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Kidney disease in the Bahamas

Tuesday July 17th, 2012 marked the first Anniversary of The Dialysis Centre Bahamas on Collins Ave, Nassau, Bahamas.

CIBC’s corporate unit in 40% bad loan shrink

CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Bahamian corporate and investment banking unit saw non-performing loans shrink by almost 40 per cent in its 2016 financial year, as the bank continued its “solid” recovery from past credit provisioning.

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Eliminations begin on Hugh Campbell day 4

Day four of the Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic traditionally produces the first group of eliminations in the annual tournament as the field starts to dwindle headed into mid-term break for most schools.

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Gibson to employers: 'Justify every work permit'

COMPANIES who hire foreigners must send “justification” for every employee they have on work permit to the government, according to Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson.

Financial accounting needed on PMH Critical Care Block

BEFORE the May 2012 elections, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham toured the Princess Margaret Hospital’s state-of-the-art critical care unit, which by then was 95 per cent complete.

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URCA 'u-turn' over third cellular player

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamian communications regulator has reversed course by deciding not to reserve space in the key 700 MHz radio frequency spectrum for a third cellular operator, while

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‘Final’ delivery date for new post office

TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells announced a “final” timeline of the third week in May for the General Post Office’s official move from East Hill Street to Town Centre Mall.

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Police chief concern over bail decisions

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police are looking forward to a good year working with legal officials with a view of taking individuals off the street who continue to offend and get bail.

Heat's Chris Bosh out indefinitely

MIAMI (AP) -- Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat were relieved by the diagnosis. It's the prognosis - or lack of one - that's a source of worry now. And suddenly, the Indiana Pacers may be even more of a threat. Bosh strained a lower abdominal muscle in Game 1

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Eight divisional champs emerge at Jr Golf Nationals

CAMERON Riley, Inecia Rolle, Xavier Robinson, Haylie Turnquest, Healthcliffe Khane, Ashley Michel, Rhan Miller and Christelle Straub demonstrated that they are among the best junior golfers in the Bahamas.

BOB hopes for imminent commercial loan restart

BANK of The Bahamas is hoping to receive regulatory approval to restart commercial lending activities next month, its managing director said yesterday.

Marvin Johnson 13th overall in 50m freestyle

Marvin Johnson became the second member of Team Bahamas to advance to a semi-final at the 8th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Lima, Peru.

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Seven more die from COVID

MINISTRY of Health and Wellness officials have reported seven more COVID-19 related deaths, pushing the nation’s death toll to 830.

Survey quizzes Bahamians on benefits of local government

BAHAMIANS have weighed in on the benefits of local government in The Bahamas, according to a survey initiated by advocacy group Rise Bahamas.

End of legal battle brings ‘closure’ to Darling family

A LENGTHY legal battle finally reached a resolution and, according to former NFL player Devard Darling, brought “closure” to his family.

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Jones selected for MTN DEW 3-Point Contest

THREE-time WNBA All-Star Jonquel Jones will have a busy All-Star weekend as she prepares to vie for the title of the league’s best long-range shooter.

Resident renews attempt to build new cemetery

A LOCAL resident is reviving an effort to build a new cemetery off Bernard Road. The Town Planning Committee in 2018 rejected James Bain’s application to build the cemetery on 13 acres of vacant land he owns near the Budget convenience store, which

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Crime down - and more solutions to come in 2018

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday said overall crime was trending down with officials eyeing “some measure of success” for new initiatives set for 2018.“From an enforcement standpoint,” he told reporters outside the Cabinet Office, “w

Bahamians poised for NCAA Div. II conference tournaments this week

NCAA Division II basketball heads into its respective conference tournaments and several Bahamians are poised for a postseason run.

Tahnaj into the play-offs

TAHNAJ Thomas and his Greensboro Grasshoppers are headed to the championship series in Minor League Baseball’s High-A East League.