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70 students take part in summer student employment programme offered by GBPA

MORE than 70 students took part in the Summer Student Employment Programme at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) this year.

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Tourism performance has outpaced projections according to MOT report

THE Ministry of Tourism revealed yesterday that The Bahamas has had more than five million arrivals in the first seven months of this year, predicting a visitor rate of more than eight million by the end of the year.

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FRONT PORCH: Racism and its denial is tragic and dangerous

TWO stories here at home showcase the vicious and bitter legacy of racism, which many seek to ignore or sideline with comments like, “that was such a long time ago” and “why can’t we move on.”

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Resolution in sight in BPL strike threat

The dispute between the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) and Bahamas Power and Light will be settled within the next few days, Tribune Business has been told.

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As gas prices rise, retailers 'can't contain this anymore'

The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association's (BPRA) president, Raymond Jones, said production cuts in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are behind the rise in prices at the pump, which he said underscores the need for a margin increase for retailers as they “can’t contain this anymore".

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Inflation trend ‘positive’ as rate shows minimal change

THE trend for inflation has been hailed as "positive" by a campaigner for good governance.

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Downtown car park solution on the cards

A CAR park is being proposed for the Downtown area, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation (MOTIA).

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Operators of jet skis claim they were told to leave beach

ACCESS to the beach near the Melia Hotel has been restricted, prompting fear from some water sports operators as to how they will be able to continue their businesses.

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Sands calls for vaccine as Dengue cases rise

FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands has called for the Davis administration to bring in a dengue vaccine - with cases having risen to 66 as of yesterday, according to The Ministry of Health and Wellness.

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UNION: CUBAN TEACHERS ‘CAN’T SPEAK ENGLISH’ – Bahamas Union of Teachers leader has received complaints about language barriers

THE BAHAMAS Union of Teachers said it is concerned that a number of Cuban teachers recently hired by the government cannot speak English and called on the Ministry of Education to investigate the issue.

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While Hurricane Lee moves closer to The Bahama Islands, NEMA says they stand ready

WITH all eyes on Hurricane Lee, Captain Stephen Russell says the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is as ready as can be and has completed all shelter inspections in the event of an approaching storm.

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CH Reeves Raptors aiming to keep last season’s momentum going

With schools recently reopening for the new academic and sporting year, the CH Reeves Raptors are looking to keep last season’s momentum going.

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Power problems and thefts cause BTC service issues

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) released a statement yesterday advising that some Family Island consumers have been experiencing service issues “due to power-related issues and malicious acts”.

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66 percent in July over previous year

TOURISM arrivals grew by 66 per cent in July when compared to last year, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday.

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Bahamas national organ transplant programme to start before year’s end

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said government is committed to start the transplant programme in The Bahamas at its “earliest convenience”.

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Vendors: Solve parking problems if pedestrianisation gets go-ahead

Straw vendors said yesterday that pedestrianising Bay Street must come with a car park and more marketing of the Straw Market.

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Strong start on market for Windsor Lakes project

A Western New Providence gated development pegged at $50m has reserved one third of its lots in its first month on the market, with marketing expected to ramp up in the next month.

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Abaco hopeful - but some questions over reshuffle

BUSINESSES in Abaco are “encouraged” by new developments and projects slated for the island four years after the devastating Hurricane Dorian, according to Daphne DeGregory Miaoulis, president of the Abaco Chamber of Commerce. She noted that Abaco “remains strong” and holds many opportunities for the local and international market.

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Grand Lucayan buyer hopes ‘positive sign for the island’

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president said it is “great news” that there are three prospective buyers for the Grand Lucyan hotel, saying this is more positive for the island than has previously been revealed.

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‘Roaring’ tourism set for best ever year

Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday said tourist arrivals are up 66 percent over last year’s numbers.