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DPM: Opposition finance chief slamming own party

THE Deputy Prime Minister last night said the Opposition’s finance spokesman was effectively indicting his own party by describing a $25 million project as “a slush fund”.K P Turnquest told Tribune Business that Chester Cooper’s criticism of the Gove

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Jonquel shines in WNBA playoff debut, Sun go home

JONQUEL Jones made her WNBA postseason debut yesterday but a standout game from the league’s Most Improved Player was not enough for her team to advance to the semi-finals.

LAKERS GO HOME

By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder surged ahead in the second half to beat Los Angeles 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night and

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No Baha Mar deal before Nov 2 is ‘chilling prospect’

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday reminded Baha Mar stakeholders that if negotiations over the stalled project are not completed by November 2, the government would move forward with the “chilling prospect” of initiating formal liquidation proceedings.

Baha Mar director says Chinese should drop guarantee demands

A Bahamian businessman and Baha Mar director yesterday blasted as “nonsensical” and “commercially crazy” the instance of a ‘back-to-back’ guarantee from the developer to cover a $400 million refinancing package, arguing that if the China Export Import Bank (CEXIM) insists on the retention of China Construction America (CCA) as the general contractor then it should also insist on a guarantee from its parent or drop the requirement.

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Sir Durward calls time on role at school

SIR Durward Knowles, the world-renowned sailor and winner of The Bahamas’ first Olympic gold medal, has stepped down as chairman of the Queen’s College Foundation after 12 years.

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‘Champ’ Stuart enjoys 8-game hitting streak

JERVIS “Champ” Stuart has had a standout month of June for the Port St Lucie Mets.

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10 years of an undersea kingdom

THE Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Sir Nicholas Nuttall Coral Reef Sculpture Garden and Coral Nursery (CRSG) - a testament to a decade of unwavering commitment to marine conservation and environmental stewardship.

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Nashad named to All-Conference second team

IN his first season of NCAA Division II basketball, Bahamian college basketball star Nashad Mackey produced a number of career milestones and postseason awards.

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line to pay $875,000 back wages

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will pay back wages totalling $875,000, which were owed to the crew while they were stuck on board their ships over the past two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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US ending temporary permits for almost 60,000 Haitians

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Monday it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a 2010 powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation.

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Family of former Turks and Caicos Premier calling for his release

THE Family of embattled former Turks and Caicos premier Michael Misick has renewed its call for his release from a Brazilian prison.

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'Mega-resorts are threatening our culture' warns campaigner

MEGA-resorts are being allowed to threaten the culture, society and identity of small island communities around the Bahamas, a veteran social and environmental campaigner warned.

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junior golfers tee off in Jamaica

TEAM Bahamas opened play at the 2018 Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships yesterday as the event teed off at the at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club in Caymanas Estate, Jamaica.A roster of five boys and four girls will contest the tournament

AIRLINE '90 PER CENT COMPLETE' ON $4.5-$5 MILLION PROJECT

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net WESTERN Air chief executive, Rex Rolle, said yesterday that construction on the airline's new terminal and maintenance facility in Freeport is "about 90 per cent" complete, telling

Leader without a vision

The Leader of the Opposition FNM Party Michael Pintard has no vision, idea or plan for the Bahamian people and the Bahamas.

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‘Buddy’ makes NBA history: Becomes the fastest player to reach 1,000 career 3-pointers

On his best shooting night of the season, Chavano “Buddy” Hield remained his harshest critic despite adding another three-point milestone to his résumé.

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Regulators stop Rebels 120-107, Aliv Buckets get 89-75 win over Stampers

THE Regulators dominated the overtime period and closed the game on a 10-1 run en route to the win. Alexander Rolle outscored the Rebels all by himself in overtime when he dropped 10 of his game high 31 points.