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Halkitis: We must stay vigilant over finances

WITH the new Omicron variant continuing to spread in neighbouring countries, Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said The Bahamas must remain vigilant and practice discipline to sustain the improving fiscal picture.

‘Consensus’ reached over cruise port bids

The government’s evaluation committee has reached a “consensus” on the three Nassau cruise port bids and is ready to make their recommendation to Cabinet, the Minister of Tourism said yesterday.

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PM’s speech - ‘40 minutes of drivel’

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ national address Monday night fell flat and avoided important issues, according to Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis.

Internships offer two-way benefits

Each year more than 6,000 new students enter the job market.

IAN FERGUSON: How business can help combat crime’s causes

As we begin the festive season, our hopes and desires for a joyous holiday bring with them a heightened sense of fear of the lurking criminal element. The last 30 years of progress and development have also brought many social changes, which threaten to disrupt our civil and peaceful existence. Decent, law abiding consumers find great difficulty moving about to shop for the goods they desire during the season, and producers have even greater challenges ensuring a safe environment in which to sell their wares.

Editorial on pilots

As a young Bahamian whose parents sacrificed to send me to school to become a professional, I always try to examine issues that come up in the public with an objective eye.

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VIDEO: Protesters vow to hold government to account over domestic violence

PROTESTERS who gathered in Rawson Square yesterday have vowed to hold the government accountable over issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse against women and children throughout the Bahamas.

Democracy does not live in the Bahamas

EDITOR, The Tribune.

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PM challenge on VAT alternatives

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday challenged the private sector to present a viable alternative to Value Added Tax.

Bank says well placed for 2014

BANK of the Bahamas International (BOB) says it is heading into 2014 with shareholder equity topping $138 million and a robust capital ratio of 22 per cent, well above local and international regulatory requirements.

Sports Notes

THE Baptist Sports Council is scheduled to continue its 2015 Softball Classic in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex this week.

Ebenezer celebrates its academic stars

ROBERT M Hutchins, an educational philosopher once said, “the object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.”

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Jeffery Gibson breaks national record to reach 400m hurdles world championship final

A COMEBACK run out of lane nine in another national record breaking performance was more than enough on Sunday to get Jeffery Gibson into the final of the men's 400m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships.

Minnis brings hope that we can do better

EDITOR, The Tribune.

SPORTS NOTES

THE Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools is scheduled to complete its regular season for softball starting at 4pm today and on Tuesday at the various schools that have to play make-up games,

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Walking works of art - Transforming a garment

ONE of the benefits of textile painting is the ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Christie: PLP will be next govt

Christie: PLP will be next govt By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net THE PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party is poised to become the next government of The Bahamas, according to leader Perry Christie as his entire slate of candidat

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DNA demand Christie's resignation

THE DNA is calling for the resignation of PLP leader Perry Christie over his connection to the Bahamas Petroleum Company.

More borrowing

More borrowing EDITOR, The Tribune. Just my opinion on an article that I read yesterday concerning the borrowing of more money for the road works. Yesterday, I was indeed disappointed as I read the headline stating the government will need to borrow eve