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MARATHON BAHAMAS 2021 GOES VIRTUAL

THE health, well-being and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff have always been our top priority and remains so in these globally challenging circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

Unemployment up to 10.1 per cent

THE country’s unemployment rate now stands at 10.1 per cent, Department of Statistics Labour Force Survey officials announced Friday.

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BAHAMAS BEATS US TO RETAIN GENE SCOTT TROPHY

A STRONG Bahamas IC team which included its most successful Davis Cup player over the last decade, Devin Mullings, and its most successful Fed Cup player Larikah Russell - over the same period - beat the USA to retain The Gene Scott Trophy.

Income taxes are nothing but a pipe dream

EDITOR, The Tribune.There is nothing more onerous and delusional than the pipe dream of income taxes. Some suppose it to be a panacea for our financial woes, but internationally, the evidence seems to suggest that without sound fiscal management, the

Robinson’s pay

BAIN and Grants Town MP Travis Robinson’s decision to vote against the Free National Movement’s (FNM) VAT Amendment Bill in order to please his Over-the-Hill constituents came at a hefty price tag. Robinson argued that a 12 percent VAT would be too onerous on his poverty stricken constituents.

Colina 'well placed' against COVID-19

A BISX-listed insurer believes it is well-positioned “to withstand the uncertainties” associated with the COVID-19 pandemic after profits earned by equity shareholders rose 43 percent last year. Colina Holdings Bahamas, the life and health insurance

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‘Buddy’ joins Kings in bubble

Chavano “Buddy” Hield cleared the initial COVID-19 protocol and joined the remainder of the Sacramento Kings in Orlando, Florida, for the NBA 2020 season restart.

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‘Bubble Buddy': Chavano Hield speaks to media about life in the NBA bubble

Chavano “Buddy” Hield spoke to the media for the first time since his return to practice with his Sacramento Kings and discussed his experience with COVID-19 and life in the NBA bubble.

Web shops donate to gambling addict fight

Bahamian web shops have donated $7,500 to Grand Bahama Health Services (GBHS) to help finance the training of two clinicians in how to treat gambling disorders.The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA), in a statement issued last night, said th

We deserve better than being held hostage by BPL

The recurrent power outages has negatively impacted so many businesses and residents in New Providence. This has left many of us with no air conditioning during the brunt of high tempered conditions, spoiled perishable food items, and for some difficulties involving their health. To this date there are no clear answers and poor communication about resources for mitigation.

Exuma’s White House readies for the auction

A hill-top Exuma residence known as the White House will be showcased to the world at the end of January when it goes up for sale on Concierge Auctions’ website.

Hotel chief backs ‘diversity’ from Emirates tourism deal

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president says “diversity is important” after this nation signed an agreement with Emirates Group to promote its largest industry.

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United States nets 3-2 victory over Bahamas

Team Bahamas lost its first match of the group stage but already secured its place among the quarterfinalists in the 2019 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships.

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News website backs annual race weekend

FOR the second year in a row, TheBahamasWeekly.com has signed on as a Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW) sponsor.

LPIA FEES TO BE 'EQUAL OR LESS' THAN REGION AVERAGE

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE NASSAU Airport Development Company's chief executive and president, Stewart Steeves, has pledged that when the planned fee increases at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LP

LPIA FEES TO BE 'EQUAL OR LESS' THAN REGION AVERAGE

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE NASSAU Airport Development Company's chief executive and president, Stewart Steeves, has pledged that when the planned fee increases at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LP

LPIA FEES TO BE 'EQUAL OR LESS' THAN REGION AVERAGE

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE NASSAU Airport Development Company's chief executive and president, Stewart Steeves, has pledged that when the planned fee increases at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LP

LPIA FEES TO BE 'EQUAL OR LESS' THAN REGION AVERAGE

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE NASSAU Airport Development Company's chief executive and president, Stewart Steeves, has pledged that when the planned fee increases at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LP

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Baha Mar project 'gateway to Asia'

THE $3.5 billion Baha Mar development will be the gateway that “opens up” the Asian market for this nation, a leading realtor said yesterday, suggesting that “a lot of moving parts are in place” for the Bahamas to capitalise on it.