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Abaco non-profit injects $1m into Dorian rebuild

A North-Abaco non-profit organisation has spent about $1m on rebuilding Bahamian homes on Treasure Cay in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Tom Wheeler, member of the Treasure Cay Property Owners’ Association (TCPOA), and major donor to the North A

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Summer of Thunder: Knights top the Fighting Missionaries 103-92

FOR the third time in the 2014 edition of the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder series, a local team has topped a visiting NCAA programme.

SuperGreen Solutions: Seeing the light with solar AC

Think about your home. What is the single biggest consumer of power? What is the biggest part of your electricity bill? Since you read the title of this article, I am going to go out on a limb and guessed you said “my air conditioning”.

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Acing organic skincare

As Jessica Greene was shopping in preparation for the birth of her son, she was horrified to discover how many baby products contained not only harmful chemicals but also ingredients believed to cause cancer in some cases. Following this troubling revelation she started to research and got to work creating natural skincare products for her newborn, everything from baby wash and shampoo to wipes.

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Sunset Pilot Club makes history in Grand Bahama

THE Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama has made history as the first chartered co-ed Pilot Club on the island.

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FR Remy David dies in Florida aged 81

FR Remy David died in a Florida hospital on Sunday, He was 81 years old. Ordained in Nassau in 1968, he celebrated his 50th anniversary as a priest on June 31 last year.

A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years

A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years THE PANACEA to all this country's social problems is Urban Renewal, PLP-style. The constant cry of the PLP is that the FNM came along, stole the PLP's idea, destroyed it and, in so doing, opened a P

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CARIFTA water polo gold, bronze

Bahamas under-14 co-ed team bringing home the medals

With some highly- spirited performances, the Bahamas under-14 co-ed water polo team captured a gold and bronze medal at the CARIFTA Championships over the weekend in Miami, Florida.

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THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is scheduled to open the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Junior Junkanoo Bowl Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Center 9am today. THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is scheduled to open the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Junior Junkanoo Bowl Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Center 9am today.

Bahamas broker 'pliant' in claimed investment fraud

The broker/dealer subsidiary of a BISX-listed company has been described by US regulators as “the pliant custodian” for an investment group accused of perpetrating an $140 million fraud, one investor alleging that it also failed to respond to its asset verification requests.

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Malisse, Knowles fall to Bryan brothers

BAHAMIAN tennis ace Mark Knowles and Xavier Malisse of Belgium lost to American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 6-3, 6-2 at the French Open yesterday.

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Bahamas to get $60m for COVID battle boost

The Government is set to borrow $60m to boost the public health sector in its fight with COVID-19 and eliminate the paper-based system it employed to manage the crisis up until August 2020.

Grand Bahamians urged to save energy and save money

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Bahamian consumers could substantially lower their electricity bills on Grand Bahama by implementing the right energy solution technology in their homes and businesses.

Grand Bahamians urged to save energy and save money

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Bahamian consumers could substantially lower their electricity bills on Grand Bahama by implementing the right energy solution technology in their homes and businesses.

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Christie’s Baha Mar deal leaves a sour taste in the mouth

To the average Bahamian who follows major events in the country, this was a confusing week.

Realtor: Economic citizenship can lower Bahamian tax burden

A prominent realtor has renewed his call for The Bahamas to introduce economic citizenship, arguing it will create a new revenue source and lessen the tax burden on Bahamians.Mario Carey, the founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Bahama

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Jonquel Jones on a roll in postseason

New York Liberty to face Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of WNBA Finals tonight

GRAND Bahama native Jonquel “JJ” Jones has been on a tear in the postseason which helped the New York Liberty to keep their championship window open on Sunday in an elimination game against the Las Vegas Aces.

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Bahamasair eyes 80-90% loads

BAHAMASAIR’S load factors into Florida this weekend are in the high 80 and low 90 per cents, the airline’s deputy general manager, Van Diah, revealed yesterday, adding that the carrier was tapping into a good share of tourist traffic this Christmas.

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Jones: ‘We are taking it one game at a time’

Jonquel reacts to Game 2 loss

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun are once again facing a must-win situation to keep their 2022 season alive.

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THE 13th year of the Junkanoo Jam, brought to the Bahamas by Basketball Travellers, highlights one of NCAA’s elite in season women’s basketball tournaments.