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Trust's National Park leases being finalised

THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) yesterday said leases that will give it oversight of some 20 National Parks are now being finalised, with 43 more still under government review. Eric Carey, the Trust’s executive director, told Tribune Business: “We

Container Port in 20-30% share cut over tax breaks

The Freeport Container Port’s market share could be slashed by 20-30 per cent if the city’s expiring tax breaks are not renewed, with more than 60 per cent of existing cargo volumes put “at risk”.

NAUGHTY’S NFL PICKS - WEEK 9

LAST WEEK: 8-7 SEASON: 86-36

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MORE THAN 100K NOW VACCINATED . . . but confirmation of 20 more deaths shows COVID fight not over

THE Ministry of Health confirmed 20 additional COVID-19 deaths on the weekend, bringing the total to 557 to date.

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Raptors, Knights victorious in GSSSA cross country

THE CH Reeves Raptors and the CR Walker Knights, two powerhouses in track and field, continued their successes by winning the junior and senior divisions of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s cross country.The one-day event was hel

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Man on bail for murder found shot dead in back seat of vehicle

POLICE found a 26-year-old man on bail for murder shot and killed in a vehicle at Blackstone Close and Baillou Hill Road yesterday –– the 57th murder victim for the year.

Bahamians turn out to be baptised during ‘Reaping the Harvest’ weekend

More than 20 individuals gave their lives to Christ and were baptised by water in during a special weekend hosted by Life Changers Ministries International (LCMI).

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Brothers receive fine for public scuffle

TWO brothers were each fined $200 for their involvement in a daylight argument on Prince George Wharf that was captured on video and shared on social media. Jordan McKinney, 21, and Nicholas McKinney, 20, stood before Acting Assistant Chief Magistra

What's on: January 30th, 2015

February 7-8 Ride for Hope, Nassau, http://www.rideforhopebahamas.com. 2015 online registration is now open or at Cycles Unlimited, Mackey Street.

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JUNIOR JUNKANOO RESULTS - Ministry happy with parade quality

MINISTRY of Youth, Sports and Culture officials claimed yesterday that they are “extremely satisfied” with the quality of the 27th annual Junior Junkanoo parade despite the public’s plea to move it back to Bay Street.

How can small states enforce agreed environmental action?

Weaknesses of small states in dealing with global environmental issues that mortally affect them have become very evident in the pre-Conference negotiations for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development being held in Rio in Brazil from 20-23 June.

Prayer Grotto celebrates 20 years of being ‘a monument of hope’

The Trinity City of Praise is celebrating 20 years of leading nation-wide prayers to save The Bahamas and its people. The anniversary event for Trinity City’s Prayer Grotto takes place this Friday at 7.30 pm at the sanctuary on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway.

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WBC ‘casualty’ for top minor league players

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to force cancellations throughout the baseball world with the 2021 World Baseball Classic reportedly the latest casualty.

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Burrows and Tigers undefeated so far in preseason

SHAMAR Burrows continues to lead the Dalhousie Tigers in an undefeated preseason as Canadian U-Sports basketball returns to the floor.

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Men’s national beach soccer team set for CAC Sea and Beach Games

WINNER of the Bahamas Football Association’s Beach Soccer Cup in October, the Bahamas men’s national beach soccer team is headed to Santa Marta, Colombia, to compete in the Juegos Centroamericanos y Del Caribe Mar Y Playa (Central American and Caribbean Sea and Beach Games) November 19-26.

Insurers: NHI figures may be 20% ‘under estimate’

The Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) $895-$965 million National Health Insurance (NHI) cost estimates may be a “conservative” 20 per cent under-estimate, its chairman has revealed to Tribune Business.

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Four Bahamian players all set for NCAA ‘March Madness’

FOR the second consecutive year, four Bahamian players and their respective universities received bids into the 68-team field for the NCAA Men’s Division I Tournament, commonly referred to as “March Madness.”

Cable Bahamas ‘close to’ $50m preference goal

Cable Bahamas finished “close to target” on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal.

Armando Moss qualifies for triathlon ahead of the Commonwealth Games

A RAINY weekend in New Providence held up just long enough for the Bahamas Triathlon Association to crown new champions in the return of its National Championships which served as both a CARIFTA and Commonwealth Games qualifier.

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Baseball Leagues set for interleague play

THE Freedom Farm Baseball League and Junior Baseball League of Nassau will participate in a joint initiative aimed at creating more opportunities for their members to participate in interleague play.