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Sears to resume campaign and visit hurricane-hit areas

FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears said he plans to resume his leadership campaign for the Progressive Liberal Party in the coming weeks, with initial plans calling for visits to those areas hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew.

Davis signs to Budapest in Hungarian Basketball League

THE latest stop on the pro basketball circuit for Bennet Davis will feature his return to a familiar stop and his second stint in Hungary.

Making a wishlist for 2012

EDITOR, The Tribune. Now that we have celebrated Christmas and are preparing to usher in the New Year of 2012, I would be obliged if you, the Editor of this fine and outstanding publication would permit me to submit a "wish list" for the nation as we go

Tottenham beats Villa 2-0, rises to third in league

LONDON (AP) -- Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice on Monday as Tottenham beat Aston Villa 2-0 to rise to third in the Premier League by extending its unbeaten streak to nine matches, including eight victories. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp made his first ap

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LPIA reduces energy consumption by 15%

The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) reduced its energy consumption by just under 15 per cent during its past financial year, as it moves to become “a truly first class facility”.

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Getting the fine details correct

Owning a business can be like navigating a small yacht through a tropical storm that threatens to snap the masts, or take out the sails. On other days when things are going better, managing a firm effectively can be more a matter of subtle changes of direction as the market shifts. Here are my thoughts on this.

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Buddy provides spark off bench

Recruited to provide instant offense off the bench for the Oklahoma Sooners, Buddy Hield delivered an impressive debut performance in his introduction to Division I College basketball.

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US ends Bahamas winning streak

AFTER three wins for the Bahamas against Barbados, Austria and the “International” team, the United States of America proved too strong for the Bahamas tennis team in the final day’s play off for first place, overcoming them by three matches to two.

Inventory fraud still 'a big thing'

INVENTORY theft is list the most common fraud witnessed in the Bahamas, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) local chapter presidnt said yesterday, adding that Bahamian companies must have the necessary controls in place to prevent this.

Benchmark denies 'material impact' via client's liquidation

BENCHMARK (Bahamas) yesterday said the Supreme Court-supervised liquidation of one of its key clients would “not have a material impact” on its financial position or “long-term development”, expressing confidence that it would achieve long-term business development goals.

National debt near $5.5bn by mid-2014

The Bahamas’ total national debt will be close to $5.5 billion by the time the Government’s fiscal year closes on June 30 next year, it was forecast yesterday, having grown at least $419 million in 12 months.

'No reason to delay' renewable energy until 2014

There is “no reason” for the Government to delay decisions on renewable energy proposals until 2014, a leading proponent yesterday calling for it to reintroduce the recently-withdrawn tender for Family Island project.

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LJ Rose to play for Houston Cougars

HOUSTON Cougars transfer LJ Rose will not have to wait the customary season on the sidelines before he takes the court for his new programme this fall.

Gov't borrows $841m in just nine months

The Government borrowed $840.5 million over the first nine months of the 2012-2013 fiscal year to finance its deficit and capital works projects, it has been disclosed.

Investor injects $1.099m more into oil recovery plant

A UK-based investor yesterday said it had invested another $1.099 million into a Grand Bahama-based company to help finance its Freeport-based oil hydrocarbon recovery plant.

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Airline eyes 3% Easter load factor increase

A Bahamian-owned airline yesterday said passenger volumes for the Easter weekend were projected to be up 3 per cent year-over-year, with load factors averaging 80 per cent “all around”.

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Palm Cay shares the New Year spotlight in New York

WHEN the famed ball dropped in Times Square ushering in a new year of hope and promise, it was more than just the 2,688 Waterford Crystals that shone – a waterfront development in the Bahamas flashed on the huge screen as an estimated one billion people around the world watched.

Bahamas 'can't survive many' banker detention-type hits

The Bahamas “cannot survive many incidents” similar to this week’s detention of a senior UBS banker, a leading QC warning it will reinforce perceptions in some quarters that this nation has a “hostile” Immigration policy.

Being careful when serving two masters

In every sector of our corporate environment, moonlighting has become a consistent mainstay, with many persons enjoying the benefits of receiving two and three salaries at any one given time.

Realtor 'pioneer' eyes Middle East

A top realtor yesterday said he felt like “a pioneer” in his efforts to market the Bahamas to the world, as he seeks to build on his recent Chinese visit by now pitching to wealthy Middle East investors.