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‘Health experts needed on vaccine taskforce’

THE head of the Consultant Physician Staff Association believes more healthcare professionals should have been appointed to the government’s National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee.

51st Heart Ball hopes to raise $350,000 for children’s surgeries

WHAT started out as an idea by a Hollywood legend is today one of Nassau’s most anticipated charitable events which once again will be held this Valentine’s Day to raise funds for the repair of children’s hearts.

Upcoming regattas get a boost

A pair of regattas received a boost to their fundraising and preparation efforts courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Second Montaque affiliate 'insolvent'

A SECOND arm of Owen Bethel's Montaque Group is being wound up, one of its liquidators telling Tribune Business that this company, too, is "insolvent".

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WE’RE ON THE RIGHT COURSE: Dahl-Regis addresses concerns over easing of controls on ‘vaccinated’

THE chairperson of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has responded to health professionals’ concerns surrounding the removal of the PCR testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to The Bahamas, saying the government is relying on the latest science.

‘Super Bowl’ of sailing all set

THE ‘Super Bowl’ of sailing will be held over the weekend of February 18-19 when the 30th ‘Catch Me If You Can’ St Valentine’s Massacre is held in Montagu Bay.

Taxi drivers' open letter to Renward Wells, MP

Please allow the Taxi Driver’s Grievance Committee to address the following open letter to the Minister of Transport Renward Wells, MP, it is the people’s time.

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US rape alert over jet skiers

DAYS after an American woman was allegedly raped by a man riding a Jet Ski at Cabbage Beach, the United States Embassy in Nassau has “prohibited” its employees from using Jet Ski rentals in Nassau, saying the industry is “minimally regulated.”

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Rollins: Prime Minister’s persuasive capabilities have hindered country

PRIME Minister Perry Christie’s persuasive capabilities have ensured him a lengthy political career, but have also hindered the growth and development of the country, according to Ft Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins.

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NACAC President Mike Sands says 2021 ‘will be very hard act to follow’

COMING off what could only be described as an exceptional year for the North American, Central American and Caribbean, president Mike Sands said their athletes will be hard pressed to surpass their achievements in 2021, but they’re looking forward to greater success in 2022.

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Antoan: I never gave up on my dream

IT’S one thing to get a chance to play at the highest level of your sport. It’s another when you get a second chance to do it all over again.

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Lloyd admits poor use of words over sackings

EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd said on Monday that he used a “very poor choice of words” when previously telling the press he was “happy to report” dozens of contract workers had been disciplined and terminated for non-performance.

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Businesses fighting for survival

As the deadly coronavirus continues to impact nations all over the world, The Tribune spoke to citizens in the capital to find out how they were coping in the midst of the pandemic.

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‘It’s a pretty big responsibility and I’m really humbled’

BAHAMIAN baseball icon Antoan Richardson is set to take on a new role in his professional career in the front office with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Buena Vista distillery opens with 4,000 sales

The John Watling’s Distillery yesterday confirmed it had opened its Buena Vista Estate to complimentary tours, having to-date sold more than 4,000 bottles of its rum.

Areas try to get back to normal

RESIDENTS, business owners, families and schoolchildren were trying to get back to normal life today in the wake of a major thunderstorm and record downpours which deluged Nassau, wrecking property, closing schools and leaving homeowners stranded.

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'Night out with the girls' - celebrating the single woman

THE COMMUNITY of single women that makes up the new Single Sisters Network came together this past weekend to celebrate their first “Night Out With The Girls” event at the Trinity City of Praise courtyard and lounge.

Palm Cay Princess Challenge set for A Class

BEFORE the curtains come down on 2013, the local sailing fraternity will have one last opportunity to watch seven A Class boats line up to compete as the regatta returns to Montagu Bay at the end of the month.

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Hundreds of Bahamians pay last respects to Franklyn Sweeting

HUNDREDS of Bahamians from all walks of life packed St Agnes Anglican Church on Saturday to pay their last respects to the late Franklyn ‘Cinderella’ Sweeting, one of the country’s premier baseball pitchers turned manager and softball coach.

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Reform bankruptcy to avoid 'financial grave'

A well-known QC yesterday backed calls to urgently reform The Bahamas' ancient personal bankruptcy laws as a way to save hundreds of persons from a "deep financial grave" post-COVID-19.