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Two-thirds say Bahamas can end cheques by ‘26

Almost two-thirds of Bahamians believe this nation could be ready for the elimination of cheque payments within the two-year deadline set by the Central Bank to review its goal.

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Attorney 'stranglehold' blocks land development

Land development in the Bahamas is being impeded by an attorney-imposed “stranglehold”, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman yesterday adding his voice to those calling for a formal property title system.

Contractors: Over 50% hit by lack of work

Some 52 per cent of Bahamian contractors are suffering from a lack of private sector and government projects, the issue being cited as one of the greatest challenges to their “survivability”.

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Tough task in the NCAA

It was a tough weekend for Bahamian student athletes on the NCAA basketball schedule, with their schools matched up against two of the top ranked schools in the country.

'It pains me to see them running barefoot'

Interbational Amateur Athletic Federation councilwoman Pauline Davis-Thompson said she’s impressed with the level of enthusiasm that has been demonstrated so far throughout the Bahamas for the inaugural IAAF World Relays set for May 25-26 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

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Isnord takes Prague chance

Wilkenson “Kenny” Isnord is set for a new opportunity to continue his basketball career in Europe through the Raw Talent Elite organisation.

Freeport Harbour in major redevelopment

A proposed oil recovery plant has agreed to expand its footprint by 20 per cent as part of a major redevelopment of Freeport Harbour, Tribune Business can reveal.

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High Flyers rout Stampers 82-57, Rockets top the Mingoes 77-72

THE Breezes High Flyers and the Rockets both took a 2-0 lead in their New Providence Basketball Association best-of-five semi-final playoff series at the AF Adderley Gymnasium Saturday night.

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PM: Public’s not afraid any more

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is convinced Bahamians are no longer fearful of crime under his administration as was the case in years past, adding yesterday he was pleased with the accomplishments authorities have achieved in a short timeframe.

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Jonquel Jones named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week

GEORGE Washington women’s basketball senior forward Jonquel Jones, of Grand Bahama, has been named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week for the week ending November 22, the league announced yesterday.

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First Baptist emerge as champions

FIRST Baptist emerged as the champions of the Baptist Sports Council’s 2015 Track and Field Classic at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday.

BEC union files dispute over stalled contract

The Bahamas Electrical Manager’s Union (BEMU) has filed a trade dispute to bring closure to “protracted negotiations” on a new industrial agreement.

‘Nation builder’ retires from tourism role

AFTER more than 30 years of service in the tourism sector, Jeritzen Edwards-Outten has retired from the Ministry of Tourism in Grand Bahama.

Landfill officials say smoke is nothing to do with the site

OFFICIALS from Renew Bahamas yesterday suggested that smoky conditions in the area of the Harrold Road landfill are not the result of recent fires at the site.

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Baha Mar claims process: No one guaranteed to be paid

THE claims committee responsible for administrating payouts to former employees and creditors of Baha Mar updated its website yesterday with additional information about the claims process, including a warning that no one is guaranteed to be paid.

The vote facing The Bahamas

We already have a discrimination in our laws where residents may not gamble in the licensed casinos but that is covered and exempted by direct mention of the fact that it is discriminating.

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Residents angry over power cut

RESIDENTS suffered an island-wide blackout after a circuit linking the Clifton Pier Power station and Windsor Field substation failed early yesterday morning.

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Following in the path of Gold

IN WHAT can only be described as an historic moment, Atlantis was the site of a meeting between the Bahamas’ original Golden Knight Sir Durwood Knowles and the 2012 4x400 men’s Olympic gold medallists Chris Brown, Michael Mathieu, Demetrius Pinder and Ramon Miller.

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Work to start on Abaco model homes

NEARLY two years after Hurricane Dorian, Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said yesterday that construction will begin on five model homes in Abaco donated by the Bakers Bay group within the next three weeks.

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Bannister concern at BPL’s outages

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said Bahamas Power and Light will have to hold accountable those responsible for the recent island-wide power outage that has sparked concerns about the company’s ability to provide reliable electricity this summer.