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'Lucrative opportunity' in vacation home rental market

THE vacation home rental market in the Bahamas can be tapped for further growth, according to a local businesswoman who described it as a “lucrative opportunity” and urged the formation of an association to ensure proper rental standards and repeat business.

Balmoral unveils $3m office space

The Balmoral’s principal said yesterday he will “know in the next month or so” whether its planned $2.5-$3 million investment in commercial office space has hit the correct price point.

Broker readies for boat sale 'upswing'

A BAHAMIAN broker yesterday said he was anticipating a significant “upswing” in boat sales over the next “five to six months”, due to the high level of interest leading up to and during the popular Fort Lauderdale Boat Show this past weekend.

Ansbacher in $2myacht lien battle

Ansbacher (Bahamas) is seeking to recover more than $2 million owed by a delinquent borrower by foreclosing on, and selling, his multi-million dollar yacht.

Progress made in investigation into police sergeant's murder

AUTHORITIES last night said they were making “extremely good” progress in their investigations into the murder of police sergeant, Wayne Rolle.

A well-deserved thank you

When things go wrong, we are quick to complain. When things go right, it's rarely noticed.

Poor call by the president

Our university is holding a seminar-discussion session on Alcohol and Marijuana.

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57 Haitians detained in Exuma

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Sunday assisted police and immigration officials in Exuma with the transport of a second group of migrants to be apprehended in The Bahamas within a week.This second group was apprehended off Humming Bird Cay near m

Entrepreneur workshop attracts more than 125

More than 125 participants attended the Entrepreneur Empowerment Workshop hosted by Mark A. Turnquest & The Small Business Resource Centre.

Freeport Lions Club hosts winter conference

THE officers and members of the Freeport Lions Club (District 35-N) will once again host the District-35 Winter Conference scheduled for January 9 to 12 at the Grand Lucayan Resort. Around 150 members from Florida are expected to attend.

NOELLE NICOLLS: Slaying the dragon; an immodest proposal

Features Editor Noelle Nicolls attends the Keva M. Bethel Distinguished Lecture at the College of the Bahamas.

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FACE TO FACE: On a mission to change the world - one baby at a time

MY toddler, Victory, turned two just a few weeks ago and she is still breastfeeding. I have been slowly weaning her, and I have cut down her feedings significantly. but she refuses to give up.

If a vagina could speak, what would it say?

Some women go through their entire lives never once seeing their most sacred and private body part: the vagina.

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FNM Deputy asks if we should rebuild after the hurricane

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday that stakeholders should consider whether it is wise to rebuild islands like Crooked Island following the devastation that Hurricane Joaquin has left in its wake.

Youth Against Violence committed to continued fight against crime and violence in our country

NOW into its 20th year of existence, the Youth Against Violence annual Peace on da Streets Basketball Classic will have a little of something for everybody.

Extend Freeport tax incentives for two years, Gov’t urged

The Government was yesterday urged to follow Sir Lynden Pindling’s lead and extend Freeport’s expiring investment incentives for two years rather than six months, thereby relieving the private sector’s “state of flux”.

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Rubis scandal ‘unacceptable’

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins believes the Christie administration only announced concrete steps to address the Rubis underground fuel leak because of escalating public pressure, adding that for a long time the administration hoped the controversy would just “go away.”

It’s simple - just pass a law

Why are we so hateful to the sons and daughters of our Bahamian soil?

Who will speak on behalf of Bahamians?

I write regarding the ongoing discussions of the recent enforcement of Immigration policies in the country. I note with interest that for the most part, both local dailies have taken the pro-immigrant position at every opportunity.

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Mystery over identity of man who died in police custody

POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade yesterday said the man who died in police custody on Saturday was arrested after a businessman reported he was on his property.