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Internet gives 30% boost for Bahamian tourism forecasts
The Bahamian tourism industry’s ability to accurately predict visitor arrivals trends increases by 30 percent if it incorporates Internet search data into its forecasts, an IMF paper has revealed. The report Where should we go? Internet searches and
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Bahamasair’s Cuba, Haiti return covers local ‘shortfall’
Bahamasair’s managing director last night said holiday bookings for travel to the US are producing 60 percent load factors “and climbing”, adding: “Anything is a big boost.”
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NPBA: Giants squash Marines 132-73
THE New Providence Basketball Association ended the first segment of its season on a high note with a pair of marquee matchups Saturday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium. The league reopens play on January 3.
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Business offerings are brought Aliv
The Bahamas’ second mobile operator, Aliv, yesterday launched its business to business (B2B) offering, a senior executive describing it as a “core piece of the puzzle” in the company’s development.
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Abaco resorts in up to 80% rebound despite difficulties
Abaco resorts yesterday said business has rebounded to almost 80 percent of pre-COVID levels as they bid to overcome staffing, housing and utilities woes created by Dorian and the pandemic.
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2% of drugs pass through The Bahamas
NEARLY 99 per cent of the illegal firearms taken off the streets and into police custody have been traced back to Florida, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said yesterday.
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Johnson posts two double doubles
CHRISTOPHER Johnson has emerged as an offensive leader for the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville Cardinals.
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Owners ‘very aggressively’ marketing ex-Ginn project
The former $4.9 billion Ginn sur Mer project is being “very aggressively marketed” to targeted potential purchasers, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with a $75-$80 million outlay likely to acquire the entire property.
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The importance of understanding blood pressure - know your numbers
Are you suffering from high blood pressure? In the Bahamas, it’s an epidemic silent killer. A 2006 healthy lifestyle initiative led by the government noted that approximately 21 percent of the Bahamian populace had hypertension. And according to a 2012 PAHO report, the number one cause of death in the Bahamas between 2006 and 2009 was related to hypertensive disease with 688 deaths.
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Jonquel Jones and Foxes continue to dominate Russian Premier League
JONQUEL Jones and her juggernaut UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes club continue to dominate the Russian Premier League.
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Freeport hotel braces for 'worst xmas ever'
A major Freeport hotel is on track for its “worst Christmas ever” despite enjoying a strong fall, with occupancy rates set to plunge from “the high 80s” to around 30-40 percent.Magnus Alnebeck, Pelican Bay’s general manager, yesterday told Tribune Bu
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New Legend, New Susan Chase and Xena victorious
53RD ANNUAL LONG ISLAND REGATTA IN SALT POND
The 53rd annual Long Island Regatta was held over the weekend in Salt Pond, Long Island and was dubbed a tremendous success.
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Pamela Allison Smith
Death Notice for Pamela Allison Smith, of the Ferry, Little Exuma, passed away peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital in the early morning of Saturday August 23rd, 2014. She is survived by her sisters: Doris Brandley, Trena Knight, Linda Sands, …
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Bahamas First in 18.5% motor claim increase
Bahamas First has seen a 20 percentage point decline in comprehensive insurance policies’ share of its auto book since the recession began, with total Bahamian motor claims increasing by 18.5 per cent in 2012. ==
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Two game leads in NPBA best of five championship series
THE Giants basketball teams are at opposite ends of the spectrum against the Rockets as the New Providence Basketball Association began its best-of-five championship series over the weekend at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
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Ivy May Chee
A funeral service for the late Ivy May Chee, age 80 of West Bay Street, Nassau, The Bahamas, who died at her residence, on Wednesday, 29th October, 2014, will be held at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, Lyford Cay, …
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John Irvin Kelly
John Irvin Kelly age 80, passed away on Thursday, 29th December, 2016 at his home, Spanish Wells, with his family present. He is survived by his beloved sister, Mrs. Marina Davies; his nephew, Dr. Mark Davies of Nassau and his …
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ODENA VERONICA ADDERLEY BURROWS
Funeral Service For ODENA VERONICA ADDERLEY BURROWS, 80 of #21 East Ave, Millers Heights, will be held on Saturday, 30th September, 2017 at 1:00 p.m at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Ave. Officiating will be Pastor Rob Elliott, assisted by other ministers …
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Man being electronically monitored shot dead off Claridge Road
A man who was being electronically monitored was shot dead off Claridge Road on Saturday morning.
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Renee Elizabeth Lowe
Mrs. Renee Elizabeth Lowe, 80, of Poinciana Drive, Nassau, The Bahamas, will be held at Trinity Methodist Church, Trinity Place and Frederick Street, Nassau, on Saturday, 1st June, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Reverend William R. Higgs and Reverend Charles A. …
