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Tourism staring at 'drip, drip' recovery

Tourism always knew its COVID-19 recovery would be “drip, drip”, a senior official said yesterday, as he revealed that “off the hook” Family Island interest is starting to translate into actual bookings. Kerry Fountain, the Bahamas Out Island Promot

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GB 'devastation' fears if COVID lockdown returns

The government was yesterday warned that any “knee jerk reaction” to place Grand Bahama back into total lockdown over the recent COVID-19 surge will be “devastating” for the island’s economy.Carey Leonard, the former Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA

ART OF GRAPHIX: Designer says creativity given wings by church

Kristoff Rolle is not just a graphic designer, photographer or videographer, but a well-known presence on social media. Understanding that technology has no boundaries, he has an extraordinary talent and a mission to take online platforms and live st

BTC donates COVID protection equipment

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to more than ten organisations as it provides support for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.The PPE includes branded BTC reusable masks, face shields, b

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Thompson calls on Grand Bahama residents to take COVID surge seriously

MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson yesterday admitted he has received complaints that some residents returning to Grand Bahama from abroad have not been following self-isolation guidelines prescribed by officials to limit the spread of

Contractors impatient for the promised 'flood'

Bahamian contractors yesterday said they are getting impatient for the “flood” of construction work promised by the government’s $515m capital works budget as projects dry up amid COVID-19. Jacob Fowler, owner/operator of C-Jays Building Constructio

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Police probe reports that officers shot several dogs

KIM Aranha, the president of the Bahamas Humane Society, said she is disturbed by reports that police officers shot and killed several dogs that posed no threat to them last week. Details of the incident are scarce but Assistant Superintendent of Po

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Dion enjoys taking a different route to his college

AFTER being accepted to Georgia State University, 18-year-old Dion Brown never imagined he would have to face a different freshman experience unlike most students entering their first year of college. Having just graduated from Kingsway Academy high

Pawn shops see business pick-up

Pawn shops yesterday said they were starting to see a business uptick as jobless Bahamians seek to unload gold and electronic goods for much-needed cash. Philippa Major, general manager of Cashwiz, told Tribune Business : “Business is coming in a li

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Cable warily eyes $300m preference debt maturity

Cable Bahamas is warily eyeing the need to repay more than $300m in preference share debt over a five-year period from 2023 to 2027, its top executive said yesterday. Franklyn Butler, the BISX-listed communications provider’s president and chief exe

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Stuart Cove: 'I'm no quitter'

A leading Bahamian excursion provider expects to resume business today with less than 10 percent of pre-COVID volumes, as he pledged: “I’m no quitter.” Stuart Cove, principal of Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas, told Tribune Business “we should probably n

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CARS, REAL ESTATE AND MUCH MORE NOW ONLINE

Cars, Real Estate and much more now online

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Bahamas keeps its Tier 1 status on human trafficking

FOR the sixth year in a row, The Bahamas has maintained its Tier 1 ranking from the US State Department for its compliance in helping to eliminate human trafficking.Announcing the news during a press conference yesterday, Minister of National Securit

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Symonette and Sands question approach

FORMER Minnis administration Cabinet ministers Dr Duane Sands and Brent Symonette appeared unconvinced yesterday by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to close beaches during the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend. In a robust defense

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'Devastating' if COVID-19 finds its way to Exuma

Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce chief has warned it will be “devastating” for business and consumer confidence if the border re-opening brings COVID-19 to the island. Pedro Rolle told Tribune Business in a recent interview that many residents remained n

Trading volumes 'vital' to $3.6bn Gov't debt listing

Bahamian financial analysts yesterday said trading volumes will be “the critical factor” when $3.6bn in government bonds begin trading on the stock exchange today. Larry Gibson, vice-president of Colonial Pension Services (Bahamas), told Tribune Bus

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PM's boogying history helps dictate curfew

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said no one can say whether he is right or wrong for imposing a 10pm to 5am curfew to prevent spread of COVID-19, admitting in the House of Assembly yesterday that there is no scientific basis for the decision to lockd

Bahamians are urged to 'acquire taste' for apps

Bahamians were yesterday urged to “acquire a taste for app development” and go beyond simple flyer promotions on Facebook or What’s App.Sherwin Johnson, president of Evo Bahamas, developer of the Bahamas Nightlife app, told Tribune Business: “App dev

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Police chief aiming to improve discipline

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle admitted the force has seen the level of discipline reduce over the years, something he wants to restore to higher levels. “The discipline over the years we’ve seen a reduction simply because I think we should have

Realtor 'bombed' by buyer interest surge

A prominent Bahamian realtor yesterday said he is “getting bombed” by a surge in buyer interest and visits that has taken him by surprise since the borders opened.Peter Dupuch, founder and president of ERA Dupuch Real Estate, told Tribune Business th