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'Pay attention to real estate trends'

A prominent Bahamian realtor is urging vendors not to over-price their properties given that data shows the average selling price can be up to 40-50 percent below the initial listing. Mario Carey, pictured , founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real

Unions back work permit 'understudy'

Union leaders yesterday gave their full backing to the “Bahamian understudy” proposal unveiled by the government’s labour chief, arguing that too many work permits are being issued unnecessarily.Obie Ferguson, the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) presiden

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Accused claims ankle monitor shows he was not near the scene of attempted murder

ONE of two men who denied committing attempted murder criticised the justice system when their case was forwarded to Supreme Court yesterday.

Djokovic reaches the quarterfinals

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic overcame a poor first set and a smashed racket to beat Juan Monaco 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals yesterday. Also through at Foro Italico were five-time Rome c

VAT may create tax specialists

THE Government’s proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) is expected to generate an entirely new revenue stream for private sector accountants, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president yesterday telling Tribune Business the reforms may create jobs for Bahamian tax specialists.

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Hitmen v Warriors rematch ends with a different twist

NORMALLY when a couple of former champions clash on the field, you would expect some fireworks between them. But Saturday night, the much anticipated rematch with the Arnette’s Sporting Lounge Hitmen and the BTC Warriors ended with a different twist.

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Waltiea back to the books

SHE’S one of two professional female basketball players, but Waltiea Rolle said she doesn’t mind putting her career on hold for the next three months until she completes her tertiary education.While the leagues overseas are on a break, Rolle will be

Bolt sets season best of 9.76

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- World record-holder Usain Bolt put his poor performance in the Czech Republic behind him with a season's best 9.76 seconds in the 100-meter race at the Golden Gala. Bolt ran a relatively slow 10.04 in Ostrava

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'Reno' to square off with Irishman July 18

BAHAMIAN pro boxer Tureano Johnson will step back into the ring in less than a month with an opportunity to regain a spot in the win column and claim a title in the process. Johnson will challenge Jason Quigley of Ireland for the North American Boxi

Keeping Carifta memories alive

BARRY Ramsey clearly remembers his days as a former athlete who represented the Bahamas in three Carifta Games as a sprinter and jumper. Today, however, he’s hoping to allow others to keep their memories of the BTC Carifta Games alive through the products he is selling.

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Freshman runner of the year

For someone who doesn’t like competing indoors, Shaunae Miller is having the time of her life for the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

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Top amateur golfers qualify for exemption

DEVAUGHN Robinson and Richard Gibson Jr, two of the top amateur players in the country, qualified for the Bahamas Golf Federation’s exemption spots into the main draw of the two Web.com tournaments to be held in the Bahamas in January.Robinson, fresh

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'Big Youth' takes a break

After winning his fifth fight since moving to New York two years ago to push his impressive undefeated record to 13-0, light heavyweight Ryan “Big Youth” McKenzie is taking a much needed break here at home.

A cry in the dark

I must say what the Lord tells me to say. I must do what the Lord called me to do. One of the greatest displeasures in this life is to live for oneself, and not for the Lord. If you’re not living for the Lord Jesus, then you’re only existing and not

Investors 'outraged' by lawyer's venture

Investors in the controversy-torn Oceania Heights development yesterday expressed “outrage” after this newspaper found that the attorney responsible for their land title woes has launched a business offering solutions to the exact same problems.

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Nygard faces the wrath of Farrakhan

NATION of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan said he was not looking for “sport” or “play” when he accepted an invitation to an event hosted by Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygard.

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Bahamian scientist in Florida showing symptoms

DR DANELLE Rolle-McFarland, a Bahamian research scientist living in Florida, has all the symptoms of someone who should test positive for COVID-19. She has “gripping” chest pressure, trouble breathing, fever, body aches and a menacing hacking dry co

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Charlton finishes 2nd, Seymour 4th in hurdles showdown

ALTHOUGH they had to run on the opposite side of the track due to the heavy rain, Purdue’s senior Devynne Charlton got out to a great start only to fade at the end for second place, while Texas’ senior Pedrya Seymour’s late comeback produced a fourth

Food stores predict 20% sales decline

Food store retailers yesterday said they expect sales to drop by 20 percent between now and September. Atwell Ferguson, Golden Gates Supermarket’s general manager, told Tribune Business: “Sales have dropped for sure since the pandemic, and basically

Tribune journalist victim of brutal robbery

Tribune journalist victim of brutal robbery By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net A BAHAMIAN journalist was the victim of a brutal armed robbery this weekend. Tribune senior reporter Chester Robards ran for his life after h