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Immigration Minister, Deputy PM looking at how to fund increased repatriation exercises

IMMIGRATION Minister Brent Symonette and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest are looking at how to fund the increased repatriation exercises that will come in response to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ goal of more stringe

ZNS staff jobs and politics

I am writing in response to an interesting article under the headline ''ZNS Staff Jobs Shock'' in the August 17 edition of The Tribune.

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Boyce 'runs out of steam', eliminated in opening bout

LENNOX Boyce international debut was a tough lesson in developing his stamina as he ran out of steam as he had to fight his way off the ropes and he ended up suffering a split decision in his opening match of boxing at the sixth Commonwealth Youth Ga

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Construction 'very strong and healthy' despite Cavalier

A Cabinet minister yesterday said the overall Bahamian construction industry remains “very strong and healthy” despite Cavalier Construction’s decision to cease operations and appoint a liquidator.Desmond Bannister, minister of works, told Tribune Bu

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Fire guts announcer's boothat the original TAR stadium

FIRE on Sunday gutted the announcer’s booth - the oldest structure in the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium, but it’s not expected to adversely affect the operations of the various high schools and Bahamas Association of Athletic Ass

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Bombshells and mis-spells

So during his address to the nation this week, Prime Minister Minnis dropped a fiscal bomb; government ministries will have to cut their spending by 10% and no current contracts for workers making in excess of $100,000 will be renewed.

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Davis joins calls for permanent appointment of chief justice

OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to act immediately to confirm someone for the substantive post of chief justice amid heightened concerns from the judiciary.Mr Davis’ comments follow an intern

Where is the money?

EDITOR, The Tribune. The Nassau Guardian reported as its headline on November 23, 2011, that NEMA can't account for 20 million relief dollars that came in during Hurricanes Jeanne and Frances. What is even more disturbing is that this incident took seven

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Cable bahamas price hike plan sparks anger

BAHAMIANS are already speaking out over the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s revelation that Cable Bahamas seeks a near 30 per cent price increase to their basic cable package.

POST OFFICE HIT BY COMPLAINTS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE BAHAMAS Postal Service is testing the efficiency of its local mail delivery service, acting Postmaster General, Leslie Cartwright, told Tribune Business yesterday, acknowledging

VAT 'very dangerous' if no public buy-in

A top QC has warned it will be “very dangerous” for the Government to impose Value-Added Tax (VAT) without widespread public support, as it was “not the right fit” for the Bahamas at this time.

A revival for clergy and others who have lost their way

Revival is definitely achievable for the Bahamas, and is something that we must pray for. We are at the threshold of total depravity spiritually. Social media has taken over our minds and hearts. The LGBT community continues to assert itself, and tee

probe into airport thefts

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'War brewing between rival beer companies'

HAVING had Sheldon Gibson build four new dingy boats, James 'Jimmy' Sands was hoping to revive the art of sculling at various Family Island homecomings and regattas around the Bahamas.

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'Failure to test is crippling economy'

The failure to aggressively ramp-up COVID-19 testing “is crippling the Bahamian economy” and its recovery prospects, a former Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) attorney warned yesterday.Carey Leonard told Tribune Business that The Bahamas will “not

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Power to the people

ONCE again, the country’s main electricity provider is in the flickering spotlight. On one hand, an MP is “begging for a break” while on the other, the Minister responsible for Bahamas Power and Light is promising “the best summer ever”! While readi

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Candidates pander for female votes

POLITICAL parties are parading their female candidates around town trying to appeal to women voters, who this year comprise the large majority of voters.

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Shaunae makes A cut for 400 in London Olympics

Sooner or later, you just knew Shaunae Miller would have a break-out performance in the women's 400m. It came in the Fritz Grant Track and F

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Health chiefs concerned by crowding at Arawak Cay

CONCERNED health officials say they found the behaviour of Arawak Cay patrons toward COVID-19 requirements on Saturday “disturbing”. In phase four of the country’s plan to re-open, stalls at the popular eating spot were allowed to open for outdoor d

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Tribune worker victim of crime

A TRIBUNE photographer was gun-butted outside his home by a two thieves attempting to steal his car and his camera