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Super Value chief in resort exit ‘gem’

Super Value’s owner says his Bimini Sands property will be transformed into “a little gem” matching nearby Cat Cay through the deal that will secure his resort industry exit.

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McAlpine: Don’t be so petty, Dr Minnis

PINERIDGE MP Frederick McAlpine hit out at Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday, likening the nation’s leader to a coach keeping a “good player” on the bench due to “personal or petty” reasons.

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Minnis planning his second term

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told jubilant party supporters in Grand Bahama that before retiring he will serve a second term as prime minister. Dr Minnis expressed confidence in his party’s victory at the polls in 2022 at the FNM’s headquarters in Freeport, where he received a resounding welcome on his arrival at a special meeting on Friday evening.

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Large support for expansion of NHI to fund health care

NEARLY 90 percent of respondents in a new survey support the expansion of NHI to provide affordable coverage for high cost medical care — including treatment for widespread cancers, dialysis and heart attacks.

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Alternative products cut BTC’s energy use

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Co. (BTC) has recorded a more than 30 percent reduction in energy consumption after switching to alternative energy products at 12 facilities.

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Bahamian elite and college athletes have busy weekend

IT was another busy weekend for a number of Bahamian elite and collegiate athletes.

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Bahamians take NCAA Division I basketball spotlight

A MATCHUP between a pair of Bahamians in a double overtime thriller highlighted the weekend of play in NCAA Division I basketball.

Regulator signs new EU fund access deal

The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has announced the signing of its 28th agreement to ensure local fund managers have access to European markets.

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Royal Oasis property, International Bazaar approval process underway

THE approval process is under way for interested buyers for the former Royal Oasis property and the International Bazaar in Grand Bahama, said Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson on Thursday.

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37th Hugh Campbell: Teams eliminated on day 4

DAY four of the 37th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic featured the first round of eliminations in this year’s event while several winning teams went head-to-head.

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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.

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I'll discuss Dames and Sands on Friday, says PM

Dr Hubert Minnis said he will address public calls for the removal of two Cabinet ministers involvedin the Frank Smith bribery and extortion trial tomorrow.

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‘Lucayan purchase was essential for economy’

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday insisted that government’s purchase of the Grand Lucayan Resort was essential to save the Grand Bahama economy, and that he would do it again.

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Lewis lays down the law

Too many people feel they have to get their way by bullying and humiliating other people

BULLYING in school is a growing concern and students attending a Student Leadership Symposium in Grand Bahama were encouraged to be heroes and to respect and appreciate others for their differences.

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Investor confidence 'growing in Grand Bahama'

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the groundbreaking for a new $4-million Colonial Group International (CGI) Building in Freeport yesterday indicated a growing investor confidence in the revival of Grand Bahama’s economy.

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Scholar Athlete of The Year Awards committee announces the nominees

THE Scholar Athlete of The Year Awards committee announced the nominees from the high school and primary schools at the Bahamas Union of Teachers Hall last week Friday.

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Hotels: ‘We’ve never seen this in ten years’

The Nassau/Paradise Island hotel industry has “rebounded with gains not seen for ten years”, it was revealed yesterday, as room revenues closed 2018 up 34 percent year-over-year.

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Moree’s Minnis’ man for new CJ

BRIAN Moree, a senior partner of McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes, is widely expected to become the next Chief Justice of the Bahamas.

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NBA Players Association hosts annual All-Star Weekend meetings in Bahamas for first time

THE NBA Players Association embarked on a new venture by hosting their annual All-Star Weekend meetings in the Bahamas for the first time.

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Ingraham condemns Chief Justice delay

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham is “disappointed and distressed” at Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ lengthy delay in filling the post of Chief Justice.