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Tennis ace Major Jr clinches 3rd win in Florida

Kevin Major Jr has clinched his third singles victory at the USTA Broward Summer Men’s Open in Coral Springs, Florida.On Tuesday, 24-year-old Major won the title over Ronald Hohmann 4-2, 4-1 in a shortened final set due to time constraints.“This was

Contractor president slams 'haphazard' Dorian clean-up

The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday slammed “the haphazard way” in which Hurricane Dorian clean-up and reconstruction is being handled. Michael Pratt told the annual Accountants Week seminars: “I have concerns with the t

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'Good communications are critical in a democracy'

“COMMUNICATIONS,” explained Erica Wells, government’s newly appointed Communications Director, “is a central and critical function of government in a democracy. It fosters transparency and accountability and enhances citizen participation. It is essential for good governance.”

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Tennis ace Roberts having best season ever with Bulldogs

JUSTIN Roberts, fully recovered from a fractured hand that sidelined him at the beginning of his collegiate season, is having his best season ever as a member of the University of South Florida Bulldogs men’s tennis team.

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Murder suspects make claim of death threats

TWO of three suspects arraigned in connection with two recent murders complained to a magistrate they had received death threats from prison inmates.

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Auto dealer worry over 'dramatic price' rises

Bahamian new car dealers yesterday warned that the Government’s latest tax proposals would further drive consumers towards used autos, with the constant reforms creating “turmoil” in the market.

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Open letter to Prime Minister Perry Christie

Dear Prime Minister, The Scriptures remind us, "Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me." I appeal to you to reinstate the 80 terminated officers of the Urban Renewal Programme.

Is Christie now tolerant of such victimisation?

Prime Minister Christie once said: “There will be no payback time under my administration.”

Taxis suffer 80% business fall-off

Taxi drivers have seen an 80 percent fall in business as they enter the traditionally slow September period, their union head said yesterday, adding that COVID testing and changed protocols are also to blame.

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'Neighbourhood watch a great success'

WITH more than 80 neighbourhood watch groups in New Providence, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has witnessed much success in its fight against crime and restoring peace in communities, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.

Resorts seek Memorial Day business boost

MAJOR resorts on New Providence are looking to capitalise on a “busy” US Memorial Day weekend, one resort manager telling Tribune Business yesterday that occupancy levels would be in the mid-80 per cent range.

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Resorts 'solidly booked' for Easter

SEVERAL major Nassau-based hotels are anticipating high occupancies for the Easter period, one senior executive telling Tribune Business: “We are absolutely solidly booked”.

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'All Clear' as Erika degenerates, but Bahamas could still see heavy rain

RESIDENTS are advised to remain on alert despite early indications that Tropical Storm Erika may not make direct landfall in the Bahamas.

Many great memories of Edna Lowe

The passing of Edna Lenora Lowe (according to Death Notice published May 21, 2020) at age 94 years marks the end of an era in the history of the Registrar General’s Department, where she was the last survivor of what was referred to in the old days as “the Lily White Registry”.

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Big Apple gives marijuana green light

IT HAS long been said about New York, that if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

Radio station fears over URCA spectrum opening

RADIO stations have warned of “a huge problem” if regulators use the opening of currently-closed spectrum bands to issue more FM broadcasting licences. Galen Saunders, More 94 FM’s principal, told Tribune Business that the FM broadcasting market was already over-saturated as a result of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) issuing too many broadcasting licenses since 2009.

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More players register for Ed Armbrister Baseball League

WITH an increase in the registration of players, the Ed Armbrister Baseball Camp will revert back to a full-fledged league. According to Michael Butler, one of the organisers, they made the decision to host a league as opposed to a baseball camp bec

Poultry producer in halt after 3,000 chick deaths

A Bahamian poultry producer last night said it is suspending operations for a “minimum” three-five weeks, and laying-off ten staff, after a cargo bungle saw almost 3,000 of its chicks bake to death at Miami International Airport.

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PETER YOUNG: Farewell to a famous prince

BY its nature, news reporting has to be selective. Editors worldwide determine what is of interest and whether, for a variety of reasons, it should be brought to public attention and is worthy of publication.

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PETER YOUNG: A world working together is only way to win this war and Britain is playing its role

As the horror, grief and desperation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continues, the need for international co-operation to combat it has become all the more pressing. The World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11. According to its latest figures, the virus has been found so far in as many as 185 countries with some 3.5 million confirmed cases and nearly 250,000 deaths worldwide.