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Revamped Employment Exchange to launch July 1

The Department of Labour’s revamped and modernised Employment Exchange is expected to go live on July 1, its director said yesterday.

American Airlines adds Nassau flight

American Airlines began taking bookings at the weekend for the return of its year-round service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Nassau, which will resume on December 22.The carrier, in a statement, said it will operate a Saturday-only flight

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96-year-old displaced after blaze at her home

ONE of the oldest residents in Eight Mile Rock has been displaced from her home following an early morning fire yesterday.A blaze broke out at the Pinedale home of Doris Smith, 96, sometime after 2am. According to a relative, the fire destroyed her b

Govt urged: 'Get a move on' over post-Dorian plan

The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday urged the government to “get a move on” in developing a comprehensive plan for the island’s post-Hurricane Dorian revival. Ken Hutton reiterated to Tribune Business that there will be no major impr

MP makes tearful tribute to Moxey

ST BARNABAS Member of Parliament Shanendon Cartwright was brought to tears yesterday as he said politics should never diminish humanity or the contribution of any Bahamian to society.He was speaking of the legacy and victimisation of deceased politic

Smart phone launch kicks-off BTC's small business month

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched its Small Business Month by unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 - the latest in a new line of premium smart phones.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief executive, said: “We are continuing t

Governor General successor

There is serious significance of who will the Prime Minister nominate to follow HE Cornelius Smith as Governor General or will he allow Smith to continue for a further term through the 50th anniversary of Independence and on and the anticipated Referendum on whether The Bahamas stays a Realm State or graduates to a Democratic Republic.

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RBDF promotions approved ‘soon’

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said promotions for the organisation should be approved soon.

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Unvaccinated still dominate numbers

NINETY-TWO percent of the people who died or were admitted to the Princess Margaret Hospital for COVID-19 in October were unvaccinated, according to the Public Hospitals Authority.

Tourism ‘wrench’ fears over US govt closure

A Cabinet minister yesterday voiced concerns that the partial US government shutdown may “throw a wrench” in expectations for a first quarter surge in stopover visitor arrivals.

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Chairman says electricity company is set to lose $16.3M this year

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation is projected to lose $16.3 million this year, according to chairman Leslie Miller –who said the corporation is on the brink of collapse and must make drastic changes immediately.

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Two more shootings this morning; MP's brother fights for life after teen is shot dead; man murdered playing dominoes

Renward Wells's brother injured in shooting; two people shot this morning in Andros; man shot dead as he was playing dominoes.

Exuma resort hosts athlete fundraiser

Top Canadian athletes will celebrate the winter Olympics at Exuma’s Grand Isle Resort & Spa in a bid to raise money for their fellow sportsmen.

FNM survey shows strong opposition to VAT introduction

A QUESTIONNAIRE on the thoughts of Bahamians on Value Added Tax (VAT) continues to show that a large number of Killarney constituents do not agree with the government’s move to implement the plan.

Palm Cay growth creates 100 jobs

The Palm Cay development’s expansion has generated 100 jobs for persons working directly with the development or for contractors and sub-contractors.

$30m Four Seasons development negotiations 'well advanced'

THE government is expected to meet next week to “wrap up” a Heads of Agreement to pave the way for a reported $30 million Four Seasons branded luxury resort development in Eleuthera.

Criticism of parliamentarian appointments

FREE National Movement chairman Darron Cash said Bahamians should be reminded of the government’s decision last year to appoint numerous politicians and past parliamentarians to government boards like the National Insurance Board and the Water & Sewage Corporation Board.

Crime solutions

EDITOR, The Tribune.

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Boldly going into the future

YOUNG Bahamians from New Providence and Grand Bahama have been learning leadership skills in a joint venture between the United States Embassy and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

A Bahamian not living off others

EDITOR, The Tribune.