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Benchmark tackles portfolio ‘volatility’

Benchmark (Bahamas) yesterday said it had “reduced the risk exposure” in its investment portfolio in a bid to boost profitability, as it continues to tackle its local and international regulatory issues.

The magic nolle

Lost in the ongoing debate over the imaginary monarchical powers of the Prime Minister is any serious public-policy discussion over who may or may not have access to tourists on public beaches.

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'I've never seen it like this before'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net Bahamas-based used car dealers have seen a significant drop off in business year-over-year, with one telling Tribune Business: "I've never see

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INSIGHT: Saints or sinners? The real story of caring for HIV and AIDS patients

After the US State Department’s report last week accused a Bahamian care institution of neglect and inadequate medical provision, Ava Turnquest, Tribune Chief Reporter, paid a visit. She gained a very different impression.

‘Complete disaster’ for 2,026 Baha Mar workers

The Government’s Baha Mar ‘liquidation strategy’ was yesterday branded “a complete disaster” by a former Board director, after the Supreme Court authorised the termination of 2,026 employees.

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STATESIDE: Trump still plays the squatter in the White House as Republicans struggle to cut the chains to their electoral loser

IT’S been 16 days now since America’s general election. A nasty joke has been making the rounds. It goes like this:

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Miller Jr and Rebels kneel during ‘Star Spangled Banner’

FRANCO Miller Jr was one of eight members of the Ole Miss Rebels men’s basketball programme that silently protested by kneeling during the American national anthem in response to Confederacy rallies hosted near the stadium.

Broker fined 'under 20% of $1.6m penalty sought

A Bahamian broker/dealer yesterday said the fact it had been fined less than 20 per cent of the $1.6 million penalty sought by Canadian regulators “spoke volumes” to the strength of its case, as took another shot at the Securities Commission’s “highly questionable” decision to hand over information on its clients.

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Through the rain to bring help to those in need

TWO dozen employee volunteers of the British Colonial Hilton weathered rainy conditions yesterday as they hit the road for an extensive food and clothing distribution exercise.

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Junior golfers compete in 11th Republic Bank Open Championships for the first time

THANKS to EFG Bank and other local sponsors, nine junior golfers from the Bahamas competed for the first time in the 11th Republic Bank Junior Open Championships that was held recently in Trinidad & Tobago.

Lakers outlast Thunder 114-106 in double OT

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant scored six of his 26 points in the second overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an 18-point deficit in the second half for a 114-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sun

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17 new COVID related deaths reported

MINISTRY of Health officials have reported 17 new COVID-19 related deaths including several cases that were previously under investigation and are now reclassified.

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Diabetes awareness mural coming

TWO local organisations joined forces last Saturday to raise awareness about diabetes and work with children affected by the disease.

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GB Power: 80% of Freeport grid survives Dorian

Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) chief executive said the restoration of customer supply would begin yesterday evening after 80 percent of its Freeport grid infrastructure survived Hurricane Dorian. Dave McGregor, the utility’s chief executive, c

The book of Amos

By Rev Angela Bosfield Palacious

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UB Mingoes fall to Broward, FNU

THE University of the Bahamas continued their march towards becoming a part of the NAIA and its Sun Conference this past weekend with another road tour into Florida.

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Sports tourism to get boost as Bahamas hosts NCAA postseason

SPORTS tourism in the Bahamas achieved another milestone when it was announced that the Bahamas was one of two new venues set to host NCAA postseason games in 2014.

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Jonquel Jones has double double, Foxes 11-0 in Euro League

JONQUEL Jones and her UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes returned to FIBA Women’s EuroLeague play for the first time in nearly a month and remained just as dominant as the last time they took the floor.

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PM: 20% hotel vacancy cut to hit jobless goal

The prime minister yesterday argued his six percent unemployment rate goal can be achieved by increasing average occupancy rates at existing Bahamian hotels by 20 percentage points. Dr Hubert Minnis, telling the House of Assembly that his ambitious

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Rattlers bite up Cobras 53-33, Falcons nip Mystic Marlins 38-37

IT was mixed results for the visiting Grand Bahamian teams and the defending champions CC Sweeting Cobras as the 35th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic swung into high gear at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.