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Four more COVID-19 deaths confirmed

FOUR new COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed bringing the country’s fatality count to 735, according to the Ministry of Health Friday.

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FIBA plans ‘bubble’ format for World Cup 2023 Qualifiers

FIBA is planning for a “bubble” format to host the first window of the opening round of qualifying for its World Cup 2023.

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Gibson leads Huskies to two victories

Qyemah Gibson has emerged as an offensive leader for the St. Mary’s Huskies this preseason and has set the tone for lofty expectations in the 2021 campaign.

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132 new cases of COVID-19

THE latest Ministry of Health COVID-19 Dashboard has recorded 132 new infections in The Bahamas with 94 of them being in New Providence.

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15th Providence Basketball Club tourney tips off today

A STAPLE of the holiday season basketball schedule for senior boys’ programmes, the Providence Basketball Club is again providing an opportunity for teams to showcase their skills and get an early assessment of their clubs headed into the new year.

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Serious offences conviction rate up 10 percent

THE conviction rate for serious offences has increased by 10 percent, Attorney General Carl Bethel said Wednesday.

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Seahorse sighting brings a little hope

the sighting of a juvenile seahorse in North Bimini Bay following the ending of dredging within the mangroves has excited environmentalists.

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Bahamasair to spend $9.3m on aircraft maintenance

BAHAMASAIR will use $9.3m of its total budget in the new fiscal year on heavy maintenance to its aircraft and another $1m to move the headquarters to a building complex on Blake Road.

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A proactive approach to Zika virus

As most of your readers are aware, Zika virus infection can result in abnormal brain and skull development in the developing fetus of women infected early in pregnancy.

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Wholesaler researches lobster exports by air

The Bahamas must maximse the economic returns from its key industries, the Prime Minister emphasised, revealing that one food processor is working on growing lobsters.

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Unions 'not satisfied' with Employment Act changes

The Trades Union Congress’s (TUC) president says he is “not at all satisfied” with the Employment Act Reforms passed by the former Christie administration, with redundancy pay “a major issue for us”.Obie Ferguson told Tribune Business: “I don’t think

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Renovated Wyndham re-opens

AFTER an extensive $4m hurricane restoration, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort reopened its newly renovated property to guests and is expecting 90 per cent occupancy during the Christmas season.

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44 KILLED ON ROADS IN 2011

By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas recorded 10,563 traffic accidents in 2011, with 44 of them being fatal, according to statistics from the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Of those accidents, 8,653 were in New Provi

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Thelma Thedora Adderley

Funeral Service for the late Thelma Thedora Adderley, 80 years of Burnt Ground, Long Island and formerly of Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 24th May, 2019, will be held at St. …

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BEC chair targets $60m fuel savings

The BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) executive chairman yesterday said it could save a minimum $60 million annually in fuel costs through the procurement of three new engines for the Clifton Pier power station, telling Tribune Business the benefits would ultimately be passed on to consumers.

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Drainage for Pinewood Gardens would cost $13m

A NEW drainage system at Pinewood Gardens to combat severe flooding in the area could cost the government up to $13 million, according to constituency MP Khaalis Rolle.

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Second phase of training to begin

THE second phase of a programme is set to begin designed to produce Bahamian technicians who are equipped with internationally recognised skills needed in the elevator industry.

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Poland defends Bahamas over allegations

POLISH Ambassador yesterday defended the human rights record of the Bahamas amidst ongoing protests over alleged torture of Cuban detainees.

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NAD execs projects more than 24,000 arrivals in Easter

NASSAU Airport Development (NAD) executives projected more than 24,000 arrivals at the Lynden Pindling International airport this Easter holiday weekend during which The Bahamas played host to the 42nd annual Carifta games.

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Bimini resort enjoys 32% business spike

BUSINESS at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina is up 32 per cent year-to-date, its general manager yesterday telling Tribune Business that April and May were “picking up very nicely”.