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PM calls for support for Bridgetown finance plan

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said it is morally imperative that Caribbean and Latin American countries support the Bridgetown Initiative, a global climate finance plan.

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Jones’ double double streak ends at six

JONQUEL Jones’ double double streak ended at six games and her Connecticut Sun loss their second game of the season.

Government preparation

THE Constitutional appointments of Government cannot be made light of - there always must be continuity and perception no one went to sleep. In the case of Justice this is imperative for obvious reasons.

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US funding cut to WHO may cause problems

THE United States’ decision to withdraw funding from the World Health Organization will have a potential impact locally, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump announced a halt to WHO funding, ac

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Blaze destroys $500,000 boat

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a boat fire near Valentines Resort and Marina in Harbour Island on Saturday. A party of five was on board the boat when it became engulfed in flames, however no one was injured, police said. Ac

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Man charged with punching former girlfriend

A 30-year-old man was charged in Magistrate’s Court on Friday with punching his former girlfriend in the face.

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RBDF apprehends over 30 Haitian migrants

OVER two dozen Haitian migrants were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in waters off Ragged Island early yesterday morning. According to a statement from the RBDF, HMBS L L Smith under the command of Senior Lieutenant Shawn Adderley, ac

Solar generation unit 'will reduce energy costs on grand Bahama'

BY DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter

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EDITOR, The Tribune.

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Tread carefully, Mr Minister

LESS than two weeks in, and the new Minister of National Security is already threatening to make the PLP's stance on crime look confused, constrained and contradictory. This, at a time when - as the latest US travel warning so dramatically demonstrated - the Bahamas can little afford to be seen as weak on criminals.

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Tributes paid to Prince 'Zorro' Stubbs

THEY came from every segment of the local golfing community to pay their tributes to the late Prince ‘Zorro’ Stubbs, who was remembered as a mentor, teacher, comedian, close friend and a golfing legend.The Bahamas Golf Federation, led by his close fr

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Davis owns up to PLP failures

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party interim Leader Philip “Brave” Davis admitted yesterday the former government was not perfect, made “serious” mistakes and lost the “trust’ of Bahamians, but offered no outright apology for the missteps of the previous Christie administration.

BISX-listed firm’s affiliate in $75.5m ‘discrepancy’

There is a $75.5 million discrepancy over the sum allegedly held by a BISX-listed firm’s broker/dealer affiliate for a claimed multinational fraud, Tribune Business can reveal, with regulators having seized computers and a server from its downtown Nassau offices.

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YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: The state of our food supply

RECENTLY, I was very happy to see that current administration launched the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), which has been touted as an agricultural and marine resources institute that will have wide ranging impact on the economy and put our food security at the top of our developmental agenda.

Top pitchers and batting champions take the spotlight

SIGMA Wildcats’ infielder Jeanette Hilton and Sting Truckers’ outfielder Lamar Watkins are the New Providence Softball Association’s 2014 ladies and men’s batting champions respectively.

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Bimini starts to rebuild after terror of storm

BIMINI residents were relieved yesterday to start the laborious, but bittersweet process of restoration with no casualties or injuries after hundreds were unable to evacuate before the devastation from the passage of Hurricane Irma.

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Dunkin’ for Boobies set to make a splash on Thursday

RADIO House is ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday morning with their second Dunkin’ for Boobies fundraising event, which last year raised over $4,000.

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Bahamas branch of British Legion experiencing financial difficulties

THE Bahamas Branch of the British Legion is experiencing financial difficulties as it tries to cover its June distribution of money and goods.

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‘Buddy Buckets’ gets first preseason start

The learning curve for Buddy Hield continues as the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to conclude their preseason schedule this week.

THE ART OF GRAPHIX: What's the best resolution for images in Powerpoint?

It’s no secret, and it’s final: The Bahamas finished 2nd place behind Jamaica in the CARIFTA Games. Eight golds, 10 silvers and 13 bronzes totalling 31 medals.