector, the Insurance Commission told Tribune Business yesterday. Arvind Bagh
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US woman accused of murder ‘will submit alibi in 21 days’
AN AMERICAN woman accused of committing murder said she would submit an alibi to the Office of the Attorney General in 21 days.
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Delay in the transfer of Latore Mackey murder case
THERE was a delay yesterday in the expected transfer of the Latore Mackey murder case to the Supreme Court.
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Pair accused of shooting face court
TWO men from Marathon Estates are now behind bars after being arraigned yesterday in connection with a shooting death that occurred last week.
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Woman could face death penalty over Long Island murder
A WOMAN arraigned on Friday in connection with the murder and robbery of a web shop employee in Long Island could be facing the death penalty if convicted at trial.
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Three have charges dropped over murder plot allegations
THREE of four persons who were arraigned concerning allegations that they had a role in a murder plot had charges against them withdrawn.
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Murder plot suspect granted $20,000 bail
A MAN awaiting trial concerning an alleged murder plot was granted $20,000 bail in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
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Three years in prison over $3.8m drug haul
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday in connection with a $3.8m marijuana drug bust off Andros in 2018.
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Venus Fischer
Venus Fischer, 84 Funeral service will be held at Zion Baptist Church, United Estates, San Salvador, Bahamas on Saturday 5th, May, 2018 at 11:00am. Officiating: Pastor Johnathan Knowles. Assisted by: Pastor Stephen Brown & other ministers of the gospel. Interment …
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Roselda Elizabeth Sturrup
Final Rites and Burial for the late Ms. Roselda Elizabeth Sturrup Age 70yrs, a resident of Hibiscus Street, Nassau Village will be held on Saturday September 16th 2018, at 10:00 am. at Centreville Seventh Day Adventist Church, Church, Fifth Terrace …
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Cynthia Arlena Miller
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mrs. Cynthia Arlena Miller Age 74yrs, a resident of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera will be held on Saturday December 22nd 2018, at 10.30 am. at St. Catherine’ of Sienna, Roman Catholic Church, Hatchet Bay …
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Eula Janet Kemp
Funeral Service for the late Eula Janet Kemp age 84 years of 403 Baillou Hill Road, Golden Gates #1 will be held on Saturday March 10th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Golden Gates Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be …
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Sylvia Rolle
Last rites for Sylvia Rolle aged 84 of Rolle Town Exuma will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Mount Carmel Mission Baptist Church, Rolle Town, Exuma. Officiating will be Rev. Franklyn Mckenzie assisted by Other Ministers. Interment in …