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Let's talk about Arawak, why not Clifton?

Let's talk about Arawak, why not Clifton? "LET'S TALK about the new container port at Arawak Cay," was Opposition leader Perry Christie's invitation to his supporters at Clifford Park Friday night. In this column today, we shall take Mr Christie up on hi

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‘FOOD AID VITAL FOR SIX MORE MONTHS’: Network boss warns thousands still need help as cut-off nears

BAHAMAS Feeding Network Executive Director Phillip Smith said he hopes the government will invest another $26m in the National Food Distribution Task Force’s programme so that the initiative could be extended to the end of September.

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Bastian invited to showcase

After missing out on his first opportunity to secure a major division one basketball scholarship, Lathaniel Bastian is hoping that his dream comes true this time around.

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INSIGHT: What do Bahamians know about cllimate change?

INTERNATIONAL experts consider The Bahamas to be one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change, but what do Bahamians know about this issue?

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Lawyer fears for client in hurricane-hit prison

A LAWYER yesterday expressed concern for his client’s stay in prison, which had been affected by the passing of Hurricane Matthew.

Wilson, Burrows help Tigers claim their fifth AUS title

JORDAN Wilson and Shamar Burrows helped the Dalhousie Tigers claim their fifth AUS Conference title in the last six years and earned a spot in the U Sports National Championship.In a weekend filled with Bahamian talent on the floor for three differen

‘Stay humble, stay hungry and stay healthy’

FROM the No.1 overall NBA Draft pick to a possible number one overall pick of the future, Mychal “Sweet Bells” Thompson lauded the potential of top prospect Deandre Ayton and offered some advice on his path to success.

Insurance faces 'significant strain' if rates cut again

The Bahamian insurance industry will be placed under “significant strain” if there is a further cut in the Prime interest rate, with one underwriter also said to require “recapitalisation”.

Report: Dire warning for The Bahamas if temps rise by 1.5 degrees celsius

THE country faces the threat of intensified tropical cyclones, sea level rise and declining freshwater resources if global temperatures exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, a new report has warned.

sports inbrief

BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho

sports inbrief

BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho

sports inbrief

BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho

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Two accused of burglary

TWO men appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of housebreaking and burglary.

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Bahamian single women take brunt of COVID-19

Bahamian single women have born the brunt of COVID-19's economic devastation to lead the Caribbean on both job losses and "worsening diet", the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has revealed.

Blow to Cuban hopes for oil as well proves dry

By ALAN CLENDENNING AP Business Writer MADRID (AP) -- Spanish oil firm Repsol said Tuesday it will stop looking for oil in Cuba after hitting a dry well drilled at a cost of more than $100 million, a blow to the island nation desperate to find its own ene

Cigarette manufacturer targeting $3m in sales

A Grand Bahama-based cigarette manufacturer is reporting “excellent market interest” in its Palms brand less than three months after its launch, with sales exceeding initial expectations.

Doctor sounds alarm over toxic products

Toxic personal care products are a major cause of inflammation, leading to the onset of degenerative diseases, said anaesthesiologist Dr Sy Pierre, a guest speaker at a recently held public lecture at Doctors Hospital.

Owners ‘very aggressively’ marketing ex-Ginn project

The former $4.9 billion Ginn sur Mer project is being “very aggressively marketed” to targeted potential purchasers, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with a $75-$80 million outlay likely to acquire the entire property.

BTC broke law on exclusive phone card agreements

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday fined $243,442 after regulators determined its ‘exclusive’ phone card supply agreements broke the law, excluding rivals from up to 60 per cent of the market.

Ministry reveals revisions to High School Diploma

AFTER longstanding public outcry on the criteria of the Bahamas High School Diploma, the Ministry of Education announced on Friday several revisions that have been made.