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Political rhetoric vs politcial will

EDITOR, The Tribune. There is a saying that can be found in almost all major religious text or Bible: "Ye shall know them by their fruits." That is to say, know them not so much by what they say but rather by what they do. One can glean much about the tw

Political rhetoric vs politcial will

EDITOR, The Tribune. There is a saying that can be found in almost all major religious text or Bible: "Ye shall know them by their fruits." That is to say, know them not so much by what they say but rather by what they do. One can glean much about the tw

Political rhetoric vs politcial will

EDITOR, The Tribune. There is a saying that can be found in almost all major religious text or Bible: "Ye shall know them by their fruits." That is to say, know them not so much by what they say but rather by what they do. One can glean much about the tw

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture announces 2026 edition

FOLLOWING the conclusion of the sixth Bahamas Games on Saturday night, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg announced the seventh edition is scheduled for 2026.

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Coral farm project gains GBPA support

A BID to establish a commercial coral farm on Grand Bahama has garnered the support of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Grand Bahama Development Company with the pilot project poised to be the first in a global network boosting preservation efforts.

Call for national taskforce to help young men

A VETERAN Bahamian educator believes the country should begin to look at the establishment of a National Task Force on the State of Black Men and Boys in The Bahamas as a national intervention to change the lives of troubled males.

2018 CARIFTA Games all set for November 15

THE Bahamas Association of Athletics Associations (BAAA) and the North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) signed an agreement on November 15 to host the 2018 CARIFTA Games in the Bahamas. The signing by both organis

VAT gives Bahamas unwanted world lead

Bahamian businesses have suffered the largest worldwide increase in the time they are forced to spend on tax compliance as a result of Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) implementation, a World Bank report has found.

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Turnquest says tax bill will ease business

DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest, the minister of finance, said the passing of the Grand Bahama (Port Area) Extension of Tax Exemptions Bill 2017, will repeal and replace the Grand Bahama (Port Area) Investment Incentives Act 2016, which is co

Lawyer: GB needs a functioning airport

A Grand Bahama attorney is concerned that the island would not be able to support any significant sustainable investment projects or developments “without a properly functioning airport”. In a press statement, lawyer K Brian Hanna said: “I do not se

Who knows where the future will take us . . .

I was saddened to read in The Tribune the article about a newly emergent marine epidemic that in the past five months has spread rapidly over 20 percent of the coral reefs in Grand Bahama’s national parks. Apparently, there is no cure.

GB ‘really getting back’ into tourism

The Bahamas’ top tourism official yesterday said Grand Bahama was “really getting back into business” with 84 percent of hotels, and 55 percent of the island’s attractions, now receiving visitors.

Tourism sees little impact from COVID downgrade

Hotel operators yesterday forecast that The Bahamas’ downgrade to “do not travel” status yet again by US health authorities will have little to no impact on travel demand.

14 sworn in as Bahamas citizens

FOURTEEN people were sworn-in as Bahamian citizens at an official swearing-in ceremony yesterday in Grand Bahama.

Bahamas in multiple aviation agreements

The Bahamas last week signed multiple aviation agreements in a bid to stimulate increased airlift that will drive economic and tourism growth.

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Bahamas scores extra points with Redskins alumni and Fans

NASSAU, Bahamas — The three-day inaugural Doug Williams and Legends Weekend held in Nassau, Bahamas, June 8-11 was a tremendous success and players and Washington Redskins fans are already looking forward to next year’s event.The event is in partners

Call for reduction in electricity cost in Grand Bahama

THE Coalition of Concerned Citizens is calling on the newly elected Minnis administration to intervene in getting the cost of electricity reduced in Grand Bahama to help stimulate the Freeport economy. Edward Victor, chairman of the Coalition of Co

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Bahamas Ambassador to the US meets President Obama

WASHINGTON, DC – Dr Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, officially presented his credentials to President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday.

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Bahamas Bowl to hit new stadium

Mark the date down: December 24. The event: the 2014 Bahamas Bowl. The venue: Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

Phase one of water project nears completion in Holmes Rock

THE first phase of a potable water project in West Grand Bahama is nearly complete and residents will soon no longer have to install their own individual pump and well at their property.