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Cotton Bay development eyeing hotel and golf course in 2015

THE Cotton Bay Estates developers expect to have a hotel and golf course constructed by next April according to Prime Minister Perry Christie who noted that $90 million had been invested in the development to date.

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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Cheek to Cheek

WHAT happens when you pair a musical legend like Tony Bennett with the flamboyant talent of Lady Gaga? A concert that is pure magic.

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Kings' moves indicate uncertainty over buddy's role going forward

THE Sacramento Kings front office continues to make transactions that indicate uncertainty about Buddy Hield’s role with the organisation moving forward.The Kings signed restricted free agent guard Zach LaVine to a four-year $78 million offer sheet,

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80% tourist share a Quality 'bonus'

Super Value’s president yesterday said his first Quality Supermarket had received “a little bonus” through tourists generating 80 per cent of sales, telling Tribune Business he expected the Cable Beach site to be “profitable from day one”.

New mobile operator ‘bang on roll-out goal’

The Bahamas’ second mobile operator and its controlling shareholder yesterday said they were “bang on target” in meeting its first roll-out milestone, describing this and the launch of services as “a miracle”.

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90 percent of Virtual Junkanoo production team had COVID-19

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg revealed yesterday that 90 percent of the team contracted to produce a virtual Junkanoo show had COVID-19, which has affected the production.

Tour operator fears on COVID protocols

Tour and excursion provider are voicing concerns over the cost and ease of execution associated with implementing portions of the tourism industry’s post-COVID-19 Readiness and Recovery Plan . Captain Mike Russell, owner of Chubasco Charters, told T

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Obama issues Bahamas drug warning

PRESIDENT Obama has issued a list of nations contributing to drug production or transit - and named The Bahamas as one of those considered a major part in the drug trade.

Knowles and Hokies searching for answers

DEMITRI Knowles and the Virginia Tech Hokies find themselves searching for answers after two consecutive losses.

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FRONT PORCH: The empathy and duty of care of Dr Perry Gomez

THIS past Tuesday the country said farewell to Dr Michael Perry Gomez, who demonstrated extraordinary compassion and service as a medical doctor and public servant throughout his professional life.

BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in

BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in

Franchise group's $3.1m expansion adds 90 jobs

A prominent Bahamian franchise group has invested $3.1 million in opening its latest Marco’s Pizza and Popeyes restaurants on Robinson Road, a move that has created 90 jobs.Aetos Holdings, which is owned by the Tsavoussis brothers, Chris and Terry,

Bahamas: 90% of diving sector withstood Dorian

The Bahamas delivered the message that 90 percent of its dive industry remains operational post-Dorian when the Ministry of Tourism and private firms attended the sector’s largest trade show.

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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King explodes onto radar of NBA scouts, college coaches

FREDRICK King Jr’s performance at the NBA Academy Invitational has garnered several offers from major NCAA Division I programmes.

The Big 'O' - where do I find it?

“Orgasms. Where do I find them?”

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Buddy scores 24, helps Kings beat slumping 76ers 101-95

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Randolph and Vince Carter have been playing for so long that some of their teammates were toddlers when they broke into the NBA.

COVID - crime and choice

There were 73 people murdered in 2020, down from 95 person in 2019. This gives a homicide rate for 2020 of 18. 6 per 100 000. This is still considered an epidemic. According to United Nation, Homicide rate of 10 per 100 0000 or above is considered an epidemic.

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US to let safety kit through

SENIOR US government officials have assured that shipments of medical supplies to The Bahamas will no longer be blocked or frozen during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Bahamas Ambassador to the United States Sidney Collie.