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GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

High School Track & Field Nationals postponed

THE National High School Track & Field Championships was originally scheduled to commence today but logistical issues forced the event to be postponed.

Cuckoos claim 3rd straight Heineken Cup title

THE most dominant team in the Bahamas Rugby Football Union in recent years, Cuckoos Rugby Club claimed their third consecutive Heineken Bahamas Cup title.Cuckoos emerged with a 20-13 victory over Baillou in the season finale at the Winton Rugby Centr

BAIN TOWN’S PLIGHT ON POWER AND WATER LINES

TEN percent of households in Bain Town had no electricity and 20 percent had no running water, according to a 2016 survey from the Ministry of National Security.

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20 new officers recruited to immigration unit

IMMIGRATION Minister Brent Symonette yesterday suggested it was difficult to investigate claims of bribery with cash as he encouraged the public to utilise the Department of Immigration’s new corruption unit.

Grant dominates with 30 points, 24 rebounds in win

LEASHJA Grant powered her Lakehead Thunderwolves to an upset win against a nationally ranked U Sports team in Canada.

Drake University students expected at Race Weekend for 6th consecutive year

FOR the sixth year in a row, a group of students from Drake University will take part in the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW).

Drake University students expected at race weekend for sixth consecutive year

FOR the sixth year in a row, a group of students from Drake University will take part in the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW).

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Alliance marks 10th annual Sight Awareness Month

THE Bahamas Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired marked its 10th annual sight awareness month at the Mall at Marathon yesterday.

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Ayton posts double double in loss to Nets

DEANDRE Ayton delivered another efficient performance for the Phoenix Suns but they fell short of sweeping the top three teams in the Eastern Conference on their recent road trip.

NCAA outlines timeline for return of men’s, women’s basketball

THE NCAA Division I Council has outlined the projected timeline for a return to action for both men’s and women’s basketball programmes.

Economic injustice

Permanent residents with the right to work and contributing to The Bahamas for 50 plus years are receiving valuations on their land some 400% more than what they are worth. Even with appraisals Real Property Tax is being completely unreasonable yet again.

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Funeral and wedding restrictions relaxed

THE government has relaxed restrictions on weddings and funerals, allowing a maximum of 40 people at graveside services and marriage ceremonies in churches on islands where this was prohibited.

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St Fort, Coleby shine in Japan

MARK St Fort and Kadeem Coleby produced different results for their respective teams as Niigata Albirex and Akita Northern Happinets continued competition in the Japanese Basketball League’s B1 Division over the weekend. Eighth ranked Niigata A defeated 10th ranked Hokkaido L 77-68 on Saturday. They outrebounded Hokkaido L. 43-29 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds.

'Underground economy' boosts Xmas tree sales

One Christmas Tree vendor believes he is benefiting from the "underground economy" after his sales jumped by 20 percent year-over-year despite COVID-19.

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BPC begins drilling exploratory oil well

BAHAMAS Petroleum Company has begun drilling its exploratory oil well, company officials announced on Monday. According to BPC, the well was ‘spud’ on Sunday December 20 at 06.30 EST and is anticipated to take 45 - 60 days to complete.

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Shackeel Butters named AMC Player of the Week

SHACKEEL Butters received another conference-wide accolade in the NAIA as he prepares to lead his William Baptist Eagles into the postseason.