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90 percent of Virtual Junkanoo production team had COVID-19

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg revealed yesterday that 90 percent of the team contracted to produce a virtual Junkanoo show had COVID-19, which has affected the production.

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Battle 4 Atlantis day 1 round-up: Wildcats and Jayhawks advance

THE 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis opened yesterday at Atlantis’ Imperial Arena with the Kansas Jayhawks and Villanova Wildcats advancing to the semifinals with wins in the opening session.

Cruise sector closure 'extremely devastating'

The cruise industry’s 30-day shutdown will be “extremely devastating” for Bay Street and all who rely on the sector for their livelihood, the Downtown Nassau Partnership’s co-chair warned yesterday. Charles Klonaris told Tribune Business that while

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National debt up $458m despite ratios declining

The post-COVID economic revival dropped The Bahamas’ debt-to-GDP ratio to 85 percent at end-June despite the national debt increasing by $457.5m over the prior 12 months to $11.645bn.

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UB Mingoes suffer two losses at hands of USVI Buccaneers

THE University of the US Virgin Islands Buccaneers spoiled the homecoming celebrations for the University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball programmes as the visitors took both games in the weekend series.The Bucs took game one 102-85 on Friday

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Flowers’ fears over ‘winners tax’ impact

CRAIG Flowers, FML Group of Companies owner, sees the Minnis administration’s proposal to only tax lottery play winnings as “problematic” for his chain of web shops where revenue is largely based on the numbers game.

Physicians urged: ‘Target 2o% of $2bn health care spend’

Physicians were yesterday urged to “take over the industry of medicine” and target 20 per cent of the $2 billion spent annually by Bahamians on health care.

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Body cams by August - Dames

THE long-awaited body cams for law enforcement officers are now in the country and are expected to be officially rolled out by August, National Security Minister Marvin Dames revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday. In the meantime, the minister

New auto sales plunge 90% at COVID’s peak

New car sales plunged more than 90 percent during the COVID-19 lockdown’s peak, data seen by Tribune Business has revealed, with many dealerships “not selling a single vehicle” for April.

BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in

BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in

Franchise group's $3.1m expansion adds 90 jobs

A prominent Bahamian franchise group has invested $3.1 million in opening its latest Marco’s Pizza and Popeyes restaurants on Robinson Road, a move that has created 90 jobs.Aetos Holdings, which is owned by the Tsavoussis brothers, Chris and Terry,

Bahamas: 90% of diving sector withstood Dorian

The Bahamas delivered the message that 90 percent of its dive industry remains operational post-Dorian when the Ministry of Tourism and private firms attended the sector’s largest trade show.

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Official police statistics show 3% rise in murder

DESPITE a three per cent increase in murder last year, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said yesterday that serious crimes in the Bahamas decreased by 18 per cent in 2014 compared to 2013.

Over $5m stolen from businesses in police cases

More than $5 million worth of cash and goods were stolen from Bahamian businesses in the 379 cases reported to the police during 2014, it was revealed yesterday.

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Police ‘failed’, says Nottage

LAW enforcement has “failed” in attempts to lower the country’s murder count, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage admitted yesterday.

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Country not a better place if PLP win, survey says

ALMOST 100 per cent of Bahamians surveyed in an online poll do not believe the country will be in a better place should the Progressive Liberal Party win the next election, according to data from advocacy group Bahamians Awake.

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Bahamians making great strides in the NCAA

IN their new surroundings as freshmen or transfers to major Division I NCAA basketball programmes, Bahamian players have made an immediate impact with their respective schools.

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STATESIDE: Watching the election

FOR months, headlines have screamed out warnings that the future of American democracy was at stake in Tuesday’s elections.

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Ayton rises to occasion but Suns eclipsed by Pistons

Andre Drummond had 31 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth straight loss, 116-108 on Wednesday night.