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‘Right now, I think it’s more about the safety of the fans, players and coaches’

New Providence Basketball Association president James Price said they wholeheartedly agree with the Bahamas Government on suspending all local sporting activities until further notice.

Mandatory guides push threatens 80% of fly fishing impact

The Bahamas could lose almost 80 per cent of the fly fishing industry’s $141 million annual economic impact if it alienates the ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers, a leading tourism executive has warned.

Banks urged: Lower your debit card fees

REDUCED fees on debit card transactions could significantly boost commerce in the Bahamas, a leading businessman noting that credit card purchases effectively ruled out roughly 80 per cent of the shopping public.

Environmentalists 'not only oil drilling voices'

A Cabinet minister yesterday said environmentalists are “not the only voice in the room” when it comes to determining whether The Bahamas should permit oil exploration in its waters.Romauld Ferreira, minister of the environment and housing, said the

CARIFTA qualifiers are starting to pile in

By BRENT STUBBS

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GB power officially opnes its $80M generation plant

The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has officially opened its $80 million West Sunrise Plant (WSP).

Law team to do battle

BAHAMIAN students in the UWI law programme at COB have a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a world class moot competition in Washington DC next month. With more than 500 law schools represented from more than 80 countries, the competitors

BLTA: tennis executives in the spotlight at annual general meeting

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association held its annual general meeting at the National Tennis Centre last week Thursday when Darnette Weir and seven of her slate of officers were elected to serve on the board for the next two years. • Here’s a profile o

'Highly efficient' Bahamas: OECD praises 85% tax mark

The Bahamas has been praised by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) for the “highly efficient manner” in which it deals with tax information requests, processing 85 per cent within six months of receipt.

Pipe maker to hire 90 for $1m plant build-out

A NEWLY-created PVC pipe manufacturer has pledged to hire more than 90 persons for the construction of its $1m Grand Bahama plant that is due to be completed by September 2024.

EDITORIAL: Not the end of COVID-19 yet - but a landmark day

IT was a landmark day yesterday in the UK. The British government dubbed it ‘V-day’, or vaccination day, and the first person to receive the approved Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 was a 90-year-old Northern Irish woman.

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20 arrested as hunt for escaped murderer goes on

POLICE arrested nearly 20 people between Wednesday and Thursday for “assisting and providing shelter” for convicted murderer Ormand Leon, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Leon Bethel.

Relays to generate 1,500 room nights

More than 1,500 room nights will be generated by visiting athletes and support staff for the upcoming International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Relays, officials yesterday telling Tribune Business the event was likely to match last year’s $20 million economic impact.

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Float accident at Haiti Carnival parade kills at least 20

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) - At least 20 people were killed early today in the Haitian capital after a man on top of a musical group’s Carnival float was electrocuted, setting off a panic in which dozens of people were trampled, witnesses and officials said.

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FNM: What led to decision to terminate workers?

DESPITE the Freeport Container Port reversing its decision to terminate some 20 staff, Free National Movement MP for East Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said he believes it is still incumbent on the government to investigate the circumstances that led to the decision in the first place.

Poultry producer’s output up 20-30%

An Abaco-based poultry producer yesterday said its production had increased 20-30 per cent, its operations manager telling Tribune Business he was “very encouraged” by the response from many Bahamas-based wholesalers.

Marina chief sees 15-20% booking rise

THE Bahamas could witness a resurgence in the boating market in the next few years, the Marina Operators of the Bahamas (MOB) president said yesterday, adding that reservations for his property were up 15-20 per cent over 2011.

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Two held over German man’s killing

TWO South Andros men in their 20s are in custody in New Providence in connection with the Thursday murder of a German visitor to the island.

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Bahamian pros to face off on court as NBA releases full regular season schedule

THE NBA released its full regular season schedule over the weekend, and several marquee games highlight the matchups for the league’s Bahamian players.

Tour operators: Xmas volumes down to 20%

Tour operators yesterday revealed Christmas and New Year’s business volumes slumped to just 10-20 percent of pre-COVID levels, adding that this was simply insufficient to sustain a viable enterprise.