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Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail

Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THREE men arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with defrauding a local bank of cash, one of them ac

Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail

Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THREE men arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with defrauding a local bank of cash, one of them ac

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Man accused of using debit card in frauds

A 33-year-old man who denied using his debit card to defraud several business establishments of over $10,000 worth of goods was yesterday remanded to prison pending a bail hearing.

Youth march for Mothering Sunday

Members of the Parish of St John the Baptist hosted an energetic Mothering Sunday service in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, this past Sunday. 

Tsonga beats Nadal to reach the semifinals

By MATTIAS KAREN AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga qualified for the semifinals in the ATP World Tour Finals at the expense of Rafael Nadal, beating the second-ranked Spaniard 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-3 on Thursday in a decisive round-robin match.

Tsonga beats Nadal to reach the semifinals

By MATTIAS KAREN AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga qualified for the semifinals in the ATP World Tour Finals at the expense of Rafael Nadal, beating the second-ranked Spaniard 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-3 on Thursday in a decisive round-robin match.

Hilton to be Nassau boardwalk ‘catalyst’

Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said the Government and Bay Street property owners are “ready and willing” to move forward with plans for a boardwalk along Nassau’s harbourfront, describing the British Colonial Hilton’s expansion as the “catalyst” for the project.

Energy subsidies cost Bahamas 1% of GDP

The Bahamas is giving away a sum equivalent to 1 percentage point of gross domestic product (GDP) in pre-tax subsidies to its petroleum and energy sectors, the second-highest number among Caribbean oil importers.

$500m resort project to do ‘wonders’ for Exuma

THE deputy prime minister yesterday said a $500m resort development targeted at Exuma’s Cave Cay project will “do wonders for the entire area” through creating one of the largest marinas in The Bahamas.

Airlift concerns on Lucayan's re-open

Grand Bahama businesses yesterday identified the island's lack of airlift as a major obstacle to the Government's plans to re-open the Grand Lucayan resort on March 25.

Annual Holiday Classic resumes today

ST George’s Jaguars may not be having the type of season that coach Darrel Sears anticipated in the Grand Bahama High School basketball league. But he’s hoping that they can turn things around by competing in the annual Providence Basketball Club’s Holiday Classic at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium this week.

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Vast majority of COVID dead never took jab

DATA from Princess Margaret Hospital shows of the 104 COVID-19 deaths between August 1 and September 8 more than 95 percent of those patients were unvaccinated. This accounts for 99 people.

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Food stores given weekend choices

Super Value's president last night said the Prime Minister wants "to maintain a certain level of control" over his COVID ease as he revealed food stores were given the choice of which weekend day to open.

$42.5m Gov’t bond issue ‘50-60% oversubscribed’

The Government’s latest $42.5 million bond offering was expected to “at least 50-60 per cent oversubscribed”, its lead arranger told Tribune Business yesterday afternoon, just hours before its close.

INSIGHT: Fishermen renew pleas to protect our marine resources from poachers

I congratulate our fine men and women of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) for the capture of yet another Dominican poaching vessel.

Grey Goose founder's son denies February Point bid

The son of the Grey Goose Vodka brand’s founder has denied to Tribune Business that he is leading an investor group seeking to purchase Exuma’s 80-acre February Point development, while acknowledging homeowner concern over the Hart family’s exit plans.

Brewery boosts efficiency 45%

The Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company’s founder yesterday said the company had improved its efficiency “at least 45 per cent” since it was created five years ago, envisioning its further expansion to a 175-strong workforce.

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PM told: ‘Treat $2bn insurers with respect’

Bahamian insurers yesterday urged the prime minister to “treat the industry with the respect it deserves” over its $2bn Dorian-related payout after he suggested it was “holding back” recovery efforts.

Carnival chaos

In one of last week’s editions, Marie Thompson reminded us that once more the Carnival chaos is almost on us again, with no apparent organisation or planning, apart from the erection of the fences.

The costs of NHI

Retired Archbishop Drexel Gomez I suggest should speak to a few, note few, of his inner circle and associates and canvass them to see how many owe thousands in back real property taxes and utility bills before advocating further tax burdens.