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Surgeon joins list of fabulous fathers

DR Robin Roberts is another of the fathers who was recently honoured by Mount Tabor Full Gospel Church, in the run-up to the 40th Anniversary of Independence and whom The Tribune is featuring as part of its ongoing anniversary coverage.

PM praises Moxey for pursuing her dream

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday commended Bahamian Ginger Moxey for the level of success she has attained at the age of 40, resigning from her executive post at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, to open Immerse Bahamas, a 700 Partners non-profit organisation.

Gov’t, private sector slam EU ‘blacklisting’

The Government and private sector have slammed as “highly disappointing” the European Union’s (EU) decision to ‘blacklist’ this nation’s financial services industry, arguing that the move has no merit.

Gov’t, private sector slam EU ‘blacklisting’

The Government and private sector have slammed as “highly disappointing” the European Union’s (EU) decision to ‘blacklist’ this nation’s financial services industry, arguing that the move has no merit.

Team Bahamas ends up 6th overall at the 29th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships

TEAM Bahamas faced off against the best junior golfers in the region but fell one spot off their pace in recent years.

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Highest US COVID rating ‘paves way’ for test ease

A senior hotelier yesterday voiced optimism that The Bahamas’ achievement in attaining the highest-possible COVID rating with US health regulators “paves the way” for both to review the testing protocols required to enter their nations.

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Sir Arthur Foulkes will be Queen's special guest at opening ceremonies

LONDON, England — Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes said he was delighted to be back at Bahamas House, albeit in a different capacity as he welcomed Team Bahamas to the 2012 Olympic Games.

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Government putting legislation in place for ministry of Grand Bahama

FREEPORT - DR Michael Darville said government was in the process of properly structuring and putting legislation in place for the new Ministry of Grand Bahama. Dr Darville, MP for Pin

Major reforms needed for GB ‘tech hub’ plan

The Government faces a massive task to make Grand Bahama a technology hub, a confidential report has revealed, despite hopes of attracting “hundreds of companies in months”.

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How can we drill for oil?

BAHAMAS National Trust is against Bahamas Petroleum Company’s proposed exploratory oil drilling before year’s end, insisting yesterday that several factors present serious concerns.

‘Huge confidence boost’ if all GBPA licensees get 20-year tax break

Freeport will enjoy “a huge boost to business confidence” if the Government delivers a 20-year ‘tax break’ renewal for all, the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president said yesterday.

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Optimist Championships set for Nassau Yacht Club

AT one point following the destruction of Hurricane Dorian on Abaco and Grand Bahama, the Bahamas Sailing Association and the Bahamas National Sailing School had contemplated cancelling the 2019 Optimist North American Championships.

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DNA: ‘Back to square one’ after landfill manager suspends services

RENEW Bahamas’ decision to suspend its services as manager of the New Providence landfill has relegated the site’s woes “back to square one,” according to DNA Leader Branville McCartney, who charged that the Renew Bahamas experiment has proven to be a “complete and utter waste of time”.

BOB ‘bad bank’ got security for realtor’s $9.4m

Kings Real Estate’s principal obtained $9.365 million in credit from Bank of the Bahamas that is at least partially secured on Ocean Club Estates real estate transferred to the taxpayer-owned ‘bad bank’ that is Bahamas Resolve.

Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation elects new officers

THE Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation (BAWF) elected a new slate of officers on Saturday, October 28 to further develop the sport of wrestling in the Bahamas. President Clarence Rolle was returned for a second consecutive term and the federation

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Haitians sent back from GB

SIXTY-TWO Haitians were repatriated from Freeport, Grand Bahama to Port-au-Prince, Haiti on board a Bahamasair charter flight under heavy escort by law enforcement officers yesterday morning.

Delta announces GB service from Atlanta

A Bahamian cultural extravaganza was the highlight of a weekend Atlanta reception hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and the Grand Bahama Tourism Board to support the upcoming launch of Delta’s direct service between the city and Grand Bahama, beginning on December 19.

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Spreading the Bahamas word at U.S. mall

THE Bahamas launched a new marketing initiative, Mall Domination, at the Broward Mall, Plantation Florida, this past weekend.

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Bahamas undefeated in beach soccer tourney

Lesly St Fleur named the MVP

International beach soccer returned to the national stadium and the senior men’s national team made history before an enthusiastic home crowd eager to see the sport once again played at the highest level. The Bahamas completed an undefeated run to claim the 2022 Bahamas Beach Soccer Cup last night with a thrilling 3-1 win over Colombia in the tournament finale.

EU warning to Bahamas: Tax system ‘harmful’

THE Bahamas was warned in late January 2018 that its tax system is “harmful”, with the European Union (EU) demanding a detailed action ‘plan’ to remedy “deficiencies” within one month.