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DNA Deputy: Don't lose sight of what universal health coverage is about

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer on Friday called for both sides in the debate over the administration of National Health Insurance (NHI) to not "lose sight" of what universal health coverage is about. 

Exuma businesses suffer lockdown hit

Some Exuma businesses yesterday revealed that the island's recent COVID-19 restrictions have cost them thousands of dollars prior to this week's easing.

Good stewards

“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)Things were not working out as Jimmy had anticipated. His wife, Olga, had gone back to work, but they were still not making ends meet. He decided to approach her

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Fears that snake was a deadly cobra

FREEPORT - Department of Agriculture officials are trying to locate a snake that was stoned to death in Williams Town to determine whether fears t

Brewery fears lockdown will waste $500k in beer

A Bahamian brewery and liquor distributor yesterday voiced fears that $500,000 worth of beer it is holding will soon go to waste due to the lockdown, adding: “Something’s got to give.”Gary Sands, the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company’s general ma

'Crazy' property tax 'tears Abaco apart'

“Crazy” real property tax valuations and bills are threatening “to tear apart” Abaco’s real estate market, multiple realtors warned yesterday.They revealed that foreign real estate owners have started receiving real property tax bills that have “doub

FNM MP hits back at DNA over marital rape law

FNM MP hits back at DNA over marital rape law MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner said yesterday that although she's unaware of the DNA's new proposal concerning spousal rape, she believes the party is merely "trying to redeem themselves". The DNA announced

James, Heat win home finale over Houston

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- As LeBron James was walking to Miami's home bench for the final time this regular season, he raised his left arm to acknowledge the roars of another sold-out crowd. And when the obligatory "M-V-P" chants star

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Customs grounds sole Abaco freight provider

FEARS were mounting last night that Bahamas Customs’ decision to ban Abaco’s sole aviation freight provider from flying to the island will further setback the island’s post-Dorian recovery. Furious Abaco residents told Tribune Business that blocking

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Kadeem: Everybody played their hearts out

IT was a bitter pill for centre Kadeem Coleby and his Wichita State Shockers to swallow after they had their winning streak snapped when they got eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament.

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Newbold inspired by warm reception in Australia

GOLD Coast, Australia: Grateful for all of the obstacles that he's had to endure during his young career, Stephen 'Dirty' Newbold would not give up the opportunity to continue running track and field for anything in this world.

Uncertainty if Baha Mar completion target struck

Neither Baha Mar nor its main contractor were last night able to confirm whether Sunday’s ‘substantial completion’ target for the $4.2 billion project had been met.Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president of government and external affairs, tol

Smith leads the Hawks past Celtics 83-74

ATLANTA (AP) -- Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to an 83-74 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs last night, the final minute turning ugly when Celtics star Rajon Rondo was ejected

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'The Tank' vs. 'The Hillyard Hammer'

Sherman 'The Tank' Williams hasn't fought since his controversial 'no contest' bout with 'The Real Deal' Evander Holyfield a year ago. But manager Si Stern said his bout against Chauncy 'The Hillyard Hammer' Welliver next month will be a much bigger challenge.

Rudisha focused only on winning Olympic 800 gold

By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- David Rudisha won't concentrate on running fast this summer. Make no mistake, the 800-meter world-record holder needs to hold a swift pace and summon a fierce finishing kick to win that elusive Olympic gol

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Family call for body to be released

THE family of deceased Dorian victim Astrid Stratton is calling on the government to release her body, after they claim to have been told by an official this week the missing woman’s remains had been found. Liann Key-Kaighin, speaking to The Tribune

MARKETING REVOLUTION Be the smoke detector, not the firefighter

It’s been interesting to have my son back from university, and to have his input into my Judo business. In some ways it’s like a time warp, because five years ago the Judo business was a completely different beast.

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Brewery halts 15-year plan on tax 'unknowns'

Sands Beer’s manufacturer yesterday said “all these unknowns” over Value-Added Tax (VAT) and its own industry-specific taxes were preventing it from moving ahead with a 15-year growth strategy, as it urged the Government to avoid “one big calamity”.

Eight to compete for national sculling title

EIGHT competitors from around the country are expected to line up in Treasure Cay, Abaco, next weekend to compete for the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company’s 2013 Sands ‘Man in the Boat’ Sculling National Championship title.

Baseball players helping to guide student athletes

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Giving back to the community and helping to guide a young generation of student athletes remains paramount for two Bahamian baseball players who have reached the pinnacle of their profession. A