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Genesis salutes Nora Dorsett for her life of Christian service

Last Sunday, hundreds gathered at the Christian Life Centre to say their final farewells and express thanks to God for Nora Dorsett, described by all who knew her as a true example of Christian character and service.

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Bahamas in Fintech 'first for Caribbean'

Corporate loan rejection rates in The Bahamas are double those in other Caribbean countries, it has been revealed, resulting in financial technology (Fintech) being deployed to boost capital access. An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) paper on

Bahamian entry changes ‘more alarming’ than CDC

Bahamian tourism operators yesterday shrugged off the latest downgrade by US health authorities, arguing that constant changes in this nation’s COVID protocols are “more alarming” to visitors.

The latest ‘armed robber’ generation

READINESS, response and recovery cannot be left to chance. The delivery of a comprehensive security protection programme demands planning, co-ordinated implementation and consistent oversight.

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Tributes paid to ‘pioneer’ Farrington

VETERAN hotelier J Barrie Farrington died yesterday, prompting tributes from people including the president of the Atlantis resort who hailed him as one who chartered the course to The Bahamas becoming an international destination.

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J Barrie Farrington was a ‘visionary leader’ and true friend to tennis

MANY would remember J Barrie Farrington for his stellar work as a hotel executive, but he was revered by others for his tremendous accomplishments as a rugby, baseball, softball and tennis player, mentor and a friend of sports.

Decision delay on whether group must pay for security

A local advocacy group’s appeal of an order that it pay the government and a US developer $250,000 in security costs before a judicial review of the proposed construction of a marina was postponed yesterday.

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Carnival ‘was never meant to be profitable’

BAHAMAS Junkanoo Carnival was never designed to work as a “profit exercise”, according to Bahamas National Festival Commission Chairman Paul Major.

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CARIFTA swimming trials: Last chance meet all set for King’s College on Western Road

THE Bahamas Aquatics Federation was hoping to host the 2024 CARIFTA Swimming Trials at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Centre March 8-9 but, due to ongoing renovations at the facility, the meet will be carried out at King’s College on Western Road instead.

Did Fred learn anything from Abu Dhabi?

IN YESTERDAY’S Tribune, a photo, taken in December, was published of Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell being received by Abu Dhabi foreign affairs minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

At 'breaking point' on 30-40% tax burden

A leading accountant yesterday urged the Government not to enact reforms that would increase the existing 30-40 per cent tax burden on Bahamians, warning that many were “at their breaking point right now”.

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Bringing home gold

In an historic performance on the hardwood, the Bahamas claimed the Caribbean Basketball Confederation Championship and successfully completed the first step toward their lofty goal of Olympic qualification in 2016.

Bahamas needs ‘more marked’ deficit decline

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has warned the Bahamas needs a “more marked” decline in its fiscal deficits to halt the rising national debt, which it forecasts will grow to 53 per cent of GDP on a net basis by 2018.

Bahamas 'got everything needed' on tax exchange

The Bahamas “got everything we wanted” from this week’s OECD Global Forum meeting, with its stance on how the automatic exchange of tax information should be implemented accepted by the international community.

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Red-Line Athletics athletes ready for the next step

The Red-Line Athletics track club saw a few of their star athletes cross the stage at the St Augustine’s College graduation ceremony yesterday. The newest members of the class of 2023 celebrated their milestone in front of family, friends, and guardians at the Atlantis Imperial Ballroom. The Red-line Athletes included Alexis Brown Jr, Clinton Laguerre, Tumani Skinner, Johnathon Fowler, Ezthia Maycock, Jadyn Demeritte, and D’Angelo Collie. The athletes are preparing for the next step as they venture into early adulthood.

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Disney triples construction workforce promise to 300

Disney Cruise Line yesterday revealed it is near-tripling the number of construction jobs created by its Lighthouse Point project to 300 amid hopes that Eleuthera can attract up to $1bn in total investment over the next decade.

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‘Phenomenal’ 16% air arrivals surge for Q1

Bahamian entrepreneurs have been urged to seize the moment and “grab a greater piece of the tourism pie” with projected air arrivals up 16 percent for three of 2019’s first four months.

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91 new COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 106 on Friday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 91 new cases of COVID-19 and three confirmed deaths on Friday.

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Jonquel Jones named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

New York Liberty on four-game win streak

BAHAMIAN Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Jonquel Jones was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week while the New York Liberty enjoys a four-game win streak.

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Flashback: Our top stories in 2017

FROM the track to the front office to the field and to some discussions and decisions behind the scene, the Bahamas had another eventful year.Here’s a recap of how the top stories unfolded over the past 12 months.Quarter-milers Reign SupremeThe Inter