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Minister ‘concerned’ on rating agency reaction

The Minister of Finance yesterday conceded he was concerned about how the credit rating agencies will react to a five-fold increase in the projected 2016-2017 deficit, plus $722 million in new government borrowing.

More audits for post office and hurricane fund

FORENSIC and internal audits ordered at government ministries and departments will continue unabated with no regard to how matters are “spun by the opposition,” Press Secretary Anthony “Ace” Newbold said yesterday.

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Blaming the boys

Why are these boys behaving so badly? What’s wrong with our boys? What is the problem with the young men in our community? What happen to these boys?Over the last few days especially, these are questions that have been raised on the radio and televis

Unlicensed dealers seize 40% auto market share

The Government was yesterday urged to crack down on “out of control” roadside auto vendors, a leading dealer estimating they now accounted for 40 per cent of the total market.

Quarterly press conferences planned by Prime Minister

NEWLY appointed Press Secretary Anthony “Ace” Newbold yesterday signaled a shift in the culture of press engagement with the nation’s leader, with the introduction of quarterly press conferences with Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.Mr Newbold advised

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Bahamas spearfishers make international debut in Nevada

A BAHAMAS national team competing in an international spearfishing competition for the first time acquitted themselves creditably at the two-day World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship in Lake Mead, Nevada, this month.Four members of the Bahamas F

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UPDATED: Shooting at Boatswain Hill leaves man dead

A MAN was shot dead in the Carmichael Road area yesterday, bringing the country’s murder count for the first five months of  2017 to 58, according to The Tribune’s records.

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World View: Competition for benefits of second citizenship is global

Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIPs) in the Caribbean have been the subject of much criticism, even though the financial and economic benefits of the programmes are undeniable. These programmes are operated by Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Gr

Temple Christian Suns prevail as Primary school champions

FOR the second consecutive year that the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture decided to implement a scoring system in their annual Frank ‘Pancho’ Rahming National Primary School Track and Field Championships, the Temple Christian Suns have prevaile

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'Dan Marino and Friends Bahamas Weekend' was a blast

ANOTHER edition of the “Dan Marino and Friends Bahamas Weekend” celebrated the partnership between the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism in a community outreach effort.The itinerary included a welcome reception on opening night

Unions 'not satisfied' with Employment Act changes

The Trades Union Congress’s (TUC) president says he is “not at all satisfied” with the Employment Act Reforms passed by the former Christie administration, with redundancy pay “a major issue for us”.Obie Ferguson told Tribune Business: “I don’t think

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UPDATED: Young Freeport barber found shot dead in car

GRAND Bahama Police are actively investigating the murder of a young barber known as 'Ace’ who was gunned down in Freeport late on Thursday night.

Jonquel cans 16 in Sun's loss to Lynx

JONQUEL Jones posted her second double-digit scoring effort in three games, but her Connecticut Sun lost yet another close finish.Jones finished with 16 points and six rebounds in the Sun’s 80-78 loss to the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday at the Xcel Energy

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The Speech from the Throne in full

The new government's policies were outlined by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling in the Speech from the Throne on Wednesday.

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TOUGH CALL: What to do about ZNS - again?

Another election, another pledge from an incoming administration to transform the fortunes and purpose of ZNS. What, if anything, has changed in five years since this column, reprinted from May 30, 2012?

Revamped Employment Exchange to launch July 1

The Department of Labour’s revamped and modernised Employment Exchange is expected to go live on July 1, its director said yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Stop saying sorry - now seize the day

THE Bahamian public is still feeding off the recent election like a remora sucking nutrients from the underside skin of the shark’s belly.

Govt spending controls will require ‘innovation’

THE Government’s ability to implement spending controls “will require innovation”, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman arguing that it must demonstrate its commitment to balancing the Budget without damaging the economy.

Newbold appointed press secretary

THE Cabinet Office announced Thursday the appointment of Anthony Newbold as press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister.

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Young golfers in the lead

THREE of the top young players are sitting on top of the standings after the first two days of competition at two different venues in the Bahamas Golf Federation’s National Amateur Championships.