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Milestone for Aliv

ALIV celebrated a new milestone yesterday: the official launch of ‘Freedom Simplified’, its new prepaid packages inclusive of free and unlimited calling and texting between Aliv patrons. Chief Alive Officer Damian Blackburn said this was the first t

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Man cleared of murder bid

A MAN accused of trying to murder another man in a late night cutlass attack regained his freedom when he was acquitted of attempted murder by a Supreme Court jury.

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Hotels await ‘strong’ July 4

SEVERAL major Nassau-based hotel properties told Tribune Business yesterday they were seeing strong occupancy levels for this week’s July 4  US Independence Day holiday.

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'Positive interest’ in 307 Baha Mar luxury residences

BAHA MAR has seen “positive interest” in its 307 luxury residences offering thus far, a senior executive said yesterday.

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No change in mortgage delinquency

THERE have been no major changes in the delinquency rate of mortgages in the Bahamas over the past few months, Fidelity Bank CEO Anwer Sunderji said yesterday.

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Nassau Nastics set to launch kids’ summer camp starting June 19

NASSAU Nastics will launch a summer camp for children from June 19 to August 25.

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Ban ‘breeding and ownership of pitbulls’

ST ANNE’S MP Adrian White wants legislators to consider banning the breeding and ownership of pit bulls in The Bahamas.

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The world prays for us

IN 2015, the whole world will pray for us. At least, all those involved in the World Day of Prayer, who will focus on our small but great nation to celebrate with us and intercede for us. Each year a different country is chosen and now it is our turn. The spotlight is on us.

CHILDREN'S HOME ON THE WAY TO COMPLETION

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CONTINUING to show their support through charitable efforts, members of the US-based Christian non-profit organisation Bahamas Habitat are well on their way to completing construction of a home for abused childre

CHILDREN'S HOME ON THE WAY TO COMPLETION

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CONTINUING to show their support through charitable efforts, members of the US-based Christian non-profit organisation Bahamas Habitat are well on their way to completing construction of a home for abused childre

CHILDREN'S HOME ON THE WAY TO COMPLETION

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CONTINUING to show their support through charitable efforts, members of the US-based Christian non-profit organisation Bahamas Habitat are well on their way to completing construction of a home for abused childre

Deadlock over salaries

Deadlock over salaries By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net SALARY negotiations between the Bahamas Telecommunications Company and the union representing its workers has reached an impasse, according to a statement released by the union's president yes

Paul Thompson will be remembered for his contribution to cricket

BAHAMAS Cricket Association president Gregory Taylor Sr said they will always remember the late Paul Thompson for his contribution to the sport over the years.

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AG plays down prospect of referendum on juries

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder downplayed the possibility of eliminating jury trials after prominent former and current judges emphasised the benefits of such a move.

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$10b lawsuit by Mexico to hold gun makers accountable for weapon trafficking revived

A US appeals court on Monday revived a $10 billion lawsuit by Mexico seeking to hold American gun manufacturers responsible for facilitating the trafficking of weapons to drug cartels across the US-Mexico border, according to Reuters.

BPSU, treat members better

I write regarding the poor operations of The Bahamas Public Service Union. Where are the premiums and dues going? Why does one have to wait for eight months for a medical claim and more than three months for a death benefit?

Renewable investors tour Eleuthera plants

A group of potential investors yesterday toured Eleuthera power plants as the Government’s Family Island renewable energy sought to build momentum.

Realtor urges push to buy amid soaring rental prices

A Bahamian realtor has urged more emphasis on buying a home for 2024 considering the rise in rental rates.

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GB Humane Society urges pet owners to keep their animals cool and safe from summer heat

Tip Burrows, executive director of the Humane Society of Grand Bahama, is urging pet owners to keep their animals cool and safe during the hot summer months.

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Minnis: People look at disclosures ‘as a joke’

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said “people look at it as a joke” regarding the filing of financial declarations as required by the Public Disclosure Act.