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Kwasi sorry to see 20 jobs axed at Grand Bahama firm

MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson has expressed sadness over lay-offs at Pharmachem Technologies in Grand Bahama where it is believed that some 20 persons were affected. The industrial company - which had commenced a $180 million exp

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Thomas strikes out eight in pitcher's duel

TAHNAJ Thomas had his second consecutive career high outing in as many appearances for the Bristol Pirates against the Pulaski Yankees. The 20-year-old, 6’4” right hander struck out eight batters in a pitcher’s duel, but the Pirates suffered a 2-0 l

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THE PRESS BOX – RATINGS WARS: AEW STILL BEATING UP THE WWE!

TNT’s All Elite Wrestling Dynamite” (AEW) slammed USA Network’s “NXT” (WWE) clean in the middle of the ring on Wednesday night past, winning its second Wednesday ratings war in a row.Wednesday night’s AEW show received 1.018 million total viewers, wh

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Bahamas Kidney Association calls for support

THE Bahamas Kidney Association is in need of support as the group aims to raise public awareness in the ongoing fight against kidney disease which they say is on the rise.

Ex-PM slams ‘heartless’ VAT breadbasket return

The former prime minister yesterday slammed the Davis administration’s decision to eliminate VAT-free breadbasket food items and medicine as “heartless and disgraceful”.

AML to add 40 jobs with two Carl’s Jr sites

AML Foods will create 40 jobs with the opening of two more Carl’s Jr. outlets before Christmas, with its inaugural location have experienced 20-30 per cent weekly sales growth in recent months.

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Cycling Club Bahamas. - On Saturday morning, we will ride in support of the Bahamas Aids Foundation.

‘Banana republic’ fear on Carnival date shift

Junkanoo Carnival band owners still face thousands of dollars in losses, their Association president said yesterday, as the farce surrounding the event deepened with its original dates being restored.

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Banker’s killer gets 20 years

A SUPREME Court judge yesterday sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a banker he claimed had made a sexual pass at him in late 2015.

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Parking, access and occupancy among concerns over project

NEIGHBOURS of a proposed western condo development raised concerns at Department of Physical Planning public hearing last night.

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Radio station names top 20 Bahamian artists of 2012

The top 20 Bahamian artists on Island FM’s Inspiration with Keith radio show were officially revealed last week as ones to watch in the new year.

Freedom of information network launched

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – For the first time, Caribbean governments and civil society came together to discuss access to information and public participation in governance at a landmark conference here March 20-21.

Travel firm eyes $20m China tourism boost

A BAHAMIAN travel services firm is hoping a joint venture partnership will draw up to 15,000 Chinese visitors to the Bahamas annually, its chief executive projecting it could deliver a $20 million tourism boost.

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Making the cut for CARIFTA

A FEW more CARIFTA Games standards were posted, including a double feat by Malik Stuart and Brashae Wood, as the Road Runners Track and Field Club hosted its eighth annual Dianna Lynn Thompson Memorial Track and Field Classic at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday.

Port's 80% efficiency almost tops Caribbean

The Freeport Container Port (FCP) is the second most efficient port in the Caribbean despite having the highest shipping costs per mile, a World Bank study has found.

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Port's $21m offer 'fully subscribed' a week early

The Arawak Port Development Company’s (APD) $21 million preference share offering was “pretty much” fully subscribed one week before it was due to close, Tribune Business was told last night.

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Trio charged with attack on police officer appear in court

THREE of the four young men charged with assaulting a police officer appeared in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Water Corp to cut Consolidated debt to under 90 days

THE Government is aiming to reduce the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) arrears with BISX-listed Consolidated Water, its main supplier, to just under 90 days, after approving a $20 million subsidy for the 2014/2015 fiscal year.

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Catastrophic fund ‘to only help 25 to 30 people’ - Sands

LEADING surgeon and Free National Movement (FNM) Senator Dr Duane Sands said yesterday that “thousands of Bahamians will continue to die” under the government’s primary care phase of National Health Insurance.

IMF urges Bahamas to stick to 50 percent debt ceiling

The International Monetary Fund has urged The Bahamas to keep to the 50 percent debt ceiling passed in 2018.