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PM's 'swift intervention' reverses decision to lay off 20 Bahamian workers at Freeport Container Port

THE decision to lay off 20 Bahamian workers at the Freeport Container Port has been reversed following the “swift intervention” of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, according to an official statement by the Ministry for Grand Bahama.

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More athletes qualify for CARIFTA

A beautiful Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium was perfect for the athletes to turn in CARIFTA-qualifying performances at the 2024 Star Performers Track Classic.

Insurer’s $80m Matthew payout 20% off forecast

A top insurer yesterday said its total Matthew claims payout was likely to be 20 per cent less than originally estimated, as it warned that the Bahamas’ hurricane preparedness “cannot be business as usual”.

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New vehicle sales ‘20% stronger’ than forecast

Auto dealers yesterday said new vehicles sales for early 2021 have been “20 percent stronger than projected” while warning that potential product shortages await in early summer.

Central Bank back in compliance on Gov't debt limits

THE Central Bank yesterday said its government debt holdings are back in compliance with its governing Act, with medium and long-term maturities equal to 12.52 per cent of its demand liabilities.The regulator, responding to the IMF’s Article IV repor

Govt asked: Do all GBPA licensees get 20-year tax breaks?

The Government was yesterday urged to clarify whether it will grant Freeport businesses an automatic 20-year extension of their expired tax breaks, amid general acclaim for its pledge to “roll back” the Christie administration’s impositions.

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Jazz: ‘I want to win MVP’

After missing out on an historic Major League 20/20 (home run/stolen base) feat this past season that was hampered by an injury, Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm said he’s looking forward to improving in his quest to go after the Most Valuable Player award.

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37th Hugh Campbell: Teams eliminated on day 4

DAY four of the 37th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic featured the first round of eliminations in this year’s event while several winning teams went head-to-head.

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Bahamas 'ass backwards' over oil negotiations

A well-known attorney yesterday said the Bahamas had done an “ass backwards” job in negotiations with the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), arguing that the country should receive “no less than 60 per cent” of the proceeds if commercial quantities of oil were discovered.

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$83m Port's fee rises 'never seen' before

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The $83 million Nassau Container Port's new tariff structure has made the Bahamas' capital city "one of the more expensive ports in the Caribbean", a leading shipping company yester

$83m Port's fee rises 'never seen' before

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The $83 million Nassau Container Port's new tariff structure has made the Bahamas' capital city "one of the more expensive ports in the Caribbean", a leading shipping company yester

$83m Port's fee rises 'never seen' before

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The $83 million Nassau Container Port's new tariff structure has made the Bahamas' capital city "one of the more expensive ports in the Caribbean", a leading shipping company yester

$83m Port's fee rises 'never seen' before

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The $83 million Nassau Container Port's new tariff structure has made the Bahamas' capital city "one of the more expensive ports in the Caribbean", a leading shipping company yester

$83m Port's fee rises 'never seen' before

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The $83 million Nassau Container Port's new tariff structure has made the Bahamas' capital city "one of the more expensive ports in the Caribbean", a leading shipping company yester

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STATESIDE: The dangerous dance of President and the Pulpit

Before he was elected President in 2016, there was no real evidence that Donald Trump concerned himself with social conservative issues like abortion. He was a registered Democrat for many years and, like wealthy people in democracies in many countries including The Bahamas, he contributed generously to all major political parties.

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FIREARM OFFENCES: Nearly 20 arrested in 24 hours

NEARLY 20 people have been arrested over a number of firearm related offences in the Bahamas in the last 24 hours, police said on Friday. 

Nation experiences wettest January in more than 20 years

THE BAHAMAS is experiencing its wettest January for more than 20 years, with huge increases in levels of rainfall across the archipelago.

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Olympic pioneer sends message to Atlantic College graduation class

A SURPRISE videotaped message from Sir Durward Knowles, the first Bahamian Olympic gold medal winner, encouraged more than 70 graduates from Atlantic College’s class of 2015 last week.

NAD passport reform to boost visitor spend

NASSAU Airport Development Company (NAD) executives said yesterday that the launch of 20 automated passport control (APC) kiosks at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) will improve the overall departure experience and generate more passenger spend.