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Melia can ‘barely’ sustain operations

The Melia Nassau Beach Resort can “barely” generate enough cash flow to finance its own operations - an admission that was yesterday seized upon by Baha Mar’s contractor.

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Bahamas girls ready for under-17 Centrobasket in San Juan

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation will field its first team for a busy summer with the upcoming Centrobasket Under-17 Championships. The U-17 Girls will be hosted at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Team Bahamas will be capta

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BPL studying 19 bids from power generators

NINETEEN firms have submitted bids to provide 80 megawatts of power to Bahamas Power & Light (BPL).

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Banks urged: Lower your debit card fees

REDUCED fees on debit card transactions could significantly boost commerce in the Bahamas, a leading businessman noting that credit card purchases effectively ruled out roughly 80 per cent of the shopping public.

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2022 mixed for Out Island resort targets

FAMILY Island resorts experienced a mixed 2022 in terms of hitting their collective targets as they closed in on a return to pre-COVID business volumes, a top tourism official has confirmed.

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Bahamians can take advantage of US interview waiver

MANY Bahamians seeking American visas have taken advantage of the US’ interview waiver programme, according to US Embassy spokesperson Penny Rechkemmer.

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Online campaign launched to #KeepJunkanooAlive

ORGANISERS of the “KeepJunkanooAlive’ movement that spread over social media yesterday claimed that Junkanoo will continue to “reign supreme” in the Bahamas despite the “Junkanoo Carnival fever” being marketed by the government.

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BUSINESS BITES: Two Huberts with different visions

The disputed future of the Grand Lucaya Hotel complex is more than a business debate. It could well mark the opening political shot for control of the FNM. Incumbent Prime Minster Hubert Minnis and predecessor Hubert Ingraham have each visibly tied his flag to a radically different solution for the hotel’s continued viability - and the future of Grand Bahama.

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GB Power: $80m plant to further lower outages ‘cut in half’ during 2011

Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) $80 million West Sunrise plant has started operations with a workforce that is 92 per cent Bahamian, the monopoly power provider yesterday saying it would further improve reliability following a year in which outages were “cut in half”.

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NPBA: Regulators and Pros tied in first place

IT’S still early in the season, but Mr Ship It Freight Regulators and Island Game Pros both won on Monday night to stay tied in first place in the Vince Ferguson Division of the New Providence Basketball Association.

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Bahamas falls to Argentina

The Bahamas men’s national basketball team didn’t have any answers for Argentina as they pulled away in the second half for a 95-77 win for their second consecutive loss in five days in the FIBA Americas 2023 World Cup Qualifier.

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Edward Aurther Rolle

Mr. Edward Aurther Rolle Age 91 years of Cooper Town, Abaco Bahamas, died May17th 2018 at his resident Coopers Town Abaco Bahamas. He is survived by his Daughters: Roselyn Rolle, Olga Pritchard, Lesa Rolle-McIntosh, Delsene Davis, Nancy Saunders Sons: Jackson …

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NATHALIE RACHEL TURNQUEST-GARCIA

NATHALIE RACHEL TURNQUEST-GARCIA age 79 years of 91 Falcon Crest, Eastern Estates died at her residence on Monday, February 2nd, 2015. She is survived by her Sons: Keith Clarke, George Jr. & David Turnquest & Francison Garcia; Daughters: Mairlyn Lightbourn-Oshodi, …

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Allan Michael Arnett

Allan Michael Arnett, 91 yrs., a resident of #157 South Beach & formerly of North Victoria Hill, San Salvador, died at his residence on 10th March, 2015. He is survived by his 4 daughters: Aldfreda Wallace, Anatole Major, Angela Curtis …

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Edric Garfield Sturrup

Edric Garfield Sturrup age 91 years of Spoon Bill, Nassau East and formerly of George Town, Exuma died at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Saturday, August 13th, 2016. He is survived by his SONS: Jeffery, Bishop Daron Sr., Vernon, Keith, …

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Esthermae Gilbert Fife

Esthermae Gilbert Fife, 91 yrs., a resident of Myrtle Avenue & formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, died on Sunday 15th May, 2016. She is survived by her daughter: Princess Gilbert of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Madlyn Darling, Rosemary Cartwright of …

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Ralph Allen Gooding

Death Notice Ralph Allen Gooding, 91 a resident of Eastwood Estates & formerly of St. Phillip, Barbados, died at PMH on 26th July, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Eileen Gooding; 1 daughter: Playdell Gooding-Reed; 5 sons: Cleland, Coleridge, …

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Howard Hewitt Munroe

DEATH NOTICE Howard Hewitt Munroe, 84 yrs., a resident of #91 Ridgeland Park East & formerly of Current Island, Eleuthera died at his residence on 8th February, 2013. He is survived by his wife: Victoria Munroe; 8 daughters: Delores Stewart, …

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Anfernee Seymour No.26 on Miami Marlins’ 2015 Prospect Watch list

RANKED as one of the top prospects in the Miami Marlins organisation, this summer could present a major opportunity for Anfernee Seymour to progress within the franchise.

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Gov't and BPC 'dispute' outstanding licence fees

Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday warned against "making mountains out of molehills" after it was revealed the Government had refused to accept its payment of outstanding licence fees.