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Briland rebound beats projection ‘by over 25-30%’

Harbour Island resort operators yesterday said the post-COVID tourism rebound has exceeded expectations by 25-30 percent, and added: “We’re still rocking and rolling.”

BCP official says no better time for political change

THERE is no better time than now for a change in government, a fringe political party official told The Tribune yesterday.

Cable invests $400k in satellite antenna

Cable Bahamas has invested more than $400,000 in a new satellite antenna that enables the company to reduce costs and enhance its REVTV signal quality on all digital and HD signals.

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'Golden Anniversary' celebration today in honour of Sir Durward, Cooke

THE Bahamas Olympic Committee is expected to entertain more than 400 people in the Imperial Ballroom at Atlantis Paradise Island today as they honour Sir Durward ‘Sea Wolf’ Knowles and the late Cecil Cooke 50 years after they won their country’s historic first Olympic gold medal.

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21 women named Zonta Living Legends

A group of 21 trailblazing Bahamian women will take their place on Saturday, April 28 amongst the group named Zonta Living Legends. "It is very important that we recognise these ladies because of the significant contri

NPBA: Rebels and Heatwaves in win column

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action with a double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night. • Here’s a summary of the games played:

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King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign he will suspend public duties but will continue with state business, and won't be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state.

Bahamas can ‘set global digital currency standard’

THE Bahamas can “set the global standard” for digital currencies if it can get more businesses and consumers “on board” with its use, a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) executive is arguing.

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Confident in BPL $535m refinance despite election

Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) chairman yesterday voiced confidence that the utility’s mammoth $535m refinancing will be executed by year-end 2021 despite the potential general election interruption

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Airline industry faces $3.7m Customs debt

The Auditor General’s Office has urged Customs to collect millions of dollars in unpaid taxes and fees, including $3.747m collectively owed by 13 airlines as at end-June 2018.

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Rapid tests to replace quarantine from Nov 1

TOURISTS and returning residents will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival in The Bahamas and again four days later as part of new rules that will take effect on November 1 and eliminate the need for travellers to quarantine.

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Buddy bounces back

Buddy Hield had a bounce back game following his worst shooting performance of the young season but Monday’s game also displayed the Sacramento Kings’ logjam at the shooting guard position.Hield finished with 14 points on 6-15 shooting from the field

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Sun blazing hot as Jones heads for the playoffs

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun will enter the WNBA Playoffs as one of the league’s hottest teams.

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THE PRESS BOX: 'Defence first mentality' has Lakers firing on all cylinders

WITH a league leading 19-3 record, the Los Angeles Lakers are back in a huge way, the juggernaut of the NBA at the moment. It is head coach Frank Vogel’s defence first mentality that has the Lakers firing on all cylinders. It starts and ends with t

Deposit insurer 'lacks capital' if bank fails

The Deposit Insurance Corporation (DIC) does not have “sufficient equity capital” to compensate Bahamian depositors if a large bank failed, it was revealed yesterday, and has “transparency and disclosure shortcomings”.

'Friends of 2014' named

NINETEEN local businesses, 14 media companies and three local hotels have been named Friends of 2014.

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Marines blow away Rangers

THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association moved into the second week of its 2013 season with a pair of expected contenders moving to 2-0 at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Wednesday night.

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Tributes paid as Edmund Moxey dies aged 80

FORMER Parliamentarian Edmund Moxey, who died in hospital yesterday, has been hailed as a “cultural warrior”, community activist and “legendary” musician.

Atlantis 'stamps' mark on tourism anniversary

A commemorative stamp featuring Atlantis was recently unveiled as part of a series developed by the General Post Office to mark the Ministry of Tourism?s 50th Year of tourism.

Death penalty

We understand the position of the highest Civil Court - the Privy Council…the death penalty can only be considered in the worst of the worst scenarios. The death penalty remains an active item of law.