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‘Bahamians are natural athletes...I think we can start at a later age and still excel’

AS MORE and more Bahamians explore the path to football stardom in Canada, one player that has reached the pinnacle of the sport reflected on his third and perhaps best season to date.

Colina's 'new life' after segment's 75% profits reduction

Colina Insurance is set to launch a new individual life “product suite” during the 2013 first half, in a bid to “boost sales volumes” after the segment’s net income contribution dropped 75 per cent in 2012.

Internet gives 30% boost for Bahamian tourism forecasts

The Bahamian tourism industry’s ability to accurately predict visitor arrivals trends increases by 30 percent if it incorporates Internet search data into its forecasts, an IMF paper has revealed. The report Where should we go? Internet searches and

$40m Abaco port now in ‘full swing’

The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said work on the $40 million North Abaco Port was now in “full swing”, acknowledging that substantial design delays have plagued the project since its groundbreaking last June.

Turnquest says VAT has improved compliance habits

VALUE-Added Tax (VAT) has been a “blessing in disguise” for many local small businesses according to a leading small business consultant, noting that such businesses have effectively been forced into better accounting practices and financial management.

Entrepreneuer meets US embassy official

A Bahamian entrepreneur this week paid a courtesy call on the US Embassy’s charg� d’affaires, Lisa Johnson, following his recent participation in the US State Department-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Programme.

Templeton Prize for students who shine

THE Templeton World Foundation recently held its annual “Laws of Life” essay competition awards ceremony at the Melià Nassau Beach Resort.

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Bahamas Chess National Championship heading for an exciting showdown

THE 2023 Bahamas Chess National Championship is heading for an exciting showdown as competitors try to stop NM Valentine Cox from attaining a sweep of the big event.

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‘We’re working with U.S. to track illegal firearms’

Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday he is working with the United States on tracking firearms that enter into the country illegally but they still “need to do more”.

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Grand Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey releases statement on Potential Tropical Cyclone One

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey released a statement on Potential Tropical Cyclone One on Saturday night, saying the public is advised to remain indoors and to remain vigilant:

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Bahamas Optimist National Championships sets sail for Harbour Island starting today

HARBOUR Island is gearing up to host the Bahamas’ largest sailing regatta this weekend when the top junior sailors compete for top honours in the 2012 Optimist National Championships.

Australian dignitary to visit Bahamas

AUSTRALIAN High Commissioner Philip Kentwell will be visiting the Bahamas in the next few months as he makes his farewell tour of all CARICOM member states.

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Paul de Souza wins Bahamas Junior National Sunfish Championships

Paul de Souza managed to outmanoeuvre the competition, making the best of shifting and variable wind and wave conditions to secure overall first place in the Bahamas Junior National Sunfish Championships in Montagu Bay.

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Atlantis up 7% pts for May's occupancies

ATLANTIS'S May 2012 occupancy levels were "seven percentage points" higher than those achieved in the comparative period last year, with the Memorial Day weekend generating "record revenue" for the Paradise Island resort,

How can we create opportunity?

What areas can The Bahamas look at to create new job opportunities for Bahamians, particularly youth?

Nassau/PI hotels enjoying 136% room revenue jump

ROOM revenues for Nassau/Paradise Island hotels have increased by 136 percent year-over-year in 2022, it has been revealed, with non-US source markets also producing triple digit percentage increases in visitors.

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Outreach 'too little, too late'

THE Progressive Liberal Party called it "incredible" that the FNM waited until just days before the general election to use social intervention as a tool in the fight against crime.

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DNA to challenge validity of Gomez

THE Democratic National Alliance challenged the validity of an FNM candidate's nomination yesterday.

PLP: Prove 'dirty money' claim

PLP: Prove 'dirty money' claim By CHESTER ROBARDS Tribune Senior Reporter crobards@tribunemedia.net PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Philip "Brave" Davis challenged Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham to reveal where the PLP's alleged "dirty money" is

PLP: Prove 'dirty money' claim

PLP: Prove 'dirty money' claim By CHESTER ROBARDS Tribune Senior Reporter crobards@tribunemedia.net PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Philip "Brave" Davis challenged Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham to reveal where the PLP's alleged "dirty money" is