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Hilton deal ‘conflicted’ Gov’t over Baha Mar
The Government’s “conflict of interest” over the $200 million British Colonial Hilton expansion meant it should never have attempted to act as an impartial mediator in the Baha Mar dispute.
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The sky ain't falling
I write in response to The Tribune’s editorial dated December 9, 2014, under the heading, “A failed economy and no accurate information.”
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Regatta time again
The legacy of the late sporting icon ‘King’ Eric Gibson, regarded as one of the ‘movers and shakers’ of regattas in the country, will be kept alive when the local sloop sailing community comes together for the staging of the All-For-One Regatta in Montagu Bay that ‘King’ Eric was credited in getting started.
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Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival compilation CD released
DURING the month of July, the Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) invited musicians from throughout country to enter their Junkanoo Carnival Song Competition. As a result, over 170 songs were submitted by established and aspiring Bahamian artists who produced new Bahamian music.
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Rigby: ‘Absolute nonsense’ that Christie is all that is holding the PLP together
AS BAHAMIANS, including young PLPs, become increasingly frustrated with the leadership of the government, it is “absolute nonsense” for Prime Minister Perry Christie to assert that he is the glue holding the organisation together, former party Chairman Raynard Rigby said yesterday.
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Sarkis loses bid to buy $192m claims
The Supreme Court yesterday ruled it was legally impossible for Sarkis Izmirlian to acquire the rights to Baha Mar’s $192 million damages claim against the project’s contractor.
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A dream come true for Lucius Fox
IT’S a dream come true for Lucius Fox as he prepares to become only the eighth Bahamian to play in Major League Baseball.
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Old timers softball returns this weekend
After missing two years of competition, the New Providence Old Timers Softball Association will return to action this weekend (April 9th and 10th, 2022) with a memorial tournament, but at a different venue under new leadership.
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Dorothea Vernice Cecelia Seymour-Tucker
Funeral Service for the late Dorothea Vernice Cecelia Seymour-Tucker age 70 years of Rich Close will be held on Saturday April 21st, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church (MCCA), #108 Montrose Avenue. Officiating will be Bishop Theophilus …
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CAPTAIN Luther Miller
Funeral Service for the late CAPTAIN Luther Miller age 79 years of Robinson Road will be held on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Southwest Cathedral Church of God, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Pastor Donnie Storr assisted …
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Loretta Wright Miller
Last rites for Sister Loretta Wright Miller aged 71 of Robinson Road and Formerly of Black Point, Exuma will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Boulevard, South Beach. Officiating will be Bishop …
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Frank Albert Hanna II
Funeral Service for the Late Frank Albert Hanna II, aged 79 years of Danottage Estates and formerly of Nicholls Town, Andros, who died on Thursday, 14th April, 2016, will be held on Sunday, 1st May, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Church …
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Dwayne Cordett Edgecombe
Funeral Service for Dwayne Cordett Edgecombe age 45 affectionately called “Kamula” of Cooper’s Town Abaco, who died at his residence December 15th, will be held on Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Faith Walk Church of God Cooper’s Town Abaco. Rev Ronald …
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ArawakX directors stay in control of BOB battle
The Chief Justice has allowed ArawakX’s principals “to maintain conduct and control” of the legal battle with Bank of The Bahamas over the latter’s six-month freezing of all their accounts.
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Hurricane Matthew damage can't stop the All-Andros Regatta
ALTHOUGH Hurricane Andrew destroyed what was considered the mecca hub for sailing in Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros, organisers are still committed to hosting the All-Andros Regatta. The regatta, which got started 24 years ago by a quartet of men incl
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INSIGHT: The road back has begun but there’s a long way still to go
A year ago, countries all around the world were in lockdown as governments scrambled to make sense of their pandemic responses.
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Accountants brace for surge in insolvencies
Bahamian accountants are bracing for “an uptick” in corporate insolvency work during the 2021 second half with companies already moving to restructure as hopes for a quick economic rebound fade.
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WORLD VIEW: Democracy is not guaranteed by elections alone
A BIZARRE moment at the 50th session of the general assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), on October 20 and 21, was a claim by the outgoing Foreign Minister, Karen Longaric that her government had brought democracy to Bolivia.
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‘A great day for the sport of baseball’
After years of negotiating, the Bahamas Baseball Association finally welcomed members of the Junior Baseball League of Nassau, the Eleuthera Junior Baseball League, the Grand Bahama Little League and the Grand Bahama Senior Baseball under its umbrella, in a move that they say is for the betterment of the players who want to represent the Bahamas at the international level.
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THE FINISH LINE: More sporting bodies should take advantage of our sun, sand and sea
LET me first of all congratulate Todd Isaacs Jr and Sr as well as Lucius Fox for their unique initiative in staging the “Don’t Blink” Home Run Derby in Paradise that was held on Saturday in Montagu Bay.
