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Anglicans welcome new deacon in Grand Bahama

Anglicans throughout Grand Bahama have come together to welcome a member of the clergy who was recently ordained to the office of deacon.Deacon Dave Dimitri Thomas hails from the island of Eleuthera by way of New Providence, but has strong familial t

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Downtown Nassau sees 70% revenue fall in cruise close

Cruise tourism-dependent downtown Nassau businesses yesterday said they may close down until September with revenues down by up to 70 percent in a bid to survive until the industry’s return. George Mousis, Athena Café’s general manager, told Tribune

Retailers: Back-to-school sales starting to pick-up

Back-to-school suppliers yesterday said demand for their products was slowly increasing as children prepared to return to the classroom or virtual learning on October 5. James Wallace

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Justin Campbell gets scholar-athlete award

Missing from his resumé is a championship title with the Blue Tigers football team. But Justin Campbell can take comfort in his impressive showing in the classroom at Lincoln University.

Building the next 46 years: Part I

We have come this far by faith and by hard work on the part of those engaged in building rather than tearing down. We have had 46 years to test ourselves as an independent people or nation. Where do we go from here?Let us consider seven building bloc

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Charlton signs 3-year contract with Puma

ALTHOUGH she didn’t go out as she anticipated, 100m hurdles specialist Devynne Charlton is eagerly looking forward to life after college as she prepares for her professional career in track and field.Already, the Purdue University Boilermaker star, w

'No hope' as new auto sales off 16%

New car sales maintained their decade-long plunge with a near-16 percent decline during the 2018 first half, as one dealer revealed he “sees no hope” for a short-term revival.Speaking after the latest Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA) figures

Pakesia would be a huge risk

I WAS recently informed by a reliable source that the defeated Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for the constituency of West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe is one of several persons vying for the nomination for the North Abaco constituency

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Miller: I wouldn't have gotten away with Moxey admission

AS he railed against newly appointed Bahamas Power and Light Chairman Donovan Moxey, former Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller questioned whether the rules have changed for the Minnis administration, adding BPL is in a “ridiculous” situation.“They would hav

Homes given out without mortgages by PLP ministry

By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net TWELVE homes in six government subdivisions are being occupied without mortgages, The Tribune has learned. According to Tribune sources close to the matter, the homes are located in Suns

Highest-ranked American Fish out of the Davis Cup

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer HOURS after losing his most recent match, Mardy Fish woke up in the middle of the night feeling ill and immediately went to be checked by a doctor. He saw another doctor the next day, too, and the diagnosis was fatigue

Highest-ranked American Fish out of the Davis Cup

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer HOURS after losing his most recent match, Mardy Fish woke up in the middle of the night feeling ill and immediately went to be checked by a doctor. He saw another doctor the next day, too, and the diagnosis was fatigue

Highest-ranked American Fish out of the Davis Cup

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer HOURS after losing his most recent match, Mardy Fish woke up in the middle of the night feeling ill and immediately went to be checked by a doctor. He saw another doctor the next day, too, and the diagnosis was fatigue

Renewable provider blasts 'lip service'

A Bahamian renewable energy provider yesterday called for “real forward momentum” on achieving the National Energy Policy goals, saying: “We’ve been giving it lip service.”Guilden Gilbert, vice-president of Alternative Power Solutions (APS), told Tri

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Realtors: 'Stop going to same taxation well'

Realtors yesterday slammed the IMF's renewed call to increase real property tax rates on high-end homes as akin to "going to the same well and finding it's always dry".

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Minnis tells ZNS and BIS he wants professionalism - and doesn't care if they voted for him in election

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis Thursday told management and staff of Bahamas Information Services and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, also known as ZNS, that they will be held accountable for their performance, professionalism and punc

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Auto dealer: 'We cannot go another month'

The auto industry “definitely cannot go another month” under the current lockdown conditions imposed on it, one dealer said yesterday, adding: “We cannot let the economy die.” Ben Albury, Bahamas Bus and Truck’s general manager, told Tribune Busines

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First senior medal is ‘sureal’ for Wilson

GOLD Coast, Australia: Putting any celebrations he had intended on hold until after he received his hardware, Jamal Wilson said it's so surreal that he finally won his first senior international medal at the XXI Commonwealth Games.

New Mavs Odom, Carter eager to help defend title

By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) -- Lamar Odom knows what it takes to repeat as an NBA champion. Vince Carter wants to know what it feels like to become an NBA champion. The Dallas Mavericks are hoping a little of both -- Odom's experience and Ca

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Renaldo's Ramblings: Week 11 picks

The “When Nobody Wins, Everybody Loses” Award presented by The Entire Referendum/Opinion Poll Hulabaloo - The Rams missed an opportunity to win and make the biggest statement win for the Sam Bradford era, while the Niners looked far too marginal against a team they should have dominated