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Final list of candidates named for BUT election

THE stage has been set for the upcoming Bahamas Union of Teachers general and district elections with the final approved list of candidates being revealed yesterday.

Butler institute graduates 24 pupils

THE Bahamas’ first-ever butler training institute has seen 24 graduates obtain local and international certification, its facilitator said yesterday.

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Chambers and Partners, the London-based legal services referral and ranking service, has given Graham Thompson & Company, a top ranking with a ‘BAND 1’ designation for its Bahamian and recently-opened Turks and Caicos Islands office.

'We will not be bullied on VAT'

THE GOVERNMENT of the Bahamas will not be “bullied or threatened” to postpone or cancel the implementation of Value Added Tax, Minister of State for Finance Micheal Halkitis said yesterday.

Dr Porter's wife denied bail

THE wife of former MUHC boss Dr Arthur Porter will remain in a Canadian prison until a preliminary inquiry in September, according to Quebec court Judge Robert Marchi.

Clampdown on scrap metal is ‘in the works’

AMID increased calls for the government to move speedily in regulating scrap metal yards, Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave”’ Davis yesterday said a clamp down is in the works and forthcoming.

PM announces commission to create new festival

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced the formation of a National Festival Commission, charged with the conceptualisation of the new “Carnival-style” festival.

McCartney case: police confident of solution

PAUL Rolle, officer in charge of the Central Detective Unit, said yesterday that although police have no one in custody for the murder of businessman Kurt McCartney, they are confident they will solve the murder.

$5,000 gospel recording contract up for grabs

The new season of 242 Untapped is bringing new hosts and a $5000 prize, as judges seek out the Bahamas’ next gospel recording superstar. Returning to judge is producer/coach Chris Roberts, international worship leader; recording artist Nadene Moss, singer/songwriter; Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Farrington and Vincent ‘V-Mac’ McDonald of Elevation Records, who wears several hats as host, director and creator of the show.

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Taino Beach fails water standards

A popular beach on Grand Bahama has received a ‘no-swim’ alert by an international online organisation after failing to meet water quality standards.According to Swim Guide.org, water samples were taken on June 28 at Taino Beach by Save the Bays/Wate

Grand Lucayan purchase deal signed – mega-investment on the way

THE purchase deal for the Grand Lucayan resort was signed on Monday, setting plans in motion for a $300m investment development by the Royal Caribbean International and ITM Group to transform Grand Bahama and revive its beleaguered economy.

St George’s ACM celebrate anniversary weekend

On Saturday, November 17, the Anglican Church Men branch of St George Anglican Church hosted its annual Man and Boys Conference under the theme “Calling Men and Boys to be Intentional Disciples”.

Attorneys meet Ministry on VAT

Higgs & Johnson attorneys have met with John Rolle, the financial secretary, and other Ministry of Finance officials over Value-Added Tax (VAT), its ramifications and impending implementation. The session was described as “intense and tremendously beneficial”.

Icon Awards in this weekend's Big T

THE first Bahamian Icon awards were deemed a success by organisers and attendees who attended the black tie event on Saturday evening.

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To Sir Sidney . . .

TRIBUTES continue to pour in for beloved Bahamian actor and former ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier, who celebrated his 92nd birthday yesterday. Tribune reporter Denise Maycock recalls his visit to Grand Bahama in the late 1990's, and canvasses Bahamians from all walks of life on his impact.

Activist calls for Bahamians to wake up over ‘national crisis’

WITH the country’s murder count at a new national record, Grand Bahama activist Paul Joseph said the nation is in “a state of national crisis”.

Activists pleased with power cost reduction plans in Grand Bahama

After a long hiatus, local activists Troy Garvey and Etienne Farquharson met executives of the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) last month and said that they were pleased with the steps it is taking to reduce power cost for local consumers.

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