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Record heat causing coral bleaching

THE record heat this summer is causing widespread coral bleaching, “killing off entire reef systems,” according to the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS).

North Abaco targeted as manufacturing hub

The Government was yesterday said to have initiated “the North Abaco project” in an effort to first lure Caribbean manufacturers, then those outside the region, to set-up plants for US export.

Benetton to open 3rd store at Old Fort Bay

A leading fashion retailer is expanding its operations to western New Providence with the opening of its third store in the Old Fort Bay Town Centre, a move designed to increase market share and provide more convenience to a considerable section of its customer base.

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BTC makes its presence felt on Exuma at National Family Island Regatta

BTC officially kicked off its support of the National Family Island Regatta with a $10,000 sponsorship of Exuma’s 67th regatta held April 18-22 in George Town.

Cobras are champions!

Cobras are champions! By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net CC Sweeting Cobras - 58 Eight Mile Rock Bluejays - 46 Angelo Lockhart struggled with foul trouble for most of the night but he was back on the floor in the fourth quar

Cobras are champions!

Cobras are champions! By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net CC Sweeting Cobras - 58 Eight Mile Rock Bluejays - 46 Angelo Lockhart struggled with foul trouble for most of the night but he was back on the floor in the fourth quar

Cobras are champions!

Cobras are champions! By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net CC Sweeting Cobras - 58 Eight Mile Rock Bluejays - 46 Angelo Lockhart struggled with foul trouble for most of the night but he was back on the floor in the fourth quar

Independence holiday sees Family Island visitors soar

FAMILY Islands are reporting high volumes of visitors over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Tourism exposes travel agents to the Bahamas

The Ministry of Tourism hosted 250 travel professionals from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and The National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) in the Bahamas over the past week.The ASTA/NACTA Bahamas Showcase took place at the

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NBA Playoffs: ‘DA is playing unbelievably well’

DEANDRE Ayton’s offensive production slowed for the first time this postseason, but his Phoenix Suns had their most lopsided win en route to taking a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA postseason.

Nassau targets 62.5% increase in cruise calls

Nassau Cruise Port is projecting a 62.5 percent in monthly cruise ship calls between September and December 2021, it was revealed yesterday, with demand exceeding available berths in the Christmas run-up.

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52 samples sent to be tested for new strains

HEALTH officials are still waiting to receive the test results of 52 positive COVID-19 samples which were sent abroad to determine if any of the new coronavirus strains are present in The Bahamas.

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Brewery’s $1.331m loss exposes COVID fall-out

Commonwealth Brewery yesterday unveiled a negative $11.685m bottom line reversal as full-year 2020 revenues slumped by 28.4 percent due to COVID-19’s economic devastation.

GB Shipyard to be ‘biggest Caribbean industrial’ player in $100m investment

The Grand Bahama Shipyard will become “the biggest industrial concern in the Caribbean by far” if it proceeds with a $100m-plus investment to build the world’s largest floating dock.

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Turnquest defends new customs system after user complaints

DEPUTY Prime Minister Peter Turnquest has defended the new Click2Clear system after a series of complaints by users. People had criticised the Customs system for not being user friendly or functioning efficiently. On Monday, scores of customers were

‘Family Islands lockdown could last four more weeks’

DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said it could take another four weeks before the lockdown can end on Family Islands that have not yet recorded a confirmed case of COVID-19.

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GBPA welcomes govt help for small business

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority’s small business recovery grant programme will receive matching grant funding of $100,000 from the government’s Small Business Development Centre to assist small businesses. GBPA President Ian Rolle “welcomed” the par

FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers: Men's national basketball team players return to pro circuit

FOLLOWING last month’s home triumph at the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers, several men’s national basketball team players returned to the professional circuit and continued that momentum with their respective clubs. David Nesbitt continues his career in B

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US delivers 32,000 Pfizer doses

THE United States delivered 32,400 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to The Bahamas yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Why it's time we took tackling climate change seriously

How serious are we about tackling climate change here in The Bahamas? We ask because the rest of the world seems to be leaving us in their wake.