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Downtown Nassau needs ‘deep clean’

A top tourism official yesterday said Downtown Nassau needs a “deep clean”, as she blasted: “Is this a place I want to show to tourists?”

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Contracts signed to renovate clinics

FORMAL contracts for the renovation of community clinics in Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, Eleuthera have been signed.

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Sub-sea fibre break blamed for island-wide internet outage

A “critical sub-sea fibre break” to Cable Bahamas Ltd’s main BICS network in Grand Bahama was the reason for an island-wide outage in internet services throughout New Providence and some Family Islands on Saturday, the company has said.

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TWO BAHAMIAN BEACHES AMONG BEST IN THE WORLD

TWO Bahamian beaches have been listed among the 50 best beaches in the world. Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island is ranked 4th best, and Pig Beach, Exuma, is 12th.

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After PM’s tour, public to also pay for PLP leader’s VAT talks

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has given permission to Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis to travel to the Family Islands on the public purse to present his arguments against the value added tax increase.

Getting around made easy - in Kroozzy control

A new ride-share application aiming to “revolutionize Bahamian transportation” and provide ease of transport for locals and visitors alike is set to launch in New Providence in October, with its president telling Tribune Business the company already

Long Island slows despite re-opening

Long Island businesses yesterday said the economy remains slow due to the absence of international visitors even though it has been released from the latest COVID-19 lockdown. Jennifer Cartwright-Butler, owner/operator of Jen C Collection, told Trib

Western Union targets 'top priority' out islands

WESTERN Union’s regional head says the company is targeting the Family Island vacuum caused by the withdrawal of the commercial banks as “a top priority”.André Largie said the commercial banking exit is enabling the money transfer business to expand

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WHO Director General pledges support after Dorian

THE World Health Organization’s Director General paid a courtesy call on Health Minister Dr Duane Sands on Friday to pledge the organisation’s support in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.

Realtor expands ahead of its 10th anniversary

Bahamas Islands Realty has unveiled expansion plans just short of celebrating its tenth anniversary “success as a small firm with large talent”.

MasterCard eyes Out Island tie-up with credit unions

MASTERCARD wants to introduce its payment technology in the Family Islands via partnerships with Bahamian credit unions, its executives said yesterday, targeting unbanked and under-served communities. Juan Zavala Aleman, MasterCard’s manager of acco

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Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre opens at last

GOVERNMENT officials commissioned the Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre in Abaco yesterday, touting it as a long-awaited boost to the island and the Christie administration’s National Health Insurance plans.

Tourism businesses begin to reopen in Grand Bahama

SEVERAL businesses in the tourism sector on Grand Bahama have reopened for business and are anticipating the arrival of visitors to the island this month.

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One & Only to host LPGA golf classic

A MAJOR professional golf tournament set to kick off on Paradise Island in May will showcase the country on a global scale, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcome said yesterday.

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Safe: Men found at sea

JULIAN WALLACE was thankful to be alive, after being stranded at sea for almost a week, with nothing but hope and prayers keeping him and his two shipmates alive.

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BREA's former GB head returns to Nassau roots

A former president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) Grand Bahama chapter has returned to her roots by joining ERA Dupuch Real Estate.

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Revelations explored for 40th anniversary

A CONFERENCE of ‘prophetic revelations’ concerning the Bahamas’ past, present and future has been held to mark the 40th Anniversary of Independence.

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POLITICOLE: Hurricane redevelopment and Bahamian self-reliance

TO NO one’s surprise, I am sure, the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin reveals a long list of developmental inadequacies in The Bahamas.

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More ‘operations’ planned for tax dodger crackdown

The authorities are planning “several operations” throughout The Bahamas targeting other suspected tax delinquents, the Ministry of Finance’s top official revealed last night, while their Harbour Island sweep is still not finished.