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Citi Bahamas Celebrates 12thAnnual Global Community Day

CITI Bahamas celebrated its 12th annual Global Community Day on June 10 with approximately 250 Citi volunteers in Nassau joining the efforts of nearly 100,000 of their colleagues, family and friends in 500 cities in 91 countries and territories to en

Commercial banks to acquire 80 per cent of restoration bond

Some 80 per cent or $120 million of the Government’s Hurricane Restoration Bond will be raised from the commercial banks, the Government yesterday confirming the offering’s multi-tiered nature.

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Man claims 'malicious prosecution' over murder plot allegations

A MAN intends to pursue legal action over what he deemed "malicious prosecution" concerning allegations that he had a role in a murder plot.

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Holding up a Torch for Life: regulating weapons

CARIBBEAN Community (CARICOM) countries joined dozens of other nations in fighting for a robust and comprehensive Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) during negotiations at the United Nations headquarters in New York from 2 to 27 July, but their efforts were frustrated by President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign team.

Sprint champ Bailey charged with drunken driving

TORONTO (AP) -- Former sprint champion Donovan Bailey has been charged with drunken driving. The 1996 Olympic champion from Canada has been charged with having a blood-alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams while driving in Toronto. The Toronto Star repo

Look for a Super Bowl rematch in Indianapolis

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer GET ready for the rematch. The Super Bowl rematch, not the Harbaugh coaching family reunion. For a Super Bowl redux to happen, the New York Giants will need another huge road win, this time at San Francisco. And whe

Contractor chief: ‘I cut 80% of staff to survive’

The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday told Tribune Business he was forced to lay-off 80 per cent of his own staff “just to survive”, as he called on the Government and private developers to bring “sweet relief” by kickstarting the housing market.

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GRAND Bahamian Jonquel Jones had another big night as the No.24 George Washington women’s basketball team picked up its 17th straight win with an 87-52 rout of Revolutionary Rival George Mason in Atlantic 10 action at the Patriot Center on Saturday.

Grand Bahamians urged to save energy and save money

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Bahamian consumers could substantially lower their electricity bills on Grand Bahama by implementing the right energy solution technology in their homes and businesses.

Grand Bahamians urged to save energy and save money

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Bahamian consumers could substantially lower their electricity bills on Grand Bahama by implementing the right energy solution technology in their homes and businesses.

Regulators, Cybots pull off victories in NPBA

THE Patron Regulators and Mail Boat Cybots pulled off victories as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

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Father of two found hanged

POLICE are investigating the suspected suicide of a 35-year-old father of two who was found hanged from a tree in the yard of his Coconut Grove home yesterday morning.

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151 new cases of COVID-19, death toll rises to 80

The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 151 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths. One death which was under investigation has now been confirmed as COVID-19 related.

Three arrested after ammunition found

GRAND Bahama police arrested three men at the Grand Bahama International Airport after a quantity of ammunition was discovered in a bag at a security checkpoint on Tuesday.

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THE Baptist Sports Council has announced that their 2015 Softball Classic will get underway on Tuesday, November 17, at the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Evans says Aliv will not steal major market share from BTC

BAHAMAS Communications and Public Officers Union President Bernard Evans yesterday dismissed assertions that newcomer Aliv will steal a significant market share from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company, charging that the former’s initial success is merely the result of “restrictions” placed on BTC by regulators to give Aliv “some advantage” to “get in the game”.

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Aliv’s pay-per-second rates aim to cut customer costs

THE Bahamas’ second mobile operator yesterday promised to deliver superior customer service and “phenomenal” plans, as it outlined pay-per second call rates and “no contracts” as key components of its new mobile services offering.

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Jones expresses interest in Slam Dunk Contest

KAI Jones’ youthful exuberance was one of the highlights of Charlotte Hornets’ media day.

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NPBA: Stingers close out year with two straight wins

THE PJ Stingers closed out the year by winning two consecutive games on the final weekend of regular season play for 2016 in the New Providence Basketball Association.

Bahamian firm hailsits Majestic honour

Majestic Tours, the Bahamian tour operator, has won Delta Vacations’ 2018 Quality Assurance Award for the 10th consecutive year.Delta Airlines’ vacation provider created the Quality Assurance Award programme to recognize partners that provide outstan