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Self-employed assistance net expands to cover 7,000

More than 7,000 persons will be covered by the government’s $5.9m expansion of COVID-19 aid to self-employed workers outside the tourism sector, the deputy prime minister said yesterday.K Peter Turnquest told the House of Assembly that the extension

Bimini expansion is 'like me trying to fit in son's pants'

While welcoming the increased tourist business cteated by Resorts World’s investment, many Bimini residents have expressed serious concern over the project’s size, one saying: “It’s like me trying to fit into my son’s pants.”

Super Value chief: Abandon all exemptions for 10% VAT

Super Value’s principal yesterday argued that a ten percent VAT could achieve the government’s fiscal goals if it abandons its multiple tax exemptions.Rupert Roberts, pictured, told Tribune Business that the Minnis administration should “claw back” t

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Abaco brush fires now under control

BRUSH fires that threatened to spread to several communities throughout Abaco over the weekend have now been contained, according to RBPF Director of Fire Services Kenrick Morris. Fire rescue workers on the island said there have been a series of fi

Tourism industry off to a slow reopening

The Bahamian tourism industry’s post-COVID re-opening made a slow start yesterday with New Providence hotels reporting minimal guest arrivals.Muna Issa, Breezes Bahamas managing director, told Tribune Business via e-mail: “We are open and ready for b

Danny Knowles is the 'Man in the Boat'

SALT Pond, Long Island -- The Sands 'Man in the Boat' sculling race stopped at the 45th Annual Long Island Regatta where Danny Knowles pulled off the title to help keep all of the trophies on Long Island in just about every other category of competition.

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When you fall, get back up!

Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.

MARKETING REVOLUTION: Don't let technology dominate your life

A friend of mine always buys the latest gizmos and gadgets to keep him productive.

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Four retired coaches honoured

FRANK Johnson, Clayton Townsend, Lawrence Sweeting and Peter Jones, all now retired from coaching, were honoured Tuesday during the opening ceremonies of the New Providence Principals Primary Schools Sports Association’s (NPPPSSA) third annual Bertha’s Go-Go Ribs Track and Field Classic.

Inagua residents concerned by Haitian arrivals

INAGUA residents yesterday expressed anger over the government’s decision to allow some 20 Haitian migrants to be taken to the island after they were intercepted by US Coast Guard officials on Thursday. In a press statement, the RBDF said officials

Views of readers on Louis Farrakhan's threat to sue The Tribune

NATION of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan says The Tribune accurately reported the words of a speech he gave at the College of the Bahamas last Thursday, but he claims a spin was put on his words that made them “mischievous” and “suggestive”. The audio recording of the speech can be heard at our website, www.tribune242.com. This was some of our readers’ responses to the story published on the internet.

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Long Island MP 'will now have to manage expectations on livelihoods' after storm

IN THE wake of the significant damage Hurricane Joaquin has wrought on Long Island, local MP Loretta Butler-Turner says she will now have to manage people's expectations with respect to their livelihoods.

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September eyed for temporary lay-off time extension

Government and private sector officials yesterday confirmed there is “much talk” about extending the temporary lay-off period to end-September to ease job pressures.John Pinder, pictured, the director of labour, and Peter Goudie, the Bahamas Chamber

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Recovery Zone uncertainty fuels govt 'confidence loss'

The government is today expected to clarify the “confusion and frustration” surrounding the post-Dorian Economic Recovery Zones, amid warnings that the uncertainty is fuelling “a loss of confidence”. Marlon Johnson, the Ministry of Finance’s acting

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20% gambling tax 'reasonable'

A well-known businessman yesterday backed legalising gambling for Bahamians, suggesting numbers operators be taxed at “a reasonable” 20 per cent rate as he told Tribune Business: “We have no choice.”

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Government to lease closing Catholic schools

THE two Catholic primary schools that are slated to permanently close their doors as of June 2013 will be used by the government under a lease agreement, announced Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday.

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Colebrooke sets new junior national record in the 800m

WITH the BTC Carifta Games fast approaching, middle distance runner Andre Colebrooke has broken the Bahamian junior national record in the men’s 800 metres at the High Point University Vertklasse Meeting in High Point, North Carolina, over the weekend.

PM welcomed in Marco City

PM welcomed in Marco City By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was well received by a huge crowd of FNM supporters on Saturday evening at the opening of the party's Marco City

PM welcomed in Marco City

PM welcomed in Marco City By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was well received by a huge crowd of FNM supporters on Saturday evening at the opening of the party's Marco City