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Kudos to Dr Minnis

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Celebrity artist earns praise of ex-presidential candidate McCain

JAMAAL Rolle, The Tribune’s cartoonist, has received a ringing endorsement of his portrait work from a former US presidential candidate.

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INSIGHT: The FNM’s pied piper is playing the wrong tune

If the Opposition leader was trying to defend the common man at and after the Cabbage Beach protests, he got it wrong again, Stanley Cartwright says.

The Bahamas’ long journey backwards

“THE Bahamas has come a long way in three and a half years!” boasts PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts in a release sent to the press on Tuesday ridiculing observations made by FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest on government’s poor performance.

REAL ESTATE: Get the foundations right - solid tips for smooth building

Before first-time home builders lay the first block, Raymond Antonio advises on the essential elements they should consider

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Taxi cab protest over tour operators

IRATE taxi cab drivers blocked the road at Freeport Harbour to protest what they are calling the unfair “hogging” and transport of cruise ship passengers by private tour operators.

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In the eye of the makeup artist

SHE started out in the unlikely field of banking, but today Lucy Lu is on her way to becoming one of the Bahamas’ leading makeup artists.

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Twins mix and match to produce special cupcakes

IT HAS only been a few months since twins, Deandra and D’shanti Pinder, turned what was once a hobby into a cup cake making business, but their treats have quickly become a sweet tooth must for Bahamians.

Top contractor hopeful on 50% 'inquiry' growth

A leading contractor has seen a 50 per cent year-over-year increase in inquiries from potential construction clients, although he believes the industry’s prospects will not improve until the New Year.

Banking jobs lost with RBC PI branch closure

More banking jobs are set to be lost after Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) confirmed over the weekend that it plans to close its Paradise Island branch on October 17, part of a continuing consolidation strategy designed to reduce costs and boost efficiency.

'Champagne pops' on telecoms merger nod

A Bahamian telecommunications provider’s principal is preparing to “pop champagne bottles”, after the Government finally approved a deal that will unleash $50 million in investment and the creation of up to 100 local jobs.

Educators urged to ‘loosen grip’ on vocational training

A former Chamber of Commerce chairman has urged educators “to give up their grip” on vocational training, and let industry drive course content and standards.

What do patrols accomplish?

Greetings and thank you for the opportunity being afforded me, to make these several points for contemplation, analysis, accuracy and correctness, I appreciate it.

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‘Lord knows’ Freeport requires tourism scale

An ex-tourism minister yesterday voiced optimism that the Grand Lucayan’s sale will be the “catalyst” that builds scale by luring other resort developers to Freeport, adding: “Lord knows Grand Bahama needs it.”

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BUDGET: Plan for minimum wage rise and extra pay for civil servants

AS he unveiled his administration’s plans for the next fiscal year, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced a series of policy initiatives that are envisioned to assist Bahamians struggling with the inflationary high cost of living.

Freedom Farm dominates Andre Rodgers Nationals

THE Bahamas Baseball Association returned to play in its marquee event for local youth baseball, the Andre Rodgers National Championships.

Economic recovery not strong enough to dent unemployment

The Bahamas’ economic recovery to-date has not been strong enough “ to achieve substantial gains in employment and a broadening of private sector demand”, the Central Bank noting that commercial bank loan arrears had almost hit the 20 per cent mark.

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CWC: 'No major problems' with Gov't over BTC

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) majority owner yesterday said it did not "anticipate significant problems" with the newly-elected Progressive Liberal Pa

‘Very distressing’: Govt’s 4,500 civil service growth

The Christie administration’s expansion of the civil service by a net 4,500 persons since taking office was yesterday branded “very distressing” by a leading governance campaigner, who said it had failed to produce improved public services.

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Mixed relay gold for the Bahamas

While the United States of America was dominant over the two days, the Bahamas saved its best performance in the introduction of the mixed 4x 400 metres at the third IAAF/BTC World Relays.