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Time to build state-of-the-art motorsports circuit with FIA

WITH the progression of the EduKarting series, the attention drawn by Bahamas Speedweek Revival, enthusiasts of the sport suggest it is now time to make good on plans to construct a state-of-the-art motorsports circuit in conjunction with the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), world motorsport’s governing body.

Businessman’s shock at lack of consultation

AN EAST Grand Bahama businessman is shocked that further consultation was not held as promised with residents in the area before an official announcement listing the four proposed parks in Grand Bahama under the new Marine Protected Areas was made this week.

Rugby Americas: Team Bahamas winless at 0-3

IT was a new venue but the same result for the Bahamas Rugby Football Union’s national team as they remained winless at 0-3 in the Rugby Americas North Championship.

Couples share unforgettable date night with the Bahamas

Couples were treated to a picturesque night with the Bahamas at the Bahamian Date Night in New York City on June 2.

Bahamas gains $10m Saudi 'incubation' loan

The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday revealed that The Bahamas has secured a $10m loan from Saudi Arabia to finance the development of so-called "incubation centres" for tourism start-ups and small businesses.

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Trinidad 'circumventing' Bahamas courts on CLICO

THE US attorney for CLICO (Bahamas) liquidator yesterday said the move by the insolvent insurer's Trinidadian affiliate to examine his client appeared to be "an effort to circumvent" court proceedings in the Bahamas.

Minister leads Grand Bahama tour after storm

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – Grand Bahama was spared the full wrath of Hurricane Sandy, but residents on the northern shore experienced severe flooding to their homes.

BOB appoints first ever female chair

Bank of The Bahamas yesterday said it has appointed its first-ever female chair with attonery Donna Harding-Lee taking over the post with effect from March 18 following the necessary Central Bank approval.

GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access

GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net LESS than 60 per cent of Bahamian homes have Internet access, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive has said

GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access

GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net LESS than 60 per cent of Bahamian homes have Internet access, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive has said

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PM: 'We did not invite president'

THE Bahamas government did not invite Haitian President Michel Martelly to the Bahamas, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham explained Saturday, after

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Concern over Margaritaville at Sea discontinuing ticket sales in Grand Bahama

Kwasi Thompson, Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, is concerned about Margaritaville’s decision to stop selling tickets originating from Grand Bahama.

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Grand Bahama ‘a top priority for the government’

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis reassured residents at a victory celebration over the weekend that Grand Bahama is a top priority for his government and revealed some of the initiatives planned for the island.

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Drake students to take part in Race Weekend for the 5th straight year

FOR the fifth year in a row, a group of Drake University students will travel to The Bahamas in January to take part in the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW).

Women 'to play crucial part' in economic growth of island

WOMEN will play an important role in the economic advancement of Grand Bahama, said Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson at the opening of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Conference on Monday evening. FIDA’s 36th Tr

Southern island airlift partner now 'pending'

THE Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board (BOIPB) is eyeing an airline partner to address the “terrible” connectivity undermining tourism in the southern Bahamas, its director revealed yesterday.Kerry Fountain revealed to Tribune Business: “We do have a

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Silver for national volleyball team

The Bahamas men’s national volleyball fell short in their bid to regain the CAZOVA (Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association) Championships that they last held in 2012, losing to host Suriname in the championship game on Tuesday night at the Ismay Van Wilgen Sporthal in Parimaribo, Suriname.

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Wish Fred Smith dead? Mitchell declines to comment

FRED Mitchell declined to comment yesterday after a website he previously said “aligns itself with his thinking” wished death on attorney Fred Smith. Editorial writers on the Bahamas Uncensored website hoped for a more harmful outcome for Mr Smith,

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UN warns of long road back for fishing sector

THE Bahamas’ lobster and fisheries industry - a sector worth $75m - has been severely set back by Hurricane Dorian, and United Nations assessors say it could take two years for Abaco and Grand Bahama to recover. A report by The Food and Agriculture

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Puerto Rico blows out Bahamas by 64 points

The Bahamas couldn’t stop the up-tempo game from host Puerto Rica and ended up getting blown out by 64 points in the FIBA U17 Centrobasket Championship for Women.