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Commonwealth to fill Spanish Wells’ RBC gap

Spanish Wells residents were yesterday said to be “elated” that Commonwealth Bank has confirmed it will open a branch on the island, filling the vacuum left by Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) pull-out.

No charges yet over weekend traffic deaths

POLICE are not yet considering charges in connection with any of the traffic fatalities that occurred over the weekend, Officer in Charge of the Traffic Division Ken Strachan said yesterday.

Retailers hope for Christmas pick-up

BAHAMIAN retailers yesterday expressed optimism that shoppers would pick up the pace this week with Christmas just days away, several telling Tribune Business they were expecting to see a rush of last minute customers.

Retailers see customer surge in Xmas run-up

BAHAMIAN retailers saw a surge in customer traffic in the days leading up to the Christmas holiday, one telling Tribune Business that it expected to “meet and exceed” its sales target.

Nottage says he was wrong by nearly $4m

FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday urged the government to table in parliament records documenting a complete breakdown of the costs associated with the gaming referendum.

Suspension for more than 70

MORE than 70 straw market vendors were suspended from their stalls for unpaid license fees yesterday, according to Straw Market Authority Chairman Ron Pinder.

What did BTC get?

While we are all distracted by debates and discussions about what we got out of the PM’s “new deal” with BTC, we seem to be missing two key points in this whole matter.

Don't gloat at Lightbourne misfortune

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Clubs & Societies November 3rd 2023

The local Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Psi Omega kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a health and educational presentation on “Myth Busting: Breast Cancer 101” by Dr Yasmin Robinson, a member of the sorority. She debunked breast cancer myths, urged the members to get their annual mammograms and stressed the importance of early detection.

A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Matthew exposes failings in authority and fractures in society

For the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), Hurricane Matthew will either be the straw that finally breaks the camel’s back in the minds of the electorate or the lifeline they needed to convince voters that they are worthy of another term.

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Tomorrow: Grand Bahama Dog Days Half Marathon/5K/and one-mile fun run to benefit the Humane Society of Grand Bahama. https://www.facebook.com/events/441489632680270/.

Aliv: Third mobile player will damage consumers

Aliv is urging regulators to stop viewing the mobile market as “silos” in its approach to over-the-top (OTT) services such as What’s App, while warning that permitting a third market entrant could undermine investment in 5G technology.

Renewable energy firm 'sidelined' by BEC on tender

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A renewable energy provider has told Tribune Business it felt "sidelined" by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's (BEC) decision to close its open bidding process and then subsequently sign an agreement with Ocea

The struggle for a free press in the Bahamas

The struggle for a free press in the Bahamas TRIBUNE staff are probably wondering today why we devoted a whole page to mark World Press Freedom day with a general election only two more publishing days away and every inch of space needed for election new

Virtual plan for Abaco business conference

The Abaco Business Outlook (ABO) conference will take place virtually from October 15-16 under the theme, A new era: Resilience in the face of vulnerability.

Miss Teen Bahamas brings the couture action

WITH JUST days to go before the big pageant finale, Miss Teen Bahamas International (MTBI) generated quite a buzz around town last weekend with the most glamorous of its preliminary events.

1,200 room loss left Bahamas as 'most exposed' in Caribbean

1,200 room loss left Bahamas as 'most exposed' in Caribbean By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Royal Oasis and Nassau Beach Hotel closures left the Bahamas as the "most exposed destination by far" in the Caribbean when the recession hit, the

RBC outsourcing more jobs to Trini

Commercial banking industry consolidation and job losses are set to continue, after Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) yesterday unveiled plans to transfer its credit card unit to Trinidad & Tobago.

Pintard: Vote shows absence of transparency

AFTER the majority of members of Parliament rejected a motion to appoint a select committee to probe the 2012 Rubis gas leak in Marathon, Free National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said it is evident the government will not end its “cover up” of this “crisis” to ensure transparency.

Baha Mar plan aims to remove Chinese firm

BAHA Mar’s proposed bankruptcy plan calls for the rejection of its construction contract and all other claims with China Construction America (CCA), and its parent company China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), in a bid to restructure the stalled mega-resort.

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