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Gov't to 'unleash' $200m Water Corp investments

An MP yesterday said the Davis administration is poised to "unleash" the most ambitious capital investment initiative ever by the Water & Sewerage Corporation with $200m earmarked for 80 projects over a five-year period.

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Dump fire ‘80% out’ but smoke still rising

AS TOXIC smoke from the New Providence Landfill continued to blanket communities yesterday, Deputy Director of Environmental Services Thomasina Wilson said the fire, which has been burning for nearly two weeks, is 80 per cent extinguished.

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No agreement over worker ratios at $200m The Pointe

LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes revealed yesterday the government and The Pointe’s executives have conflicting numbers when it comes to the worker ratio at the $200m West Bay Street development.The minister told The Tribune a discrepancy was discovered

Customs delays Nassau port roll-out to October 1

The implementation of Customs’ electronic single window (ESW) for 80 percent of goods entering this country has been delayed by one month to October 1, it was announced yesterday.The Ministry of Finance said the roll-out of the fully electronic proce

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‘More than 80% now have power,’ says BPL

DESPITE more than 5,000 households left without electricity after the passage of Hurricane Matthew 12 days ago, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) executives say more than 80 per cent of residential customers in New Providence have been restored to supply.

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Public primary schools ‘buzzing’ in golf nationals

THE Bahamas Golf Federation’s Driving Range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex was once again buzzing with activity as 99 golfers participated in the government primary schools’ section of the National Schools Golf Championships.

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Albany: Bahamians to get 95% of 650 new construction jobs

ALBANY’s developers yesterday said its newly-launched Marina Residences would create 650 construction jobs over the next 18-24 months, telling Tribune Business that approximately $370 million in economic activity had been generated from lot sales.

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Tribute to my aunt, Dame Marjorie Davis

My aunt Dame Marjorie Davis will be laid to rest today at St Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral. She lived an exemplary life, having dedicated her life to God and fulfilling the work of our Lord throughout her long life of nearly 95 years. A Bahamian icon and heroine, Dame Marjorie Davis was instrumental in improving and furthering many facets of Bahamian society, including in the fields of education, Girl Guides, the Zonta Club, the Legion of Saint Mary, the local Catholic faith and countless others.

Consultants target 20% market share

Bahamian management consultants are seeking to quadruple their share of a local market in which the Government awards up to $20 million worth of work annually.

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Long Island cruise port build-out to hit $500m

The developer behind the planned Long Island cruise port has committed to employing a workforce that is a minimum 80 percent Bahamian for a project where the total investment could exceed $500m.

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Ayton dominates in playoff debut

DEANDRE Ayton and the Phoenix Suns made a dynamic return to the NBA playoffs and dominated en route to the franchise’s first postseason win since 2011.

Over 90% say public corruption ‘frequent’

Renewed demands for greater government transparency were sparked yesterday by research showing over 90 percent of Bahamians believe nepotism, cronyism and corruption is “frequent” among politicians and public officials.

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Bahamas slams Cayman 105-36

BACK in the win column on day three, the Bahamas sealed a spot in the semifinals of the Centrobasket U15 Championships for Men.

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BPGA gears up for 50th National Pro Golf Championships

THE Bahamas Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) is gearing up for its 50th Year National Professional Golf Championships for men, women and senior men.

World War veterans boycott Remembrance Day service

WORLD War II veterans boycotted the annual Remembrance Day event at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday over a dispute about seating arrangements and their continued frustration with the government’s failure to raise their pension.

Government appoints parole/re-entry steering committee

THE government has appointed a Parole and Re-entry Steering Committee whose task will be to propose a policy framework for a parole system and interventions for the seamless reintegration of past offenders into Bahamian society.

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Marine conservation workshop focused on regulation

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force, in collaboration with the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation, held a closing ceremony on Friday for its second annual law enforcement marine conservation workshop.

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Ayton has 28 points, 12 rebounds in 129-124 loss to Pelicans in overtime

THE Phoenix Suns are mired in a losing streak, but Deandre Ayton continues to enjoy one of his best statistical stretches for the season.

SAC Big Red Machine off to good start

THE quest for a 24th consecutive Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Track and Field Championship got off to a promising start for the perennial meet champions after a customary point total on day one. The St Augustine's College B

SAC Big Red Machine off to good start

THE quest for a 24th consecutive Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Track and Field Championship got off to a promising start for the perennial meet champions after a customary point total on day one. The St Augustine's College B