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Investment not photo ops

Photo-op Minister for Foreign Affairs and a CARICOM official designated on the folly of CARICOM to try to obtain reparations from the United Kingdom.

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Ministry to offer on-the-spot vaccinations after walkabouts

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness’ social mobilisation unit will set out for a third weekend on a walkabout in key communities to offer on-the-spot vaccinations and educational resources to its residents.

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Island tennis teams up with Baha Mar to stage tournament

THE newly formed Island Tennis, headed by professional players Philip ‘PJ’ Major Jr and Kevin ‘KJ’ Major, are teaming up with Baha Mar to stage a tennis tournament for aspiring young players next weekend.

NCAA basketball: McCoy gets top honour, Bastian sets career high

MALACHI McCoy received a weekly honour as the top player in his conference and Lathaniel Bastian scored a new career high to highlight play from Bahamian student athletes in NCAA Division II basketball.

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ART OF GRAPHIX: Internet presence critical to survival

Does my business really need a website? The answer is: ‘Yes, it does’. If you are a small business owner, you have probably had someone tell you to get a website. But why should you? There are not many businesses that can survive without an Internet presence, and there is no reason not to have one.

Sisters-in law’ ‘take leap’ on authentic Bahamian brands

A sister-in-law duo yesterday said they are “taking a leap” by opening a downtown Nassau store designed to place “authentic” Bahamian brands within easier reach of tourists and locals.

Protocol for media

I am both trained as a journalist, but I have been engaged in the media as a radio and television talk show host for a decade and counting, so I am somewhat qualified to opine on the apparent spat between segments of the profession and the Office of the Prime Minister as it relates to access to cabinet ministers to and from meetings of the cabinet.

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Martin wins long jump, Gaither second in 200m final

GRAND Bahamian jumper Holland Martin and sprinter Tynia Gaither led a list of Bahamians competing in various collegiate meets in the United States over the weekend by snatching a victory and a runner-up position in their respective events.

Wasted money

Minister of State Public Services seems to have a knack to being precise and concise and on the ball.

‘Owner of dogs should be prosecuted’

KIM Aranha, Bahamas Humane Society president, says the owner of the four dogs that mauled Alicia Barton should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Gov't to meet realtors on 'misguided' tax concerns

The Government will meet with the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) to address what a senior official described as "misguided" concerns over real property tax revaluations.

The bridge

The 2021 general elections were pivotal to the recovery of the nation from the ravages of the devastating hurricane Dorian and her brother Andrew coupled with the arrival of the cousin COVID-19. They all came here uninvited and, clearly, we had not prepared rooms for them.

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ART OF GRAPHIX: The joys of being an entrepreneur

Running your own business offers many perks. But deciding to start one is a leap of faith. It requires pushing beyond your comfort zone. If that idea excites you, then you may be ready to take the plunge and be the chief executive of your own company. It may require taking a few risk, but the possibility of significant rewards is huge. If you are not yet convinced, here are some of the best reasons for starting your own business.

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Lathaniel Bastian posts his second double double in three games

LATHANIEL Bastian recorded his second double double in three games and his sixth of the season for the Angelo State Rams men’s basketball programme.

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Three dead after car hits house in Long Island

Three men are dead after a car collided with a house in Long Island on Friday night.

Treat all people the same

Health controls and protocols have to be as close to the same whether it involves us residents, the visitors, or the cruise visitors who are here for a few hours... we have to accept COVID virus does not respect curfews - lockdowns or the unvaccinated and in the case of the current scourge not even the vaccinated it seems.

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Atlantis heads for Somewhere Else

Atlantis yesterday unveiled a partnership that will see part of the iconic property, the Beach Towers, rebranded under a different name for the first time in its 27-year history.

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Hilton’s ‘indefinite’ close threatens up to 130 jobs

The “fragility” of tourism’s post-COVID rebound was yesterday underscored by the British Colonial Hilton’s decision to “indefinitely” close from February 15, 2022, and terminate up to 130 staff.

Is an end to cheques a good move?

Central Bank No more cheques after 2023..... have they thought this through?

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McPhee-McCuin and Ole Miss Rebels back in win column

YOLETT McPhee-McCuin’s Ole Miss Rebels have rebounded from their lone Southeastern Conference loss of the season with a pair of dominant performances, including a milestone win over an in-state rival.