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Police yet to confirm captured man's ID

Police yet to confirm captured man's ID By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net POLICE said they arrested a man thought to be a prisoner who escaped custody, but 24 hours later still didn't know if they had the right man. Seni

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CI Gibson: We have to put together a big celebration

THE CI Gibson Rattlers held off another challenge from the Dame Doris Johnson Mystic Marlins to add the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic title to the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association and Providence Basketball Tournament crowns they won this year.

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Dion Lewis display works at Jollification

ONE of the many talented faces at this year’s Bahamas National Trust (BNT) Christmas Jollification was Bahamian artist Dion Lewis.

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'Bottom feeders' targeting Abaco

A leading realtor yesterday revealed that “bottom feeders” are inquiring whether they can purchase Abaco real estate cheaply as a result of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation. Mario Carey, pictured , founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR B

Abaco resort set to re-open with 'splash'

A boutique Abaco resort is planning for a full November 16 re-opening that will be followed by a “splash” for New Year as it bids to make a quick rebound from Hurricane Dorian’s devastation.Tom Hazel, the Abaco Inn’s general manager, told Tribune Bus

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Wilson: VAT 'hiccups won't be catastrophic'

The Bahamas is doing everything possible to prevent inevitable Value-Added Tax (VAT) implementation “hiccups becoming catastrophic”, a leading businessman yesterday expressing confidence any difficulties would be “minor”.

Bran to reject u-turn claim over marital rape law

Bran to reject u-turn claim over marital rape law DEMOCRATIC National Alliance leader Branville McCartney has scheduled a press conference for today to refute a Tribune headline he feels misrepresented his stance on the efforts to ban marital rape. The h

PM urged: ‘Show some spine’ and fire Fitzgerald

A Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday urged Prime Minister Perry Christie to “show some spine and fire” his Minister of Education over revelations that he tried to exploit his Cabinet position for private advantage.

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Bears hand Mingoes their second loss of the season

THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes scored first against the Bears in BFA action on Sunday and were hoping to hold on for the win. The Bears though answered back to take the match 3-1 and hand the Mingoes their second loss of the season. Mingoes

Bar 'blessed' to still be operating

A well-known sports bar yesterday said it was "blessed" to have remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic apart from during the nationwide lockdown.

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EAGLES FLY: Foles, Eagles outshoot Patriots for 1st Super Bowl, 41-33

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As their delirious fans sang their theme song and their owner lifted the Lombardi Trophy, the Philadelphia Eagles finally could breathe freely.

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'Neutral to poor' rating for govt on healthcare

THE Minnis administration’s performance after a year in power has been “neutral to poor,” according to one local physician, who said nothing has changed in the country’s healthcare system since it assumed office last year. Dr Sy Pierre, president of

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Ambrister looking for bigger and better 2014

AFTER joining the Racers Track Club last year in Kingston, Jamaica, in her pursuit to become one of the top sprinters in the world, Cache Armbrister is back and she’s looking forward to bigger and better things this year.

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

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net 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

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Fusion employees 'tired of excuses'

FUSION employees recently placed on unpaid leave amid the COVID-19 crisis have hit out at owners of the entertainment centre, saying they are tired of “excuses” about payroll.Last week, the superplex told its employees Fusion was facing a payroll def

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Drivers urge BPL to fix potholes properly

MOTORISTS forced to navigate the pothole-riddled road at the traffic lights of Village Road and Shirley Street are calling for something to be done about the junction. Many of the drivers who use the road as part of their daily commute, told The Tri

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Looking back doesn't help, says Deputy PM on issue of reparations

“LOOKING backwards doesn’t help you win a race,” Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday when asked his thoughts on calls for reparations for black Bahamians. In an interview with The Tribune, Mr Turnquest said reparations are not at

'Don't hurt Long Island to spite MP Gibson'

A LONG Islander yesterday appealed to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis not to begrudge the island out of spite for its MP Adrian Gibson, expressing fears over its depressed economic climate. Bernard Adderley, 61, expressed dissatisfaction over the le

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Dame Marguerite a great example to us all

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday praised outgoing Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling as an example for future appointees to follow. Dr Minnis revealed to Parliament private moments he shared with Dame Marguerite, highlighting her com