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How to tackle the SME conundrum

AFTER analysing the Bahamas' economic condition for the past three years, and reviewing reports by international agencies (Moody's, the World Bank, Standard & Poors), it is imperative that the public and private sectors focus on small and medium-size business (SME) development and economic diversification.

Govt targets extra $40-$80m revenue from enforcement

The Government is targeting an extra $40-$80 million in additional revenue over the next six to 12 months as it pursues an enhanced enforcement/compliance strategy, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.

Super Value sees 80% business rise through Matthew

Super Value’s owner yesterday said he had seen an estimated 80 per cent spike in business over the weekend, as Bahamians stocked up on food and water ahead of Hurricane Matthew.

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The perfect consort ends his tour of duty

The news that the Duke of Edinburgh would no longer be attending Royal public events came as a shock to many who feared that at the age of nearly 96 it was for sudden serious medical reasons.

Top economist: Bahamas 20% current deficit a ‘concern’

A SENIOR Caribbean economist yesterday described the Bahamas’ current account deficit of roughly 20 per cent as “concerning”, revealing it was one of the widest she was aware of.

Family calls for killer to be held accountable

THE uncle of a 20-year-old man who was shot and killed on Saturday in Centreville has called for the killer to be “held accountable in a way that he or they will regret”.

CBS: Online platform in 20% of Xmas sales

A Bahamian retailer yesterday said its e-commerce platform is generating 20 percent of total revenue this Christmas season.

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Bahamas Bowl all set for December 20

THE bowl season will begin in the Bahamas this year as the 2019 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl has been set for 2pm ET on Friday, December 20.

Bahamas Striping looks to create 20 new jobs

BAHAMAS Striping is looking to create 20 new jobs initially as it moves into airport maintenance with its subsidiary Airport Maintenance Services (APS).

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YES Giants are NPBA Div. II champions

AFTER leaving his Your Essential Store (YES) Giants with a 2-0 lead in their New Providence Basketball Association men’s division II championship series, coach Mark Hanna said he was disappointed to come back and see that the Sun Oil Rockets pulled even at 2-2.

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Hair today, gone tomorrow

MOVEMBER organisers exceeded their goal in attracting nearly 200 men to free Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing events in Rawson Square and at the Green Parrot Bar and Grill.

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Man sentenced for two years for theft of $80

A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after he admitted to stealing cash in a housebreaking in Andros late last year.

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83 Dominican poachers detained

MORE than 80 suspected Dominican poachers were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force yesterday.

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‘Private vs Government Schools Scholarship Quest’

The Street Legends Organisation continues its mission of providing opportunities for young Bahamians through the sport of basketball.

Man brought back to life after heart stops twice  - Complicated 10-hour surgery saves Cayman man's life -

CAYMAN ISLANDS – A 33-year-old man is breathing again, with a sigh of relief, after the Health City Cayman Islands medical team brought him back from the brink of death.Bjorn Ebanks’ heart stopped twice and he underwent CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscita

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One dead, one hurt in drive-by shooting

POLICE are investigating a drive-by shooting that left one man dead and another one injured and in hospital.

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By RENALDO DORSETT

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Renaldo's ramblings: Happy Madden 13 holiday!

AS you’re reading this, the level of productivity for males between the ages of 15 and 45 across the globe has decreased dramatically.

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Man and woman questioned over stabbing death

Police are questioning a 20-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing death on Wednesday night.

What about the list at Bahamasair?

EDITOR, The Tribune.Re: There’s an elite Water list too.