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Gaming discrimination end will 'go in both directions'

The Gaming Board's executive chairman yesterday indicated that casinos are open to Bahamians gaming at their resorts as the deputy prime minister conceded the separation from web shops is growing "thin".

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Crooked Island man denies assaulting police officers

A MAN from Crooked Island was arraigned yesterday on five separate charges, including two counts of assaulting police officers and causing harm to another man.

GB ‘is famous for pipeline projects’

A Grand Bahama businessman yesterday said the island is “famous for having things in the pipeline” and he will believe the Grand Lucayan has been sold when he sees it.

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Abaco school ‘still needs another ten teachers’

THE president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers says that Patrick J Bethel High School in Abaco still desperately needs more teachers, about a month after staff held a demonstration on the island.

Bringing triathlons and road races back to Abaco

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net WITH the increasing popularity of triathlons and road races on the local racing calendar, Abaco island is next to play host in March. The inaugural Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend (GAFFW) 20

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Making a splash before ringing the bell

THE FNM will fight over every vote and work without pause in the lead-up to the election, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told supporters yesterday. Mr Ingraham made the announcement at the FNM's Red Splash event at

Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend on Treasure Cay

Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend on Treasure Cay By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net WITH the increasing popularity of road races and triathlons on the Bahamian calendar, Abaco island is all set to play host to the inaugural G

Over 100 Out Island firms aided by $30m BDB facility

The Bahamas Development Bank’s (BDBs) $30m loan facility is projected to benefit more than 100 Family Island businesses.

Abaco jam maker laments lack of Out Island support

An Abaco jam and preservative maker needs $80,000 for a new machine to scale-up production and is lamenting the lack of support for Family Island businesses.

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Bahamas closes in on six straight

TEAM Bahamas drew closer to capturing its sixth straight and eight out of nine CARIFTA Swimming Championship title on day three of the four-day competition last night at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.

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Island Luck helping entrepreneurs to stand on their OWN

THE Island Luck Cares Foundation yesterday announced the winners of its third annual OWN Bahamas entrepreneurship programme, an initiative that offers funding and other resources for aspiring entrepreneurs who do not have the capital to bring their g

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University of Florida partnership brings dental care to Andros students

A team of 20 dentists and dental students from the University of Florida, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Public Hospitals Authority and the Ministry of Education, is bringing oral healthcare to students in North and Central Andros.

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Lyford Cay International School hosts its 6th annual KPMG Football Fest

LYFORD Cay International School (LCIS) hosted its 6th Annual KPMG Football Fest last weekend.

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UPDATED: Fisherman killed in Andros boat explosion

TRAGEDY struck Andros Tuesday morning when a 53-year-old man was killed in a fishing boat explosion off Morgan’s Bluff.

Court of Appeal orders murder conviction retrial

THE Court of Appeal has quashed the murder conviction of a man sentenced to almost 40 years in prison for murdering a retired physician in his Long Island home.

Seeking a reply

I would appreciate it if you would publish this letter to Mr Richard Hardy, Director (Acting) of Lands and Surveys, in the hope that I shall get a reply to my question.

Doctors gains $5m IDB COVID loan

Doctors Hospital has received a $5m loan from an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) affiliate to support its working capital needs and meet the “evolving” demands imposed by COVID-19.

Govt’s poor treatment of Bahamians

Please see the list attached of almost a hundred Government employees that Paradise Island Lighthouse & Beach Club have been sent on a merry-go-round in seeking approvals, giving presentations, writing letters, providing a never ending litany of requirements, present to board meetings, asked for meetings, being told “no”, the big Bahamian government run-around and yet foreign investors get the red carpet treatment and a one stop shop at the Office of the Prime Minister!

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Lloyd ‘very satisfied’ with education access

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said he is “very satisfied” his ministry has provided students access to quality education during the coronavirus pandemic.

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BPL works to restore power in New Providence blackout

ABOUT 30 percent of New Providence had power restored by 6pm last night following an island-wide blackout early Monday, according to Minister of Works Desmond Bannister. At a press conference, he explained that water likely impacted an engine at sub-