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Bahamas suffers cruise tourism spend flat-line

Total cruise passenger spending in Nassau and Freeport has flat-lined over the past three years, a newly-released industry survey revealed yesterday, even though per capita yields are up 27.8 per cent.

Emphasise ‘robust regulation’ to halt correspondent loss

The Bahamas’ “robust regulatory framework” and favourable ratings by international watchdogs should encourage correspondent banks to maintain relationships with this nation’s financial institutions, a well-known compliance officer believes.

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Baha Mar developer hits out following receivership

BAHA Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian yesterday broke his silence on the Supreme Court’s appointment of a receiver to the stalled project, saying the move is a part of a pattern of “disastrous actions” that have led to Baha Mar’s continuing struggle to be completed and opened this year.

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‘All he has to do is stay humble’

As the pacesetter, winning two NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, Mychal ‘Sweet Bells’ Thompson said he knew it would have only been a matter of time before his son, Klay Thompson, would be a champion as well on the biggest stage in the game today.

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Police chief: Something must be done with criminals who have served time

THE FATE of criminals who have already served their time should play an integral role in the fight against crime, according Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade.

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New Baha Mar bid by Izmirlian

IN a letter sent yesterday, Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian asked the president of the China Exim Bank to accept his offer to complete and open the stalled resort, promising to rehire Bahamian employees while ensuring that the bank does not accept a discount on its debt.

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‘JAZZ’ HITS GRAND SLAM FOR SECOND STRAIGHT GAME: Chisholm Jr and Marlins rout Braves 16-2, sweep series

MIAMI (AP) — Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr hit a grand slam for the second consecutive game and the Miami Marlins routed the Atlanta Braves 16-2 yesterday to complete a three-game sweep of the NL East champions.

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Focus on the future

WHEN asked what he would like to be when he grows up, FOCUS student Caleb Mahalland doesn’t miss a beat: “I want to be the Prime Minister. FOCUS will help me reach my goal.”

Owner pays off '7-figure debt' via marina sale

The Long Island Chamber of Commerce’s former president yesterday told Tribune Business he had “no regrets” about selling the well-known Flying Fish Marina, as it had enabled him to pay off “seven figure debt” and focus on his Shell franchise.

Bahamas in $40m foreign property buyer ‘outflows’

The Bahamas has suffered two consecutive years of $40 million-plus net real estate outflows due partly to the exit of foreign buyers, the Central Bank’s governor confirmed yesterday, with inward investment flows falling to $163.2 million in 2016.

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Auto show proceeds to aid toddler’s open heart surgery

ALTHOUGH he is only four years old, Ephraim Williams has already braved two open-heart surgeries and three catheterisations.

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No. 4 Virginia, No. 25 Wisconsin top Battle 4 Atlantis field

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Virginia coach Tony Bennett knows his fourth-ranked Cavaliers have plenty of veteran talent back from a team that won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship and reached No. 1 nationally last year.

EDITORIAL: Stop the politics and start governing for the good of The Bahamas

“Ain’t yinna do it first? Den why yinna poking yer finger in my eye and blamin’ me fo‘ what yinna dun do?”

Sarkis ally admits Chinese, Govt are saying: ‘Go to hell’

A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday conceded that his attempts to regain Baha Mar’s ownership will likely prove futile, given that both the Government and Chinese were telling the original developer to “go to hell”.

BTC to Gov't: Stick to existing cellular liberalise timetable

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) ha “no problem” with opening up the Bahamian cellular market to competition provided it takes place in accordance with the timetable set out when it was privatised, Tribune Business was told yesterday.

Insurance faces 'significant strain' if rates cut again

The Bahamian insurance industry will be placed under “significant strain” if there is a further cut in the Prime interest rate, with one underwriter also said to require “recapitalisation”.

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Jones Player of the Week

For the third consecutive week this season, Connecticut Sun centre Jonquel Jones has earned the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Player of the Week honours.The Grand Bahama native shares the honours this week with Natasha Howard of the Seatt

Tourism ‘subdued’; LPIA departures decline 3.6%

The Central Bank yesterday identified a mixed outlook for the Bahamian economy, with increased domestic demand offset by a “subdued” tourism performance that saw air departures shrink by 3.6 per cent.

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Staying fit for life

DEVOTED and dedicated to a career that empowers persons to reach their fitness and nutrition goals, Charmaine Hepburn started Stay Fit For Life for persons of all ages.The outdoor group fitness and weight loss programme is designed to help persons ac

LAKERS GO HOME

By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder surged ahead in the second half to beat Los Angeles 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night and