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Realtor follows in father's footsteps

A Bahamian realtor is following in his father’s footsteps, joining his firm after recently passing the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) exam.

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Man killed by multiple gunshots to the head

THE body of an unidentified man, who was shot multiple times in the head, was discovered on a dirt road off Cowpen Road late Saturday night.

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Sports in brief

THE New Providence Volleyball Association’s best-of-three playoffs got started at the DW Davis Gymnasium Wednesday night.

Dingman hit for $1.1m on failed Nassau empire

Bahamian businesses and individuals have joined forces to launch a $1.113 million damages claim against Jamie Dingman, son of world-famous entrepreneur, Michael, over his failed attempt to build a Nassau restaurant empire.

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FRONT PORCH: If you can, take the vaccine, because this crisis is far from over

The COVID-19 pandemic is arguably the most significant discrete global event since World War II, with just about every country affected, over 2.7 million dead and the death toll rising even as vaccine scepticism and anti-vaccine mindsets have taken hold among many millions globally. The economic devastation is widespread, though there are hopeful signs for recovery in some countries.

Clubs and Societies

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. - Six awards and five cash scholarships were distributed to the top female graduating seniors from across The Bahamas this past weekend, when the Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc held its 36th annual Honours Day Programme under the theme “Developing Global Leaders to Flourish in A Modern Bahamas”. Honour’s Day Program is the signature programme of the Eta Psi Omega Chapter.

54 deaths in car crashes in 2017

A TOTAL of 54 people died as a result of traffic accidents in 2017, according to Royal Bahamas Police Force crime statistics.

Big Red Machine hold off the Comets for 24th straight win

THE St Augustine's College Big Red Machine held off a strong challenge from the Queen's College Comets to win their 24th straight Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools title at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Friday. Here's a l

Big Red Machine hold off the Comets for 24th straight win

THE St Augustine's College Big Red Machine held off a strong challenge from the Queen's College Comets to win their 24th straight Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools title at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Friday. Here's a l

Big Red Machine hold off the Comets for 24th straight win

THE St Augustine's College Big Red Machine held off a strong challenge from the Queen's College Comets to win their 24th straight Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools title at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Friday. Here's a l

Big Red Machine hold off the Comets for 24th straight win

THE St Augustine's College Big Red Machine held off a strong challenge from the Queen's College Comets to win their 24th straight Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools title at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Friday. Here's a l

Big Red Machine hold off the Comets for 24th straight win

THE St Augustine's College Big Red Machine held off a strong challenge from the Queen's College Comets to win their 24th straight Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools title at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Friday. Here's a l

Over 1,000 firms escape mandatory VAT registration

The Government yesterday estimated it would lose over 1,000 mandatory Value-Added Tax (VAT) payers in increasing the registration threshold to $100,000, but would still “capture” almost 98 per cent of economic activity.

Airline '90% complete' on $4.5-$5M project

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net WESTERN Air chief executive, Rex Rolle, said yesterday that construction on the airline's new terminal and maintenance facility in Freeport is "about 90 per cent" complete, telling

2,000 homeowners 'non-performing'

2,000 homeowners 'non-performing' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor An estimated 1,500-2,000 Bahamian homes have mortgage loans that are more than 90 days past due, the Clearing Banks Association (CBA) told Tribune Business yesterday, with the se

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Giants take 2-0 lead, Regulators win opener

WHILE the Commonwealth Bank Giants continue their impressive winning streak by pushing the defending champions PJ Stingers on the brink of elimination, the Mr Ship It Freight Regulators are looking to make it to their first championship appearance in the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) postseason.

$500m cruise port’s ‘strict preference’ for Bahamians

The US contractor managing landside construction for Carnival’s $500m Grand Bahama cruise port has pledged to give “strict preference” to Bahamians on all work that is put out to bid.

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11th Providence Holiday Classic starts December 27th

NOW a staple on the Christmas season’s sporting calendar, the Providence Holiday Basketball Classic continues to expand in its 11th edition.

Gov’t awaits revenue ‘uptick’ on cruise tax

The Ministry of Finance’s top official says the Government’s revenues are on target with an “uptick” anticipated in the 2023-2024 fiscal year’s second half due to the hike in cruise visitor departure taxes.

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Is Ingraham about to ring the bell?

PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham abruptly suspended the House of Assembly in a move that shocked opposition members yesterday.