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Ministry of Works aiming for ‘far fewer’ pothole complaints by 2025

MINISTRY of Works officials said there will be far fewer pothole complaints in New Providence after workers complete a road paving programme in 2025.

Labour on the Blocks job fair to be held this weekend

OFFICIALS say the upcoming Labour on the Blocks job fair this weekend promises to be the “largest job fair ever”.

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Why children need a spinal check-up

How often chiropractors have encountered parents who appreciate the importance of regular checkups for their children’s teeth, hearing, eyes and ears but draw a blank when it comes to a spinal check-up. In fact, a spinal check-up could be one of the most important checkups your child will ever have.

$20m maritime academy set for January '14 start

THE first phase of a $20 million maritime institute, which will be established at Silver Cay, is expected to be open no later than January 2014, said the head of the company spearheading the initiative.

Sands: Mortgage Corp will need $40-$50 million injection

THE Bahamas Mortgage Corporation (BMC) will need an injection of $40-$50 million ‘in the near future’ to maintain its financial viability according to former Mortgage Corporation Chairman Dr Duane Sands.

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Miller: Ex-Robin Hood store 'must open' before Christmas

MARIO’S Bowling and Entertainment Palace chief, Leslie Miller, said that despite earlier setbacks he expects to have the former Robin Hood store open by Christmas, telling Tribune Business: “We have to catch Christmas season.”

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FNM Deputy hits out at amendment to security branch members' medical insurance policy

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright called government’s amendment to the medical insurance policy for security branch members “disgraceful and heartless”.

Port IPO over $10m target

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Arawak Port Development (APD) initial public offering (IPO) has raised 'north' of the $10 million subscription target, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with interest reachin

Cheetahs vs. Angels best-of-five championship series all set

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net BOTH semifinals went the distance as an exciting season in the New Providence Women's Basketball Association (NPWBA) will climax with a repeat of last year's championship series. The defending

Family hires lawyer after man’s Grand Bahama Shipyard fall

A MAN who fell 60ft from a tanker at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on December 16 has had two surgeries and doctors expect to soon operate on his leg.

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BAMSI students dive against debris

FOR many people marine debris is out of sight, out of mind.Thankfully however, divers have the unique ability to bring to the surface what is going on beneath the waves and this is exactly what the student dive team of the Bahamas Agriculture and Mar

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Pinder surpasses 200 three pointers made

TYLER Pinder continues to deliver standout performances during his senior season and notched another career milestone.

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Customs gamechanger in switch to Click2Clear

CUSTOMS officials said yesterday they had reached a “major milestone” having integrated New Providence seaport to the Click2Clear Portal which will become its primary processing system on September 1.Superintendent Tyrone Sands, underscoring the impo

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Bank officer is accused of falsifying accounts in fraud

A ROYAL Bank of Canada financial services officer who was accused of falsifying several accounts and defrauding the bank of hundreds of thousands of dollars over a decade ago, was yesterday denied bail ahead of her trial.

Airlift concerns on Lucayan's re-open

Grand Bahama businesses yesterday identified the island's lack of airlift as a major obstacle to the Government's plans to re-open the Grand Lucayan resort on March 25.

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Eugene McMinns named Subway Player of theGame in Axemen's 33-14 victory over Mounties

THE Acadia Axemen returned to the field following a bye week and Eugene McMinns returned to form as one of the team’s leading playmakers.The senior wide recevier was named the Subway Player of the Game in the Axemen’s 33-14 win over the Mount Allison

Religious happenings

• A Quantum Leap of FaithTime: August 24-26Venue: City Of Israel International Covenant Church, Lightbourne AvenueCovenant Keepers Kingdom Fellowship International Apostolic and the City of Israel International Covenant Church host their annual conve

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Seeking young artists from 50 years ago

THE Mexican government is inviting the four Bahamians who participated in the 1968 Global Children’s Painting Festival to be part of the 50th anniversary commemoration of the event.Artwork from four Queen’s College students was selected to represent

Another promotion for 'Champ'

JERVIS “Champ” Stuart received another promotion in the New York Mets organisation, a week ahead of Minor League Baseball Opening Day. Stuart was assigned to the Las Vegas 51s, the Mets’ Triple A-affiliate in the Pacific Coast League. Based in Las

New funding sources vital for fishing and farming

THE government over the next fiscal year will be “extremely aggressive” in seeking to help fisherman and farmers access funding opportunities, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said yesterday describing the effort as a “major