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DNA could be a game changer - even if they don't win a single seat

THE DNA will not win any seats at all, but could be a political "game changer" according to a veteran PLP.

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'Everyone was prepared but I wanted it a little more'

THE goal was to get three medals, but Carl Hield was the only one of the three-member team from the Bahamas to win a medal at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games last week in Veracruz, Mexico.

Anchorage levies cover just 30% of park costs

The Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) chief executive says he still “encourages” local government authorities to consult with local boaters about charging them anchorage and mooring fees, on the basis that any revenues raised would be spent for their benefit.

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Bahamian in isolation at university in the US

A Bahamian student studying in Pennsylvania is currently in self-isolation at her university, which has taken preventative measures to ensure that students that couldn’t return home remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvania has more tha

Gov't urged: Push small business over VAT limit

THE Government was yesterday urged to help push small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) over the threshold that would force them to register to pay Value-Added Tax, a leading consultant telling this newspaper that failing to do this would negatively impact national development.

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'Superman's' injury getting 'better and better'

WHILE the “Golden Knights” are being paraded around the Bahamas for their achievement at the 2012 Olympic Games, triple jumper Leevan “Superman” Sands is thankful that he’s at his home in Auburn recuperating from his right knee injury that required surgery.

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Branville McCartney to step down as DNA leader

BRANVILLE McCartney will officially step down as leader of the Democratic National Alliance on October 24th. “I am not good for the party,” he told The Tribune on Friday.

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Hamilton 'looking forward to doing bigger things' as a pro

UNDER the tutelage of Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation president Joel Stubbs, Jameil Hamilton said he knew it was only a matter of time before he joined his coach as a professional bodybuilder.Hamilton, 28, earned his pro card by winning t

'WHAT'S CHANGED' ON BAHAMASAIR GB AIRLIFT PLANS?

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The head of a Bahamian privately-owned airline has expressed scepticism over plans to solve Grand Bahama's tourism woes via Bahamasair servicing five US markets, asking Tribune Business: "What's changed?" Acknowle

'WHAT'S CHANGED' ON BAHAMASAIR GB AIRLIFT PLANS?

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The head of a Bahamian privately-owned airline has expressed scepticism over plans to solve Grand Bahama's tourism woes via Bahamasair servicing five US markets, asking Tribune Business: "What's changed?" Acknowle

'WHAT'S CHANGED' ON BAHAMASAIR GB AIRLIFT PLANS?

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The head of a Bahamian privately-owned airline has expressed scepticism over plans to solve Grand Bahama's tourism woes via Bahamasair servicing five US markets, asking Tribune Business: "What's changed?" Acknowle

Chamber blasts union strike as 'unpatriotic'

Private sector executives yesterday blasted the Trade Union Congress (TUC) organised labour strikes as “unreasonable” and “unpatriotic”, given the weak economic environment.

'These guys are very talented in basketball'

THREE talented young basketball players from Noble Preparatory Academy have their bags packed for their journey to Canada on Wednesday to continue high school and begin their collegiate careers.

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DANIEL FERGUSON: Raising concerns on procurement reform

The Government of the Bahamas, almost one year after introducing the Public Procurement Bill to Parliament, finally passed the same on March 15, 2021. However, according to officials at the Ministry of Finance, the Act is not to come into effect until September 2021. This is the second administration to pass such a Bill, as the previous administration passed the Financial Administration and Audit Act 2013, which never came into effect.

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'Message secured Bamboo'

THE PLP's Bamboo Town victor Renward Wells attributed his win to a campaign focused solely on the people in that constituency.

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Davis Cup team simply didn't have experience to advance, says captain

IN his first appearance as team captain, Dentry Mortimer said he felt the team played as well as expected, but simply

Residency 'uncertainty' turns developer off new projects

A Bahamian developer yesterday warned Immigration-related “uncertainty” is threatening to deter him from initiating further multi-million dollar projects once his current crop is completed.Jason Kinsale, the developer behind properties such as Balmor

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NIB deals with 900 within three hours

THE National Insurance Board reported serving more than 900 people within three hours of operating its temporary satellite office at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium yesterday. NIB took to its Facebook page to show the lines were cleared of customers a