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Dingman hits back on failed Nassau eateries

Bahamian creditors are facing opposition to their push for a $1.113 million default judgment against Jamie Dingman’s failed Nassau restaurant empire.

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Supreme Court takes over PharmaChem’s liquidation

The liquidation of PharmaChem Technologies has been placed under the Supreme Court’s supervision due to the company’s massive insolvency, Tribune Business can reveal.

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South Andros men win opener

South Andros won the opener of the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 2014 Bunny Levarity Basketball Tournament at the AF Adderley Gymnasium last night. But Bimini gave them all they could handle.

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New dormitory opened at Fox Hill

OFFICIALS at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services at Fox Hill yesterday described the completion of a 40-unit dormitory complex as the “dawn of a new era”. The newly constructed training facility will host between 80 and 120 potential officers during the department’s next recruiting cycle.

ROYO reaches out with hot breakfasts

The Reach Out Youth Organisation (ROYO) is launching a feeding programme next week, providing hot breakfasts every day to about 80 needy children in the inner-city area of Freeport.

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Repatriation of Cubans rises by 80 per cent

REPATRIATIONS of Cuban nationals skyrocketed last year, according to statistics from the Department of Immigration, which indicated that total repatriations increased by some 80 per cent over 2015.

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Man abandons attempt to challenge sentencing

A MAN has abandoned his attempt to challenge his sentencing for a high-speed chase with police in Freeport in which he hit and dragged a pedestrian 80 feet before stopping the car and shooting at police.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets top Atlantis All-Stars 101-60

THE rambling wreck of Georgia Tech made their debut at the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder in dominating fashion.

Maritime Authority 'confident' of growth despite downturn

THE Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is “confident” it will enjoy growth in 2018 despite the current “downturn” in market conditions and increased competition from other registries. The BMA, in its 2017 annual report, said its income had increased sl

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‘Incredibly difficult’ for middle class to ever purchase home

Middle class Bahamians will find it “incredibly difficult to ever get a home”, developers and realtors warned yesterday, with financing and other hurdles constantly being raised that “little bit higher”.

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Flight Services must cut ‘growing taxpayer draw’

Nassau Flight Services (NFS) must “reduce its ever-increasing draw” on Bahamian taxpayers, a Cabinet minister charged yesterday, after privatisation efforts proved unsuccessful.

Banks not ‘betting against economy’

Top bankers yesterday rejected the Prime Minister’s assertion that they are “betting against The Bahamas’ economy” after it was revealed that a recent bond issue was just 40 percent subscribed.

Mississippi defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 66-54

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) -- Dundrecous Nelson scored 21 points, including five 3-pointers, as Mississippi defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 66-54 Wednesday night for its sixth consecutive win. Nick Williams added 12 points, five rebounds and a pair of assists for the

VAT message for church

VALUE Added Tax, combined with reduced Customs duties, will pave the way for government to rebuild its financial house while staving off the potential threat of devaluation that could increase the cost of living for every consumer, according to a senior official.

Talks on alternatives to VAT 'constructive' says Chamber

TALKS with the government over alternative forms of taxation have been constructive, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation CEO Edison Sumner said yesterday.

150 pilots: We're not coming back to Bahamas

A leading private aviation guide yesterday said he was contacted by 150 pilots in two hours to advise him they were no longer flying to the Bahamas after reading his latest blog on this nation’s new and increased Customs and Immigration fees.

Minnis opens Exuma office

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis officially opened Exuma’s Passport Office on Friday in an effort to improve passport services throughout the country.

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Minnis reveals COVID trends at virtual meet

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said 50 percent of COVID-19 patients who have required hospitalisation had one or more comorbidities. This contrasts with the 29 percent of patients without comorbidities who required hospitalisation.

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Young has impressive spring training outing

CHAVEZ Young had an impressive spring training outing both on the field and at the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays in the Grapefruit League.Young drove in an RBI in the ninth inning and had a highlight reel defensive play in the outfield that led to

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15 month sentence for carrying unlicensed firearm

A 27-year-old man who claimed he carried an unlicensed firearm because he had to get food for his family was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Friday.