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Bermuda institutions find going in Bahamas tough

The Bahamian subsidiaries of two Bermuda-headquartered financial institutions have found 2012 tough going to-date, due to a mix of losses, redundancy and reduced working hours.

Kai Jones recalled to Hornets

Kai Jones completed a dominant rookie season in the NBA G-League with the Greensboro Swarm and was recalled to the Charlotte Hornets following the season finale.

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UB Mingoes men in 1-1 draw with Bears FC in fierce match

THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team put its three-match winning streak on the line against Bears FC in Bahamas Football Association play at the Roscow A.L. Davies Field.

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Bahamas 'not very dynamic' on shareholder society move

THE Bahamas has not been a dynamic share owning society, a government minister said yesterday, urging more Bahamians to save and invest.

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PLP will put oil drilling to referendum

PLP LEADER Perry Christie promised the Bahamian people at a rally on Monday night that if successful at the polls, his party would put the question of oil drilling to a referendum.

Union: City Markets behind over payroll

Union: City Markets behind over payroll By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE union representing City Markets workers has said it would welcome the sale of the struggling food store chain if it meant saving jobs, o

Union: City Markets behind over payroll

Union: City Markets behind over payroll By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE union representing City Markets workers has said it would welcome the sale of the struggling food store chain if it meant saving jobs, o

Probe by Bannister good for the Bahamas

FREE National Movement (FNM) candidate for North Andros and the Berry Islands, Desmond Bannister initiated a probe into illegal voter registration in this constituency. Reports indicated that at least 30 voters were being challenged in a court of law.

Sharapova reaches the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Maria Sharapova beat Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Open GDF Suez. The top-seeded Russian said the court was faster than expected after she hit 19

Sharapova reaches the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Maria Sharapova beat Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Open GDF Suez. The top-seeded Russian said the court was faster than expected after she hit 19

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Mingoes hold on for BFA season-opening win

THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team had to fight to pull off a win to open the team’s season in the Bahamas Football Association.

Departures up nearly a quarter in November, says Central Bank

The tourism sector recording "healthy growth" with departures up 23.9 percent in November with the economy forecasted to maintain its growth trajectory for the remainder of the year, the Central Bank said yesterday.

Crowdfunded real estate business still waiting one year later for Securities Commission approvals

AKERAGE Ltd, a crowdfunding business promising to revolutionize how people invest in real estate, is still awaiting relevant approvals from the Securities Commission of The Bahamas a year after announcing provisional approval from the regulator.

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Mingoes pick Baha Jrs apart with 10-0 win

THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team seemingly could not be stopped against BahaJrs in Bahamas Football Association action recently at the Roscoe A.L. Davies Field.

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PM says divorce is a solution for marital rape

GIVING no firm indication that his administration will criminalise marital rape, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis suggested yesterday that divorce is the solution for women who believe their spouse has raped them.

IC Junior Tennis Series returns to Albany in April

THE Winterbotham International Tennis Club (IC) Junior Tennis Series will continue at the Lleyton Hewitt Albany Tennis Academy on Saturday and Sunday - April 14-15.

Summit 'profitability ratios' hit the peak

Summit Insurance has seen its creditworthiness maintained by the insurance industry’s top rating agency after its “profitability ratios” outperformed rivals.AM Best reaffirmed the property and casualty insurer’s financial strength rating of A- (Excel

Gas station operators warn on taxing times

Bahamian gas station operators yesterday said they have received no answer from the government despite “crying out for assistance” on improved profit margins and a lower tax burden.

PM hails ‘defining moment’ for handling public finances

The prime minister yesterday hailed “a defining moment” in the government’s management of the public finances after a comprehensive regulatory reform package was debated in Parliament.

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‘I took $1k of goods so I could play baseball with the kids’

A MAN told a court that he stole more than $1,000 worth of sporting equipment from a local school because he wanted to play baseball with the kids in his neighbourhood.