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POLITICOLE: The cost of being extraordinary

I remember where I was when Michael died.

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Cable urges industry unity on URCA ‘budget travesty’

CABLE Bahamas is urging its rivals to join the battle against “this travesty in budget increases” for the sector’s regulator whose downtown Nassau headquarters it branded an “albatross”.

Neglecting our veterans

Seemingly until this year Remembrance Day was a must attend event on the calendar of our elected people and obviously the Veterans – not in 2015.

Fast ferry service from Florida starts today

A 1,000-seat fast ferry service between Grand Bahama and Fort Lauderdale starts today, with the arrival of Balearia Bahamas Express’ newly commissioned vessel Bahama Mama.

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Texas A&M Aggies lead Island Relays Bahamas

GRAND Bahama: After the first day of competition, Texas A&M Aggies have surged in front in the two-day Island Relays Bahamas at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex.

Antique Auto Club announces its new officers for 2012/2013

THE Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas has announced the election of new officers and directors for 2012/13. The new president is Brendan Foulkes and the new vice-president is Dwain Wallace. Murray Forde and Wayne Aranha were returned to the positions of se

Antique Auto Club announces its new officers for 2012/2013

THE Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas has announced the election of new officers and directors for 2012/13. The new president is Brendan Foulkes and the new vice-president is Dwain Wallace. Murray Forde and Wayne Aranha were returned to the positions of se

Virgin Galactic plans first New Mexico space launch this month

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Virgin Galactic said last week that it expects to launch its first manned test flight into space from New Mexico this month.

Our Lucaya

No one understands the economics and social implications of the indecision concerning this resort. However Ministers are talking double-talk.

Board chair should resign

I would title this “Being in the real world where you are required to uphold trust’ - the article headlined yesterday “Chamber endorses CEO over ten-year securities barring’ is incredible and exceptionally worrying.

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A chance to give thanks

A PRE-THANKSGIVING day event was held by Nassau Village MP Jamahl Strachan for members of the Bahamas Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BABVI).

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On Da Hook

BAHAMAS Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) expert Chang Chin has been guiding Matthew and Luke through a superb week’s Christmas fishing in the Bahamas.

NAD sees 5% passenger traffic fall over Christmas

OUTBOUND passenger traffic from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) into the US over the Christmas holiday period decreased 5 per cent year-over year, according to airport operator, the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD).

Baha Mar gets $2m severance pay nod

Baha Mar yesterday obtained Bankruptcy Court authorisation to pay almost $2 million in severance monies, with July 20 now seemingly set as the date that will determine the fate of several thousand employees.

Investments Minister: Bahamas ‘in a mess by many measures’

A Cabinet Minister yesterday conceded that the Bahamas was “in a mess by many measures”, and warned that painful “radical surgery” was necessary to haul both the economy and society back on the right path.

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Cheetahs stop Operators 82-72, Truckers down Queens 80-70

PHILICIA Kelly had one memorable outing for the Career Builders Lady Cheetahs and the Johnson’s Lady Truckers had one weapon too many to stop as the two teams came up big on the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association’s (NPWBA) opening night.

VAT health claims change may drain foreign reserves

THE changed VAT treatment on health insurance claims payouts could further drain The Bahamas’ foreign reserves by driving patients to seek care outside the country, a senior executive warned yesterday.

Insurer’s $80m Matthew payout 20% off forecast

A top insurer yesterday said its total Matthew claims payout was likely to be 20 per cent less than originally estimated, as it warned that the Bahamas’ hurricane preparedness “cannot be business as usual”.

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'Bahamas not ready for a white PM'

FORMER Cabinet minister Brent Symonette yesterday suggested the country was not ready for a white prime minister as he reiterated his call for a national discussion on race and wealth in politics.

Coral farm ‘showcase’ eyes 1m annual target

The Bahamian winner of Prince William’s £1m Earthshot prize yesterday disclosed it is targeting production of 1m coral pieces per year to help “showcase” this nation’s environmental credentials.