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BTC targets Internet lead with 90% fibre coverage

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to cover 90 percent of New Providence with its new fibre network within the next nine months as it placed broadband Internet at the core of yesterday's corporate rebranding.

Don’t ‘dilute tourism’ through incentives

Government and tourism industry executives are arguing it is too early to use incentives to reboot the country’s number one industry, with one warning against “diluting existing business”.

Minnis thanks Butler-Turner - but says Long Island does not belong to her

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis took a swipe at his party’s former Deputy Leader Loretta-Butler Turner last night, telling supporters at a rally in Long Island that the constituency “doesn’t belong to her”.

Tax evasion rise from more VAT exemptions

A well-known financial analyst has warned that tax evasion could “return to pre-VAT levels” should the Government increase exemptions, while emphasising that growth is “the only solution” to the Bahamas’ fiscal woes.

BEC chairman slams energy reform plan

THE BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) executive chairman yesterday slammed his own government’s energy reform process, saying there was “absolutely no need” to split the monpoly provider into two .

BTC: Anti-competitive allegations 'misplaced'

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last night branded a regulatory probe into its alleged anti-competitive behaviour as “misplaced”, saying it had invested more than $2 million in preparing for number portability.

Counting the cost of crime

In The Tribune dated June 19, 2014, it was reported under the headline “62 murders – but major crime down”: “Although 62 murders have been recorded for the year so far, statistics show that most major crime categories have decreased significantly, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage announced yesterday.”

Clubs & Societies July 14th, 2023

The Rotary Club of New Providence (RCNP) held its annual changeover reception on July 1 at the Balmoral Club and installed it 36th president.

$1,800 fine for man found with $1,000 worth cocaine

A 51-year-old man, found with $1,000 worth of cocaine last week, was ordered to pay $1,800 to avoid spending six months in prison.

Where to investigate

THE instructions to the Auditor General from Prime Minister Hubert Minnis were direct and certainly there could be no misunderstanding.

Baha Mar opens SLS hotel to paying guests

BAHA Mar yesterday achieved another milestone when its 299-room SLS property opened to guests for the first time.Reservations have gone live for the $4.2 billion project’s second new hotel property, with the SLS joining Grand Hyatt as the new flag/br

Sandals ‘surprise’ at full New Year period

Sandals Royal Bahamian’s general manager yesterday said full occupancy from late December into the New Year had come as a welcome surprise, with the resort projecting high occupancies from the end of January onwards.

Man cleared of robbery

A MAN, accused of robbing another man of his cellphone at gunpoint, was unanimously acquitted yesterday by a Supreme Court jury of the three charges he faced.

Sassoon Foundation ready to honour another humanitarian

THE contribution of a Bahamian humanitarian who has exerted much effort to promote human welfare and dignity will be recognised by the Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation in the new year.

Negotiations begin again over stalled Baha Mar resort

NEGOTIATIONS to push forward the completion of the stalled Baha Mar resort began in the capital yesterday with all three major stakeholders, its court-appointed joint provisional liquidators, and the government.

Bahamian matriarchs, legends to be honoured this Sunday

EIGHT Bahamian women – considered matriarchs and legends for their outstanding community work – are to be honoured next weekend at the inaugural Events of a Lifetime evening.

First Baha Mar hotels to open their doors in March

BAHA Mar will open its doors to paying customers in March, resort officials said yesterday.

DNA blasts Govt over failure to ‘stand up’ for Sandals workers

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) yesterday expressed “dismay” yesterday after some 600 workers at Sandals Royal Bahamian were made redundant, blasting the Christie administration for failing to “stand up” for the workers and make the resort “fall in line”.

Concerns over chemical disposal after recent fire

A RECENT fire near Mario’s Bowling Alley and Entertainment Centre on Harrold Road has led some residents to question the disposal process for chemicals in this country.

American woman charged with plot to kill husband

Lindsay Shiver, 36, of Thomasville, Georgia, made a bail variation application before Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson.

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