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Phil's: 'Enough to go around' in food retail

THERE'S "enough to go around" in the food retail business for everyone to turn a profit, according to Phil Lightbourne, owner of the Gladstone Road-based food retailer/wholesaler Ph

Novak Djokovic, greatest athlete out there?

By JOHN LEICESTER AP Sports Columnist PARIS (AP) -- What a horrific dilemma this could be. The men's 100 meter sprint final and men's tennis final fall on the same day, August 5, at the London Olympics. If forced, which would you miss: Usain Bolt possibly

Where to put your X

EDITOR, The Tribune. In just a few days we will be heading to the polls to mark our X to the candidate and/or party of our choice. As an independent voter I struggled with whom I would mark my X on election day until a few days ago when I heard Britain

$180M INVESTMENT FOR BORCO IN 2012

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Oil Refining Company's (BORCO) parent company is planning to invest between $130-$180 million, more than half its total 2012 capital expenditure, in upgrading the Grand Bahama-based oil storage facilit

Novak Djokovic, greatest athlete out there?

By JOHN LEICESTER AP Sports Columnist PARIS (AP) -- What a horrific dilemma this could be. The men's 100 meter sprint final and men's tennis final fall on the same day, August 5, at the London Olympics. If forced, which would you miss: Usain Bolt possibly

WILLIAMS RALLIES 76ERS TO 95-90 WIN OVER LAKERS

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Lo

WILLIAMS RALLIES 76ERS TO 95-90 WIN OVER LAKERS

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Lo

WILLIAMS RALLIES 76ERS TO 95-90 WIN OVER LAKERS

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Lo

$10M SOCIAL SECURITY REFORMS 'FIRST OF THEIR KIND' IN CARIBBEAN

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas' proposed $10 million social security reform initiative is a 'first-of-its-kind' in the Caribbean, as it will tie welfare payments to "improving human capital" through better educational achievement fo

Deltec’s terminations ‘to realign workforce’

DELTEC Bank & Trust last night confirmed it has moved “to realign its workforce” via a right-sizing which is said to have resulted in around 11 staff being terminated last week.

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DR KENT BAZARD – The Role of Sports Psychology in Injury Rehabilitation: A Path to Recovery and Resilience

In the world of professional sports, injuries are an unfortunate and often inevitable part of an athlete’s journey. Whether it’s a torn ligament on the basketball court, a strained muscle during a game, or a debilitating stress fracture, these injuries can have profound physical and psychological implications. However, there’s an often-underestimated ally that plays a crucial role in the recovery process – sports psychology.

Central Bank 'agrees' on $232m IMF SDR roll-over

The Central Bank has "agreed to roll over" the $232.3m IMF special drawing rights (SDR) financing it provided to the Government as part of the latter's 2023-2024 borrowing plan, it was revealed yesterday.

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Bahamas to face US in IC Doubles championship showdown

AS expected, it will come down to the much anticipated showdown between the Bahamas and the United States of America for the 2017 IC Doubles Week championship title.

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NPBA: Shockers stun the Caribs 82-59

THE University of the Bahamas Caribs, coming off a 2-1 performance in the Sun Coast Men’s Basketball Classic last week, suffered their first loss of the New Providence Basketball Association regular season.

BISX-listed fund: 10% pt rental rise is ‘dividend trick’

The administrator for the BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund yesterday said a 10 percentage point increase in average occupancy rates would “be the trick” to unlocking long-awaited dividend payments.

Unrighteous Palacious

In the interest of fair play, the Venerable Archdeacon James Palacious needs to join Richard Lightbourn in the penalty box for his recent insensitive public outburst.

EDITORIAL: A chance for honest improvement

MINISTER of Health Dr Duane Sands has been brutally frank and forthright in assessing the state of public medical care in The Bahamas. He has warned us the system is failing us.

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Bahamas winless in Beach Soccer Cup

The home team scored the final goal of the Bahamas Beach Soccer Cup but finished the tournament winless and in fourth place in the final standings.

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Woman who hurt ankle awarded $70,000

THE Supreme Court has awarded more than $70,000 in damages to an elderly woman who suffered ankle injuries after falling down a utility conduit at Arawak Cay nearly nine years ago.

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‘Farm thieves need a tougher penalty’

SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell said yesterday he believes there should be tougher penalties for people who steal from farmers, saying the issue is a vexing problem in his constituency that needs to be addressed.