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Tourism share loss to Cuba ‘inevitable’

A prominent businessman yesterday said it was “inevitable” that a fully-open Cuba will eventually “take a piece of the Bahamian tourism pie”, amid calls for this nation to urgently boost its economic competitiveness.

Competition fears on Super Value's City Markets 'deal'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Rival food retailers have voiced fears that allowing Super Value to acquire City Markets' remaining stores would create a "virtual monopoly" in the New Providence supermarket business, with an estimated 60-80 per

Competition fears on Super Value's City Markets 'deal'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Rival food retailers have voiced fears that allowing Super Value to acquire City Markets' remaining stores would create a "virtual monopoly" in the New Providence supermarket business, with an estimated 60-80 per

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PM hopes Baha Mar will open by winter

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he was optimistic that Baha Mar developers, China Construction America and the Export-Import Bank of China will reach a resolution on their issues allowing the $3.5b project to reach completion to hopefully get the property open for the winter tourist season in November.

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Government urged to intervene over GB electricity costs

A Freeport- based attorney said yesterday that “deficiencies” in Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) metering and billing practices were “not surprising”, and called on the Government to get involved in the matter.

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Ayton grabs 14 rebounds in Suns’ 102-97 loss to Thunder

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul reminded the Oklahoma City Thunder what they were missing after trading him during the offseason. Then the Thunder turned around and reminded the Phoenix Suns and Paul why they’re a team that appears on the rise.

Food security needs additional 'real steps'

The Bahamas Light Industries Development Council (BLIDC) says other “real steps that need to be taken” besides creating a Food Security Task Force to help spur local production. Karla Wells-Lisgaris, the Council’s vice-president, responding to the p

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Don’t be capital markets ‘follower’, Bahamas is urged

The Bahamas must focus on “leading capital market developments in the Caribbean” and stop being a follower, an investment bank chief is urging.

40 to 80 percent 'show no symptoms of dengue'

ABOUT 40 to 80 percent of people show no symptoms of dengue, with most of the recently confirmed 100 cases confined to the inner city in New Providence, according to officials from the Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday.

Bahamas tops Caribbean for LA, Houston tourists

The Bahamas is the most sought-after Caribbean destination among US west coast and central markets for a leading travel website’s clients, with this nation urged to “tell the story” of its individual islands and create an ‘urgency’ to visit.

Bahamian players help Axemen to33-23 victory over Huskies

THE Acadia Axemen are headed to the AUS playoffs as the top overall seed.Eugene McMinns caught his third touchdown of the season, Arrien McDonald led the team in punt return yardage and Shelton Williams got the start on the offensive line in the Axem

Anfernee Seymour No.26 on Miami Marlins’ 2015 Prospect Watch list

RANKED as one of the top prospects in the Miami Marlins organisation, this summer could present a major opportunity for Anfernee Seymour to progress within the franchise.

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Bahamas gets 80-68 victory over Cuba

Coach Larry Brown liked what he saw in the men's national basketball team's gallant 80-68 victory over Cuba on day one of the CentroBasket Tournament in

Construction finds a regulatory home

By Simon Cooper Res Socius Some things are really strange. We have guarantees for just about everything these days, and that even includes a notice promising that some biscuits have never seen a nut before - unless, of course, the factory owner went craz

Construction finds a regulatory home

By Simon Cooper Res Socius Some things are really strange. We have guarantees for just about everything these days, and that even includes a notice promising that some biscuits have never seen a nut before - unless, of course, the factory owner went craz

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76 complaints made to Bar Association's Ethics Committee in 2017

THE BAHAMAS Bar Association's Ethics Committee received close to 80 complaints in 2017, it's president said Friday, with just 12 per cent of that total currently settled and/or closed.

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Talk,Test,Treat!

THE Ministry of Health held its first Annual STI Awareness Symposium under the theme “Talk, Test, Treat”.

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Radio stations fear closures under URCA changes

THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has come under fire for its plans to “standardise” FM radio broadcasting, with industry insiders accusing the regulator of making the sector “pay” for the organisation’s “mismanagement”.

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Sears says newly launched Traffic Management Centre first phase to cost $1.8m

THE Ministry of Works and Utilities launched the first phase of its Traffic Management Centre yesterday.

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Michael Pintard appealing for help to find missing Grand Bahama man

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is appealing for help finding Philip “Big Mama” Stubbs, who has been missing for almost a week.