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BTC owner proposing 25,000 homes spend

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate parent is proposing a “huge” investment to extend its fibre network past another 25,000 homes, not the buy-out of the government’s stake in the carrier. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief e

Breezes committed to $100m expansion

SuperClubs Breezes owner yesterday said the resort remained committed to a $50-$100 million expansion that could create up to 500 jobs, and was poised to move once Baha Mar’s completion and other key factors fell into place.

Three champions back for GSSSA championships

THREE of the four champions are back to defend their titles as the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s (GSSSA)

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Mitchell says investors won’t be scared off

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday dispelled notions that government’s handling of the Baha Mar bankruptcy ordeal would “scare off” potential foreign investors.

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Pastor slams ‘ugly war of words’ in Baha Mar dispute

PROMINENT pastor Reverend C B Moss yesterday said the public fighting between members of the Christie administration and Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian has pushed Bahamians onto the proverbial “knife’s edge” with its “ugly war of words.”

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Pinder considering election run in 2017

PUBLIC Service Union President John Pinder yesterday said he is considering running for political office in the next general election, insisting that whatever party he joins would have to adopt the “firm and feasible” national plan he is presently drafting.

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Road blocked off in protest at working conditions at Sandals

MEMBERS of the Bahamas Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (BHMAWU) yesterday protested against the “horrible working conditions” at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort.

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Power crisis for $42m Superplex halts show

The $42m Fusion Superplex complex yesterday said it has suffered a “significant blow” from constant power woes that have left it without a back-up generator to cope with BPL’s latest outages.

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BTC Chief 'optimistic' over 51% stake talks

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was "cautiously optimistic" over the outcome of impending talks between the head of its 51 per cent majority owner and Prime Minister Perry Christie.

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Sabotage not ruled out as BTC launch probe

AS investigations continued into the worst telecommunications shut down ever experienced in the Bahamas, BTC officials did not rule out sabotage as a possible cause.

'Early summer' start on $100m B Mar power plant

'Early summer' start on $100m B Mar power plant By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Some 75 persons will be employed at peak construction on Baha Mar's $100 million Seawater District Cooling (SDC) plant, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with bu

'Early summer' start on $100m B Mar power plant

'Early summer' start on $100m B Mar power plant By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Some 75 persons will be employed at peak construction on Baha Mar's $100 million Seawater District Cooling (SDC) plant, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with bu

SuperGreen Solutions: Sky is the limit on light savings

Does your home have dark spaces that you wish were brighter? Are you tired of turning on lights during the day? Would you like to add more light to your office while reducing your electricity bill?

Voter registration centres to open on Monday

SEVERAL centres for voter registration are expected to open on Monday, as officials ramp up a phased plan to expand the existing register to first time voters and people needing constituency transfers before the next general election.

Milo Butler Group eyes more growth

The Milo Butler Group of Companies and its third-generation managing director are continuing to eye expansion opportunities as he celebrates his first year in charge.Damian Butler has guided the company through two retail store openings, expanded his

EDITORIAL: We must adapt to survive

WHEN something is not working as you planned, there are two things you can do.

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Properly dressed or it’s ‘don’t come in’

PEOPLE must be “properly dressed” when they come to the government building, Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday in answer to reports that women have been turned away from the Department of Immigration for wearing shorts.

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Downtown retail hails port winner as ‘what we need’

Bay Street merchants yesterday said Global Ports Holding’s $250m plan to redevelop Nassau’s cruise port is “exactly what downtown has needed for many years”.

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Jeff Lloyd: Parents have important role to play with students

EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd yesterday called for parents to ensure students come to school prepared to learn and not engage in nefarious activities - and said campus security is under review.

National Investment Board row

As one of many thousands of pensioners served by the NIB, I trust that the current dispute and executive uncertainty is not impairing  management’s integrity and ability in handling the NIB’s massive investment portfolio, totaling over $1.5 billion.