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Mortgage company was 'near bankruptcy'

By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Mortgage Corporation was headed to bankruptcy as a result of "reckless lending habits" under the PLP administration, chairman Dr Duane Sands said yesterday. Dr Sands said tha

Shutdown of KFC stores to end today

Shutdown of KFC stores to end today By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net KFC Nassau announced last night that it would reopen its nine locations today. The company made the announcement on its Facebook page shortly after 8

TEAMS MARK OUT DIVE SITES

TEAMS MARK OUT DIVE SITES BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: The Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO) has re-moored some 24 active dive sites at Freeport's south side. UNEXSO has been financing the mooring

delay in ruling over change of plea

delay in ruling over change of plea By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A SUPREME Court judge delayed her change-of-plea ruling in the case of disbarred attorney Ralph Jan Ward, who pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $2 mil

delay in ruling over change of plea

delay in ruling over change of plea By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A SUPREME Court judge delayed her change-of-plea ruling in the case of disbarred attorney Ralph Jan Ward, who pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $2 mil

ATTORNEY 'SETTLES' ALLEGED $40K DEBT TO MORLEY REALTY

By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net An attorney yesterday said she had settled an outstanding $40,000 debt owed to a Bahamian real estate company, alleging that the realtor had done "very little work" for its commissi

ATTORNEY 'SETTLES' ALLEGED $40K DEBT TO MORLEY REALTY

By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net An attorney yesterday said she had settled an outstanding $40,000 debt owed to a Bahamian real estate company, alleging that the realtor had done "very little work" for its commissi

ATTORNEY 'SETTLES' ALLEGED $40K DEBT TO MORLEY REALTY

By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net An attorney yesterday said she had settled an outstanding $40,000 debt owed to a Bahamian real estate company, alleging that the realtor had done "very little work" for its commissi

Four chronic diseases added to drug prescription plan

Four chronic diseases added to drug prescription plan By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FOUR more chronic diseases have been added to the National Drug Prescription Plan. Chief pharmacist Dr Brenna Brown-Turnquest confi

Four chronic diseases added to drug prescription plan

Four chronic diseases added to drug prescription plan By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FOUR more chronic diseases have been added to the National Drug Prescription Plan. Chief pharmacist Dr Brenna Brown-Turnquest confi

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POLICE: HOW WE WILL CRACK DOWN ON CRIME IN 2012

POLICE: HOW WE WILL CRACK DOWN ON CRIME IN 2012 TACKLING crime remains the top priority for the Royal Bahamas Police Force this year, according to their 2012 manifesto released last night. While the new mandate is admittedly similar to last year's plan,

STAMP TAX RISE STILL 'DISCOURAGING' BUYERS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE 12 per cent decline in non-trade stamp taxes recorded in the Central Bank's quarterly report for the 2011 fourth quarter shows that the Stamp Duty increase continues to "discour

Satellite provider backs regulation

Satellite provider backs regulation By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A leading Bahamas-based satellite TV provider says it will have no problem being regulated by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority

ATTORNEY ALLEGES ROAD WORKERS 'OWED' $1M

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe told Tribune Business yesterday he was still proceeding with legal action against Jose Cartellones Construcciones Civiles Company (JCCC) on behalf of disgruntl

ATTORNEY ALLEGES ROAD WORKERS 'OWED' $1M

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe told Tribune Business yesterday he was still proceeding with legal action against Jose Cartellones Construcciones Civiles Company (JCCC) on behalf of disgruntl

ATTORNEY ALLEGES ROAD WORKERS 'OWED' $1M

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe told Tribune Business yesterday he was still proceeding with legal action against Jose Cartellones Construcciones Civiles Company (JCCC) on behalf of disgruntl

KFCs stay closed as row escalates

KFCs stay closed as row escalates By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net UNION chiefs yesterday accused KFC Nassau of intimidating workers and undermining labour laws as the fast-food chain remained closed for a second day

BAHAMAS 'MUST FOCUS ON NEW PRODUCTS'

BAHAMAS 'MUST FOCUS ON NEW PRODUCTS' By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net THE country must focus on generating new tourism products in a bid to remain competitive as more gaming facilities become available around the world

Anger at politicians from victims of tragedy

By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FIRE victims yesterday condemned politicians for exploiting their tragedy for political gain. Bain and Grants Town residents affected by the blaze that killed a man and left two children

Anger at politicians from victims of tragedy

By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FIRE victims yesterday condemned politicians for exploiting their tragedy for political gain. Bain and Grants Town residents affected by the blaze that killed a man and left two children