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BREA chief 'over the moon' on duty exemption extend

The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday said he was “over the moon” due to the Government’s decision to extend the first-time buyer Stamp Duty exemption for another five years, telling Tribune Business: “It’s Christmas.”

Exhibition goes 'Beneath The Hat' of Bahamian women

EXPLORING women’s love for hats and the place this particular fashion accessory has in Bahamian culture is the focus of the new ‘Beneath The Hat’ exhibition.

How soon is 'soon as possible'?

IN 1986, former Jamaican senator and Gleaner editor Hector Wynter said that cultural dominance should never deny press freedom. Three decades later, public dissatisfaction with the role that the media plays is still directly correlated to the level of access to information.

Gov't approves Ocean Club deal

The Prime Minister yesterday confirmed that Access Industries, the conglomerate controlled by Ukrainian-born billionaire Len Blavatnik, had received government approval to acquire Paradise Island’s One & Only Ocean Club.

TOUGH CALL: The enduring saga of Nygard

LAST month, the government announced a 21-day consultation period over Peter Nygard’s proposed redevelopment of his resort at the tip of Lyford Cay. Nygard wants to rebuild what was destroyed by fire in 2009, and is also seeking permission for unspecified new construction.

A change 'long overdue'

Twelve years ago, on the night of February 27, 2002, thousands of jubilant supporters of the Progressive Liberal Party celebrated on the grounds of Gambier House after it became clear that the Ingraham administration’s constitutional referendum, which aimed in part to obliterate discrimination against women in the Constitution, had failed.

A final farewell to Sir Albert Miller

SIR Albert Miller was laid to rest with full military honours in Freeport on Saturday, with the nation’s leaders, his family, friends, and many well wishers looking on as his flag-draped coffin was lifted and carried to its final resting place, just outside the church where he was a faithful member for many years.

TOUGH CALL: The rise and fall of Dr Arthur Porter

The unravelling of Dr Arthur Porter’s life didn’t begin in the Bahamas. But it could be considered to have ended here – more or less.

BTC's $56m capital spend 'largest ever'

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) $56 million capital investment spend for this year is its largest ever, as it moves to address dropped mobile calls and prepare for this market’s full liberalisation.

Androsian speaks out on election

Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha

Ash denies claims of police bid to ‘synchronise’ Gibson testimony

A BUSINESSMAN yesterday denied assertions that a police officer had previously arranged for him and a woman connected to former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson to “synchronise” their statements against the former parliamentarian.

Final respects paid to 'father figure' Dr Bernard Nottage

FAMILY, friends, and former political colleagues of former national security minister Dr Bernard Nottage on Friday paid their final respects to a man they all heralded as a "father figure", mentor, and a great "Bahamian patriot."

Govt and Central Bank in rate cut ‘panic attack’

The Government and Central Bank were yesterday accused of suffering “a panic attack” over the Bahamas’ ‘junk’ downgrade by the Opposition’s Senate leader, who branded the interest rate cut as “too little, too late”.

Crime solving must be free of politics

WE agree with Cynthia “Mother” Pratt’s recent statement that crime should not be politicised because it “knows no agenda; it doesn’t care about being bipartisan; it has no respect for no one party”.

Health system ‘not ready’ for NHI start

The Bahamian healthcare system is “not ready” for National Health Insurance (NHI), and will face a major challenge in coping with “an initial surge in demand” for services.

Happy birthday, Mr Christie

Happy 72nd birthday. You are energetic as ever, bouncing around The Bahamas and world at one hell of a pace. You still look good. You must, as it’s disconcerting to me when young, attractive women ask me who is the older of the two of us. If Bernie sees even half of that energy, you are a bigger hero in the eyes of your two younger brothers.

NIB ‘lost control’ of $11m housing loan

The National Insurance Board (NIB) “lost control” of its $10.8m loan to the Government’s housing scheme, a forensic audit probe found, leading to $2.753m in “unauthorised obligations” being incurred.

Doris Johnson’s role in the suffrage movement

ON SUNDAY Prime Minister Perry Christie spoke at a special Bethel Baptist Church service to commemorate National Women’s Month and the 50th anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement in the Bahamas.

Minnis on the PLP

As Leader of the Opposition, I have been astounded to see how the PLP has already allowed their second chance at rendering good, effective governance to degenerate into one of dishonour, an apparent unwillingness to adhere to the will of the people and an inglorious streak of scandalous revelations.

Mother and daughter represent Bahamas in softball contest

VERY seldom have you seen a parent and child combination reach the stage where they get to represent the country on a national team.

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