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'A Religious Revolution' wins photo competition

‘A RELIGIOUS Evolution’ was the first-place winner of a photo competition to mark the 150th anniversary of the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands.

IWFS announces new award in honour of Jackson Burnside

IWFS announces new award in honour of Jackson Burnside In Junkanoo, architecture, culture and so much more, Jackson Burnside III pioneered with his talent and dedication. A love of the craft and an eagerness to experience the world led Mr Burnside to tra

The world's strongest earthquakes and tsunamis

(AP) - A look at the world's strongest earthquakes and tsunamis since 1976: March 20, 2012: A 7.4-magnitude quake with an epicenter in Guerrero state shakes central southern Mexico, swaying buildings in Mexico City. March 11, 2011: A magnitude 8.9 quake

Ifficer in shooting off active duty

Ifficer in shooting off active duty By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net THE police officer who shot and killed a reportedly unarmed man in Crooked Island over the weekend has been removed from active duty, the Tribune has

Focus on the middle and lower class

The road to re-election for Prime Minister Philip Davis could be a simple one:

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BPL struggles persist as power failures continue

BAHAMAS Power and Light’s struggle to provide reliable electricity this summer continued over the weekend, with outages on various islands.

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Two power outages over weekend

AN issue at Bahamas Power and Light’s Clifton Pier station led to a “widespread” outage in New Providence last night, the utility provider said.

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Morton Salt facilities on Inagua damaged

MORTON Salt, the largest employer in Inagua, sustained “extensive” roof damage as a result of Hurricane Irma’s powerful winds.

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Man killed as car hits wall

A MAN was killed in a traffic accident in Long Island on Wednesday afternoon.Chief Superintendent Craig Stubbs told The Tribune yesterday the victim was travelling south on Queen’s Highway, near McKenzie’s.The driver lost control of his blue 2008 Hon

Ministry of Tourism officials attend service to give thanks to God

In a recent church service held at St Agnes, staff of the Ministry of Tourism assembled to give thanks as an organisation, just two months into the recovery and rebuilding efforts for Abaco and Grand Bahama post Hurricane Dorian.

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Business chief insists Abaco security must be restored before commerce can restart

Security is a primary concern for restarting commerce in Abaco and bringing in international cargo, the island’s Chamber of Commerce President Ken Hutton warned yesterday.Hutton told Tribune Business: “Inadequate security is a very big factor in us g

Service quality win for Freeport firm

A Freeport-based small business has been recognised by the world’s largest travel platform for the quality of its customer service.

Conference's focus on sustainable tourism

A two-day Small Island Developing States Conference (SIDS), which is set to kick-off on February 19, will be the highlight of the Ministry of Tourism’s ‘Sustainable Tourism Month’.
 The Ministry has designated February as Sustainable Tourism Month, in keeping with the 50th anniversary of the country’s number industry.

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Clay Moxey wins latest 'Sands Man in the Boat' sculling race

CLAY Moxey emerged victorious in the latest ‘Sands Man in the Boat’ sculling races in front of hundreds of Bahamians on Saturday at the Grand Bahama Regatta at Taino Beach. Moxey beat Equilla Lafleur and Steven Rolle, who won previous rounds at the National Family Island Regatta in Exuma and Long Island Regatta.

TOUGH CALL: Another set of islands another set of solutions

KIRKWALL, Orkney – Visiting this remote group of islands off Scotland’s northeast coast recently, I was struck by some remarkable similarities to the Bahamas.

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INSIGHT: 'This is Hurricane Katrina for the Bahamas'

The first relief expert into Crooked Island found unprecedented hurricane damage for a Bahamian island. Darren Adler tells The Tribune about rescues, necessities and evacuations.

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FACE TO FACE: The rage of Hurricane Andrew set Shaun on a mission to serve

ELEUTHERA is emerging as a leading island in The Bahamas due, in part, to an organization committed to strengthening the community, connecting the island and planning for the future. The One Eleuthera Foundation has found a way to be just that - a strong foundation for the island and its residents to grow and thrive - together. It has been so successful many people throughout the country have heard of One Eleuthera. Its motto sets the tone for a mantra the entire country should follow - “Working Together to Own and Sustain Our Economy”.

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SATURDAY UPDATES: All clear for New Providence, Andros, Abaco, Eleuthera – Hurricane Warning remains for Grand Bahama, Bimini, Berry Islands and neighbouring cays

10pm: A statement from BPL on power restoration efforts – Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd (BPL) wishes to confirm for customers that we have begun restoration efforts and have returned service to some of the feeders, but BPL continues to prioritize safety of our customers and staff as we recover from Hurricane Isaias.

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THE BIG QUESTION: What would you do to solve the Cabbage Beach access problem?

This week saw beach vendors angrily protesting over the closure of an access point to Cabbage Beach. What would YOU do to solve the problem of beach access on Paradise Island?

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How are the BEC power cuts affecting you?

As another island-wide blackout causes misery for businesses and residents, frustration with BEC continues to mount.