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Bahamas hits 80% airline ‘sweet spot’

The Bahamas has hit the airline “sweet spot” with more than 80 percent of incoming seats to the destination filled during June 2021, it was revealed yesterday.

Resorts showing Easter promise

Family Island hotels say they are “booked solid” for the Easter period, with one disclosing an 80 percent occupancy level for the holiday that traditionally marks the winter season peak and climax.

80 pre-schools sign up to join partnership with ministry

MORE than 80 private pre-schools have entered into partnership with the Ministry of Education this year. The announcement was made at the Ministry of Education’s private pre-school contract presentation and official signing ceremony. The Ministry o

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Man abandons attempt to challenge sentencing

A MAN has abandoned his attempt to challenge his sentencing for a high-speed chase with police in Freeport in which he hit and dragged a pedestrian 80 feet before stopping the car and shooting at police.

Bimini ferry brings 40k in three months

Resorts World Bimini yesterday said its Miami ferry service had brought 40,000 persons, or 80 per cent of its normal annual visitor numbers, to the island in just three months.

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Prostate cancer and breast cancer: It's in the genes

This article is the fifth prostate cancer related article for the all important September Prostate Cancer Awareness month.

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Gene mutations can predispose Bahamian men to prostate cancer

What does prostate cancer have in common with breast cancer?

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Don't Blink: Star-filled home run derby set for tomorrow

THE third annual Don’t Blink/Charles Johnson Foundation Home Run Derby, powered by REV, takes place at noon tomorrow, Saturday January 5, 2020 at the Montagu foreshore, featuring 30 participants in this one-of-a-kind baseball exhibition. The star-fi

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Our junior female athletes of 2018

THE future of Bahamian sport is in good hands with the current generation of young women leading the charge

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PM praises Ingraham for letter to China

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday praised his predecessor Hubert Ingraham for the efforts he has made to help spur a quick resolution to the disputes that stalled the $3.5bn Baha Mar project.

Backbenchers disillusioned by govt - Moxey

Backbenchers disillusioned by govt - Moxey THERE are those today who are convinced that if Ed Moxey's dream of a cultural community centre in the heartland of the Grove had been allowed to grow, the shipwrecked state over which we mourn today would not h

Backbenchers disillusioned by govt - Moxey

Backbenchers disillusioned by govt - Moxey THERE are those today who are convinced that if Ed Moxey's dream of a cultural community centre in the heartland of the Grove had been allowed to grow, the shipwrecked state over which we mourn today would not h

Backbenchers disillusioned by govt - Moxey

Backbenchers disillusioned by govt - Moxey THERE are those today who are convinced that if Ed Moxey's dream of a cultural community centre in the heartland of the Grove had been allowed to grow, the shipwrecked state over which we mourn today would not h

Backbenchers disillusioned by govt - Moxey

Backbenchers disillusioned by govt - Moxey THERE are those today who are convinced that if Ed Moxey's dream of a cultural community centre in the heartland of the Grove had been allowed to grow, the shipwrecked state over which we mourn today would not h

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Evans says Aliv will not steal major market share from BTC

BAHAMAS Communications and Public Officers Union President Bernard Evans yesterday dismissed assertions that newcomer Aliv will steal a significant market share from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company, charging that the former’s initial success is merely the result of “restrictions” placed on BTC by regulators to give Aliv “some advantage” to “get in the game”.

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Aliv’s pay-per-second rates aim to cut customer costs

THE Bahamas’ second mobile operator yesterday promised to deliver superior customer service and “phenomenal” plans, as it outlined pay-per second call rates and “no contracts” as key components of its new mobile services offering.

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Lights out for 5,400 ‘can’t pay’ families

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister revealed yesterday that 5,412 households across the country are “off the grid,” as a result of not paying energy bills for 60 days or more and collectively owe Bahamas Power and Light more than $5m.

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Giants sweep Cleaners

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants, featuring a couple of new players, are now into the New Providence Basketball Association’s John Archer divisional championship series, thanks to a two-game sweep over the Double R Services Limited Cleaners in their first round playoffs.

Clear the clutter

I am not on Facebook, but I did see, over the weekend, a post by Ed Fields on the disgusting and disgraceful garbage dump next to “Retirement Park” on what looked to be Mackey and Ernest Streets. An excellent exposé, Mr Fields.

Progress along the waterfront

IT seems the leadership of Ed Fields something might now happen along the Nassau Harbour waterfront.