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Lockdown 'seesaw' simply unsustainable

Eleuthera’s Chamber of Commerce president has warned the economy “cannot live on the lockdown seesaw for ever”, with The Bahamas now facing a “salvage” as opposed to recovery operation. Thomas Sands, in e-mailed replies to Tribune Business questions

New fee increases at apd affecting shipping charges

New fee increases at apd affecting shipping charges By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net FEE increases at the new Arawak Port Development (APD) affecting shipping companies may soon affect retailers and wholesalers, w

New fee increases at apd affecting shipping charges

New fee increases at apd affecting shipping charges By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net FEE increases at the new Arawak Port Development (APD) affecting shipping companies may soon affect retailers and wholesalers, w

Bahamas software developer's 'major Asia breakthrough'

A Bahamian software developer has made a “huge breakthrough” by winning its first Asian financial services client, and is already “pushing” for more.

Young singers battle it out for arts festival

FREEPORT – Students participating in the 2013 E Clement Bethel National Arts Festival adjudications on Grand Bahama say not only are they showcasing their talents, they are also learning and having fun.

Entrepreneurship crime war's 'missing element'

A well-known consultant yesterday said his planned Entrepreneurship programme is the “missing element” in the crime war, as he aims to graduate 200 ex-offenders to become business owners within six months.

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Junior athletes meet qualifying standards

There were several qualifiers over the weekend for this summer’s International Amateur Athletic Federation World Under-18 Championships, the Commonwealth Youth Games and the Junior Pan American/NACAC Championships as the Bahamas Association of Athlet

Gov't: No FDI impact from fingerprint need

The Government yesterday said foreign investors were unlikely to be deterred from coming to the Bahamas by new international rules requiring them to supply their fingerprints as part of the due diligence process.

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Tough start for Bahamas at World Championships

DAY one of the 14th International Amateur Athletic Federation's World Championships didn't turn out as expected as neither long jumper Bianca 'BB' Stuart or sprinter Shavez Hart advanced in their respective events.

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Work permits to go on-line

REAL property tax payments is the most-used service by the 6,000 persons currently registered with the Bahamas’ e-government portal, with work permit applications among the items set to be introduced next.

Roddick retires with hamstring injury

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Andy Roddick lunged for a shot by Lleyton Hewitt and felt a sharp pain in his right leg. He stayed down on his hands and one knee for a few seconds, wondering if his Australian Open was finished. H

Poor services to customers

Can someone please explain? If your internet service and e-mail provider is down, how on earth can you send an e-mail, as a certain licensed provider suggests we do, when we have a service problem?

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Sapphire Girls Club hosts etiquette training

CONTINUING with its mission to transform the lives of young Bahamian women, the Sapphire International Girls Club (SIGC) will host a etiquette and personal development workshop on May 24.

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'Symonette should resign to avoid a conflict of interest'

A FORMER member of Parliament said any sitting Cabinet minister who wants to enjoy the benefits of receiving state contracts should resign his seat to avoid conflicts of interest.George Smith was referring to Immigration Minister Brent Symonette, who

'Don't bite more than we can chew' with website VAT

The Bahamas was yesterday urged to “not bite off more than we can chew” on Value-Added Tax (VAT) enforcement, as blocking access to overseas e-commerce websites was simply not practical.

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Washington-based publisher celebrates the Bahamas

In Washington, DC where, she currently resides, people oftentimes referred to writer Wendy Coakley Thompson as “that girl from Barbuda, Barbados or Jamaica”. It became an almost everyday occurrence for her to correct and educate people on her dual i

A message to our young men - Time for a wake-up call

This is a most important piece of advice that I am about to bequeath to my fellow Bahamian brothers. I honestly feel like the apostle in Romans 9:1-3: “I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, Tha

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Donald Thomas ends up sixth overall in high jump

MOSCOW, Russia — Donald Thomas decided to go for it all.

Rush for Christmas start leaves NBA in disarray

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer THE lockout ended, and the NBA's woes were just beginning. Dwight Howard asked to be traded. Chris Paul was dealt to the Lakers, it seemed, until the league decided he wasn't. So the Lakers made another trade, which