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The show goes on for Bahamian equestrians abroad

BAHAMIAN show jumpers abroad are seizing the opportunity to shine in the ring, as equestrian event organisers worldwide begin to establish a “new normal” for showground competition after months of event cancellations due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

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Toni Braxton inspires with unusual skincare routine

From naming her wigs, to using unorthodox objects to help complete her makeup look, R&B superstar Toni Braxton certainly caught the attention of many women when she revealed her beauty secrets to Vogue during a recent video tutorial.

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Hardship sign: Incoming wire transfers 'doubling'

The Bahamas is no longer "a sending country" for international wire transfers, money transmission providers revealed yesterday, with incoming transactions "doubling" due to COVID-19 hardship. Harvey Morris, Omni Financial Group’s chief executive, to

Sands Beer back in production by September-end

Sands Beer and its "light" version will be back by end-September, their Freeport-based brewer has pledged, with manufacturing restored to between 65-70 percent of pre-Dorian capacity by that date. Jimmy Sands, the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Compa

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Ease leaves GB with 'crippled but better' economy

The Prime Minister's decision to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on Grand Bahama was yesterday said to have placed the island on "a crippled economic footing, which is much better than nothing".

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INSIGHT: Maybe now you’ll understand - a little taste of dictatorship shows what generations of ‘others’ have endured

Loftus Roker’s infamous “reign of terror” as Immigration Minister in the 1980s is largely responsible for cementing in the minds of average Bahamians the idea that Haitians and people of Haitian descent are second class citizens – actually little better than vermin – and underserving of the same rights as everyone else.

Brewery chief hits 'double standard'

A Bahamian brewery's principal has slammed the the Government for allowing its main competitor to operate while his firm remains closed, adding: "It doesn't pay to be a Bahamian in your own country." Jimmy Sands, the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Co

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Gaither and Gardiner victorious in 100m

The coronavirus pandemic may have limited the amount of meets that they compete in, but quarter-miler Steven Gardiner and sprinter Tynia Gaither are making the best of the opportunities they’re provided with.

Water suppliers hit by 'issues we don't control'

By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net Water manufacturers say third-party issues outside their control impacted the industry's ability to keep up with demand last week after a day's production was lost to the aborted lockd

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Tropical Storm Laura not forecast to be hurricane until well away from Bahamas

TROPICAL Storm Laura is not forecast to become a hurricane until it is well away from The Bahamas and in the Gulf of Mexico, according to Chief Meteorological Officer Arnold King.

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Southeastern islands prepared for Tropical Storm Laura

Minister of Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said the southeastern islands of the Bahamas are prepared and officials are closely watching Tropical Storm Laura and its track in the Bahamas.

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Bahamas Power & Light | SKYGuard Tropical Cyclone Weather Alert ( #9)

A couple of hours ago an observing site on the southeast coast of Puerto Rico reported sustained winds of 52 kt.

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SKYGuard | Bahamas Power & Light Tropical Storm Projected Track & Intensity ( Bulletin #8)

Surface observations and Doppler radar data from Puerto Rico indicate that the centre of Laura is currently over the Virgin Islands, eastern Puerto Rico, and the adjacent Caribbean waters.

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First steps to 'eating a planning elephant'

A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged the Government is taking the first steps to "eat the elephant" and end the 10-year wait for Land Use Plans that are demanded by Bahamian law.

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Union calms members over Atlantis concerns

The hotel union yesterday sought to calm its Atlantis members by saying it has not been approached by the resort over permanent terminations or severance packages less than the legal minimum.

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One hundred plan march for '242 business survival'

Permission is being sought for a "business survival march" to draw attention to the plight of entrepreneurs who fear their firms "might not last beyond September" with the present COVID restrictions. Mark A. Turnquest, the small business consultant

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Culmer insists no division in Cabinet

FREE National Movement chairman Carl Culmer dismissed speculation of friction in Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ Cabinet due to the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.