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CIBC says - make that a double

For the second year running CIBC FirstCaribbean has been named “Best Wealth Management Provider” in The Bahamas by World Finance magazine.“We’re absolutely thrilled,” said Brent Haines, centre manager, private wealth management.He stressed that clien

$12m upgrade on Windsor water plant nears completion

BISX-listed Consolidated Water is in the “final stages” of commissioning its Windsor Plant, its chief executive telling shareholders yesterday approximately $12m has been spent on the upgrades.

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Munnings signs with new team

AFTER his deal with his original club failed to come to fruition, Travis Munnings has another opportunity to begin his pro basketball career in France.

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SIX STRAIGHT: Ayton and Suns in win column again

The Phoenix Suns had some nervous moments early on with Deandre Ayton on the sidelines but were able to right the ship and keep their undefeated streak alive in the NBA bubble.

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Decision Day for Ayton and Suns

THE outcome of Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns’ potentially historic run at the NBA playoffs will be decided tonight on the penultimate day of the NBA’s seeding games.

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‘Buddy’ scores team high 19 off the bench in loss

Chavano “Buddy” Hield showed little signs of rust in his return to action as the Sacramento Kings made their debut in the NBA 2019-20 season restart.

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Ole Miss Rebels earn no.7 seed in NCAA tournament

YOLETT McPhee- McCuin’s complete overhaul of the Ole Miss women’s basketball programme now includes a trip to the NCAA Division I Tournament.

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Food for the homeless thanks to Rotary Event

THE Rotary Club of Grand Bahama distributed hot breakfast and food care packages to the homeless community and a local homeless shelter in Grand Bahama on Saturday.

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ATLANTIS 6,000 BACK AT WORK: Staff return to full hours as surge in bookings arrives

ATLANTIS Paradise Island has 6,000 staff members back to work for the holidays as the resort is reporting full occupancy well into the New Year.

Govt cut national debt by $26.4m during fiscal Q3

The government lowered its direct contribution to the national debt by $26.4m during the 2018-2019 fiscal year’s third quarter, its just-released “fiscal snapshot” reveals.

Commercial banks to acquire 80 per cent of restoration bond

Some 80 per cent or $120 million of the Government’s Hurricane Restoration Bond will be raised from the commercial banks, the Government yesterday confirming the offering’s multi-tiered nature.

Investor citizenship stays off the table

The Minnis administration presently has no plans to look at implementing an investor citizenship programme, Immigration and Financial Services Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday. Mr Symonette, who also has ministerial responsibility for trade a

UBS staffer wins award as Smart Funds double

Brian Jones has been chosen for the Bahamas Financial Services Board’s (BFSB) Financial Services Development and Promotion Award 2012 for developing the Qualified Investor Fund - the Smart Fund Model 007 (SFM007).

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Miller calls for copper export ban

MARIO’S Bowling and Entertainment Palace chief, Leslie Miller yesterday added his voice to calls for the Government to ban copper exports, adding that such thefts had cost him $150,000-$200,000.

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$20m hanger to help catch drug smugglers

By KHRISNA VIRGIL

Call to interrogate illegal immigrants to tighten net

FORMER Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Thompson called on the government to interrogate illegal migrants who are smuggled into the Bahamas in order to gather enough information to break the pattern of smuggling persons into the country.

CFL: Karl McCartney continues to excel with the Stampeders

ALREADY with an established reputation as a special teams ace, Karl McCartney continues to excel in his fourth season with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.

Bank chief reassures clients and investors

Bank of the Bahamas’ (BOB) managing director has reassured customers and its 4,000-plus shareholders that it has a robust capital position matched by adherence to “sound banking principles that are consistently tested and validated by internal and external authorities to ensure the highest standards of prudence.”

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No salary increases likely for public service

SALARY increases for the public service are not likely in the new fiscal year, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.

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Davis Cup stars power past Panama

THE day off worked out perfectly for the Bahamas team at the American Zone III Davis Cup Tie at the Palmas Athletic Club in Humaca, Puerto Rico.