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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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Court expresses ‘highest condemnation’ of Govt
The Supreme Court was yesterday said to have “expressed the highest possible condemnation” of the Government and Bahamas Customs’ conduct during a six-year legal battle with a prominent Freeport retail/wholesale business.
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$100m Cable offer oversubscribed on its launch day
Cable Bahamas’s $100 million preference share issue was oversubscribed on its first day, but Bahamian institutional investors were yesterday urged to continue buying in as the company will “take what it can get”.
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Lashann and Longhorns in race for Big 12 title
Following her personal standout freshman season, Lashann Higgs and her Texas Longhorns are expected to be major contenders for the Big 12 Conference title.
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It’s a French renaissance for players
Bahamian basketball players at various levels in France continue to experience early success with their teams.
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Ayton and Suns grab Game 1
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul delivered an NBA Finals debut that was well worth his lengthy wait.
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Cable readies $30m pref share offering
Cable Bahamas is again preparing to tap the Bahamian capital markets for a further $30 million in preference share financing, which will help fund the roll-out of this nation’s second mobile provider.
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$50m project predicts 30-40% sales increase
A MAJOR western New Providence real estate development is on track to this year surpass 2011 sales by 30-40 per cent, its principal telling Tribune Business yesterday that it was preparing to take total build-out value to $50 million by starting two more construction phases in 2012.
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Tennis ace Philip Major dominates
BAHAMIAN Philip Major dominated the field at the US Open National Playoffs Southern Sectional Qualifying Tournament.
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Both teams have won championships since, doing so consecutively in 2006 (Cardinals) and 2007 (Red Sox). With the two facing …
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Atlantis basketball official launch on February 6
THE Atlantis Basketball League’s 2023 official launch is set for February 6 at 6:30pm when there will be an opening ceremony at The Betty Cole Park. All games are open to the public and Atlantis staff for the entire season which ends April 28. Games will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30pm for the first game and 9:30pm for the final game of the day.
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Leslie Allie Varence
Funeral Service for Leslie Allie Varence age 66 years and a resident of #19A Waterfall Drive, Windsor Park, Freeport and formerly of Nassau will be held on Sunday 9th, February, 2014 at 12:00 noon at Freeport Seventh-day Adventist Church, Beachway …
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Ismae McKenzie-McBride
Funeral Service for the late Ismae McKenzie-McBride age 69 years old of St. Vincent Road will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Market Street & Coconut Grove. Officiating will be Pastor Rev. Diana …
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31-year-old from Abaco charged with murder
A 31-year-old Abaco man accused of killing a father of two was charged with murder in the Marsh Harbour Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Kevin Gabriel, of Crockett Drive, appeared before Magistrate A Evans. It is alleged that on Friday, July 19, the ac
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Reckley listed as one of the top international prospects
RYAN Reckley was listed by Baseball America as one of the top international prospects for the upcoming signing period and is projected to sign one of the most lucrative deals in the current class.
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Davis Cup: Bahamas undefeated with 3-0 victory over Bermuda
The success continues for the Bahamas’ newest edition of its Davis Cup team as they remain undefeated in tournament play.
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'Buddy' Hield enjoys courtside with Jones and Sun
JONQUEL Jones continues to garner recognition from WNBA fans, international media on pace for an MVP season, and a fellow Bahamian basketball icon was on hand to take in her latest contest and the bond between the two.Buddy Hield was courtside as Jon
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‘Walk and chew gum’: Subsidies, debt cost $938m
The Bahamas “must walk and chew gum” on its fiscal and economic revival, a leading banker has warned, with $938.5m - one third of government spending - taken up by debt and subsidy costs.
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Coleby honoured, Munnings named Player of the Week
It was a week of commemorative achievements for two of the Bahamas’ top collegiate basketball players as the NCAA regular season enters its final week.
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Bank chief slams ‘selfish’ education loan deadbeats
The Clearing Banks Association’s (CBA) president yesterday slammed the “selfish mentality” of delinquent student borrowers who have exposed Bahamian taxpayers to a $100m liability.
