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BTC negotiator's 'not paid $1m'

A LOCAL tabloid’s article that $1 million will be paid to the government’s negotiating team for recapturing the majority shares in the Bahamas Telecommunications Company was dismissed as “completely false” by Prime Minister Christie.

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Bahamas to help stabilise failing Caribbean economies

THE Bahamas joined other CARICOM countries in agreeing to establish a Caribbean Investment Fund to help stabilise failing economies in the region.

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Robbery suspects claim police 'threatened to dump us in a hole'

THREE men charged in connection with the multi-thousand dollar armored car theft two weeks ago claimed they were threatened to be dumped in a hole while in body bags.

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Murder vicitm stabbed 14 times

A DOCTOR testified that eight of the 14 sharp-force injuries that led to a man’s death were stab wounds.

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Miller: Ex-Robin Hood store 'must open' before Christmas

MARIO’S Bowling and Entertainment Palace chief, Leslie Miller, said that despite earlier setbacks he expects to have the former Robin Hood store open by Christmas, telling Tribune Business: “We have to catch Christmas season.”

sports inbrief

OLYMPICS TICKETS SALES THROUGH the International Association of Athletic Associations (IAAF), the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has Olympic Track and Field tickets for purchase. Individuals interested should contact Linda Thompson at

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Family Island candidates predict big wins

FAMILY Island candidates in Eleuthera and Long Island are already projecting big wins in the May 7 general election.

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More rain in the forecast

AFTER two severe weather warnings, the Bahamas can expect a break from overcast and rainy weather by mid-morning today, but more showers are forecast for the week ahead.

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Up to 200 jobs from $110m marina resort

THE Legendary Marina Resort is set to develop a $110m project in eastern New Providence that would deliver up to 200 jobs.

Retailers ‘understand’ minimum wage increase

MERCHANTS said they understand the move to increase minimum wage as it is necessary to help ease the cost of the living crisis within the country.

Bartoli won't play in Olympics

MARION Bartoli says it's unlikely she'll play in the 2012 London Olympics because of a "heartbreaking" dispute with the French tennis federation. Bartoli is France's top tennis player and is ranked No. 9. But to compete in the Olympics, the International

Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem

Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE majority of Tribune242.com readers think foreign assistance is needed to tackle the nation's escalating crime problem. The high-profile arrival of New

Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem

Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE majority of Tribune242.com readers think foreign assistance is needed to tackle the nation's escalating crime problem. The high-profile arrival of New

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Macedonia, St Mark's still undefeated

WITH just two more weeks left in the regular season in the Baptist Sports Council's 2012 Basketball League, there are only two teams still undefeated. Both Macedonia and St Mark's top the men's A and B divisions respectively with perfect 3-0 win-loss reco

Police yet to confirm captured man's ID

Police yet to confirm captured man's ID By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net POLICE said they arrested a man thought to be a prisoner who escaped custody, but 24 hours later still didn't know if they had the right man. Seni

Police yet to confirm captured man's ID

Police yet to confirm captured man's ID By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net POLICE said they arrested a man thought to be a prisoner who escaped custody, but 24 hours later still didn't know if they had the right man. Seni

Bahamas police call in New York supercop

Bahamas police call in New York supercop THE man credited with breaking the back of New York City's criminal underworld has been invited to advise Bahamian police as the government steps up its zero tolerance campaign against all forms of criminality. Wi

Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem

Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE majority of Tribune242.com readers think foreign assistance is needed to tackle the nation's escalating crime problem. The high-profile arrival of New

Local riders turn heads on final day of Tour of the Bahamas

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE final day of the 9th annual Tour of the Bahamas was a productive day for local riders while the winners from the most high profile visiting team dominated in the Pro division. Bahamian resi

Let's Get it Started

Let's Get it Started By Get Well Bahamas PHASE three of the 16-week Get Well Bahamas Health and Fitness challenge is off to a great start, with 40 participants working to lose weight and improve their overall physical and mental health. The objectives