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Spin, spin, spin

One thing with the Davis Administration they are good at spinning events and so-called political interventions – the redundancies at Freeport Container, a perfect example.

Watson on disclosures is ludicrous

The comment from none other than PM press secretary on the non-compliance of many MPs is totally ludicrous... we take that approach then not paying $1bn of taxes we can use the same excuse? Sorry, Mr Watson, out of order.

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Minnis drops threat case

FNM party leader Dr Hubert Minnis has withdrawn his complaint against a PLP supporter who he claimed had threatened to kill him at an FNM Grill n’ Chill event at the Ingraham Park in Coopers Town, Abaco, on Saturday, September 15.

Roberts declines to explain Water and Sewerage plans

NEWLY-appointed Water and Sewerage chairman Bradley Roberts remained tight-lipped on his plans for the corporation yesterday.

Environment for growth

THE subject seizing the attention of most leaders of governments today is quest for economic growth. The state of the large economies of our region and the world at large are outside of our control. So despite the fact that the growth rate of those econom

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Praise for Cat Island students

THIRTY-FIVE Cat Islanders received certificates from the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute on Saturday and were urged by Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade to continue striving for excellence. Mr Greenslade,

UNITED STATES ADDS SYRIA TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING BLACKLIST

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday added Syria to the list of countries that could face US sanctions for not doing enough to combat trafficking. Sixteen other nations were included among those not even making significant efforts to mee

Review of land laws expected during term

A REVIEW of commonage land laws will be undertaken during the next five years, according to the government.

Rethink your behavior, PM

The PLP who made it their tag line to call Hubert Ingraham a dictator have produced a Divine Right Prime Minister in Perry G Christie.

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CG ATLANTIC Summer Internship Programme now taking applications

College students and recent graduates considering career possibilities within the insurance industry can now apply for summer internships with CG Atlantic. The in-person programme introduces successful applicants to various aspects of the insurance business and runs from June 26th to August 18th.

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DNA: We will work for all

DNA leader Branville McCartney said his party is committed to redefining the role of government if they are victorious at the polls.

Union still seeking City Markets talks

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net TRADE union executives up to last night were still attempting to arrange a meeting with the principal of the City Markets foodstore chain to discuss the fate of the stores and its e

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FNM accused of misrepresenting PLP record

THE Free National Movement has been accused of misrepresenting the record of the opposition in an effort to distract from its own shortcomings. In a statement released to the press

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Four honoured for their heroic actions saving a woman from a sinking car

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force gave four people bravery awards for helping to save Saniyah Penn, 16, from waters near Arawak Cay when a vehicle she was in went overboard and started sinking on October 22.

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Diamond depository deal would help ensure Botswana not ‘held hostage’ by global north

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis elaborated on his hopes of turning Grand Bahama into a depository for diamonds from Botswana during the closing press conference of his trip.

GB registrar general’s office waiting on relief from the heat

THE Registrar General has hired contractors to repair the air conditioning units at the Registrar General’s department office in Grand Bahama.

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Concerns over Haiti travel ban extension

ACTIVIST Louby Georges has raised concerns over the recent extension of the government’s travel ban on Haiti.

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STAY OUT OF TROUBLE, MAN TOLD AFTER THREAT TO KILL BOAT MATE

A 45-year-old who threatened to kill his boat mate during a drunken argument was yesterday discharged on the agreement that he would stay out of trouble.

HOUSING CONTRACT SIGNED

A CONTRACT was signed on Wednesday for the installation of civil works for phase one of the Carmichael Village Subdivision.

Finding a formula for success

Several years ago, there was an article in the Wall Street Journal which laid out an irrefutable formula for success in life, for everyone. That formula is as follows: