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80 Bahamians buy into crypto start-up

BAHAMIANS are “eager” to explore cryptocurrency opportunities, a local businessman says, suggesting this was highlighted by 80 locals purchasing tokens from a cryptocurrency start-up’s Australian offering last week.Wayne Johnson, who with Parrish Sim

Consumers face 2019 wait on BPL fuel costs

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) will move “aggressively” to return its Clifton Pier power plant to 80 per cent capacity by summer 2019, in a bid to relieve consumers from increased fuel costs.

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Sands fears for staff as cases spike

WITH daily recorded new COVID-19 infections back in the triple digits, former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands says the country’s third wave appears to be accelerating.

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Flamboyant teacups and bowls

THE THIRD biennial All Ceramic Exhibition (ACE) gathered a full house at Doongalik Art Studios, last Thursday. Under the theme ‘My Flamboyant Teacups and Bowls,’ thirteen ceramic artists displayed their best works.

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Insurers 'uncertain' over hospital debts

THE Bahamas Insurance Association says it is “uncertain at this time” if private insurers owe revenue to the Public Hospitals Authority due to the PHA’s inadequate billing system. Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has said the PHA delivers as much as $4

Govt targets extra $40-$80m revenue from enforcement

The Government is targeting an extra $40-$80 million in additional revenue over the next six to 12 months as it pursues an enhanced enforcement/compliance strategy, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.

Super Value sees 80% business rise through Matthew

Super Value’s owner yesterday said he had seen an estimated 80 per cent spike in business over the weekend, as Bahamians stocked up on food and water ahead of Hurricane Matthew.

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JONQUEL JONES, SUN STAY ALIVE: Connecticut routs Las Vegas 105-76

On a night where Jonquel Jones was awarded her fourth All-WNBA selection, her Connecticut Sun staved off elimination in game three of the WNBA Finals.

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Man sentenced for two years for theft of $80

A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after he admitted to stealing cash in a housebreaking in Andros late last year.

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Honouring retirees

THE Ministry of Education has honoured 80 retirees who dedicated between ten and 40 years of service.

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BTC ordered to reduce termination fees 53%

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is being required to reduce the interconnection charges it levies upon rival operators by up to 53 per cent in 2013, with regulators determined to prevent its internal inefficiencies blocking competition.

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Tennis ace Philip Major makes strong start to year

His run at his latest stop on the pro circuit may have come to an end but 19-year-old Bahamian tennis ace Philip Major has made a strong start to the year.

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Giants off to good start with 77-63 win over Shockers

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants, in their bid to regain their New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) title that they relinquished to the PJ Stingers last year, have regained control of the early leaderboard with another impressive victory.

Gas dealers: 50% margin rise to avoid Easter strike

Gas station operators are seeking a 50 percent margin increase and for its calculation to be based on a percentage, as opposed to a fixed amount, amid threats that up to 80 percent of them may strike this Easter weekend.

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BTC targets Internet lead with 90% fibre coverage

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to cover 90 percent of New Providence with its new fibre network within the next nine months as it placed broadband Internet at the core of yesterday's corporate rebranding.

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Baha Mar hotel's rates are 'not good enough'

The Nassau Wyndham Resort’s “mid-$90s” room rates are “not good enough” and between 23-30 per cent below where they need to be, a Baha Mar executive yesterday conceding that the guest experience was being impacted by construction work on the $2.6 billion Cable Beach expansion.

Island Luck Pros improve to 3-2 with victory over Everybody Wins Legends

A pair of blowout wins highlighted NPBA play at the AF Adderley Gymnasium Wednesday night as teams got their final tune-ups before the winter holidays.

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McLean, Knowles named to AAC All-Academic Team

A PAIR of Bahamian basketball players are being rewarded for their efforts in the classrom during the last NCAA academic season.

FNM deputy fears ‘bubble pop’ over infrastructure spend

The Government’s lack of investment in infrastructure will be “a bubble that pops” on the next administration, the Opposition’s finance spokesman warned yesterday, adding that this was contrary to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) advice.

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Learning loss assessment starts next month

THE Ministry of Education announced the start of the learning loss assessment tests for next month in partnership with a private international learning analytics company.