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Bahamas learns from Caymanos

GEORGE TOWN, the Cayman Islands - the political status of this tiny British Overseas Territory south of Cuba, which enjoys one of the world's highest standards of living, has been described by local intellectuals as "voluntary colonialism". As late as the

Bahamas learns from Caymanos

GEORGE TOWN, the Cayman Islands - the political status of this tiny British Overseas Territory south of Cuba, which enjoys one of the world's highest standards of living, has been described by local intellectuals as "voluntary colonialism". As late as the

Bahamas learns from Caymanos

GEORGE TOWN, the Cayman Islands - the political status of this tiny British Overseas Territory south of Cuba, which enjoys one of the world's highest standards of living, has been described by local intellectuals as "voluntary colonialism". As late as the

Bahamas learns from Caymanos

GEORGE TOWN, the Cayman Islands - the political status of this tiny British Overseas Territory south of Cuba, which enjoys one of the world's highest standards of living, has been described by local intellectuals as "voluntary colonialism". As late as the

Gov’t ‘took back’ LPG dealer profits

Any profits that liquefied petroleum  gas (LPG) dealers made from the fall in global prices has been “taken back” by the Government via increased taxes, Tribune Business was told yesterday

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Nationals: Cobras win opener, 54-32 over Cherubims

TOP seeds and recent title winners continued to roll with dominant performances on the opening day of the Bahamas National High School Basketball tournament.

Resorts World Bimini announces 'improved transportation initiative'

OFFICIALS at Resorts World Bimini (RWB) have announced sweeping changes to the resort's transportation strategy, saying that its new multi-tiered "improved transportation initiative" will deliver "Bimini Bliss" to scores of guests quicker and more efficiently.

Minister: Bimini will still have ferry service

The Minister of Tourism said yesterday that Bimini would likely benefit from more overnight visitors with Resorts World’s (RWB) decision to reintroduce non-stop commercial flights to the island from Florida, but promised: “We are not going to allow Bimini to not have a ferry service.”

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Crossing bridge to Paradise Island to cost you eight cents more - in VAT!

THE decision to implement value added tax on the toll at the Sidney Poitier Bridge to Paradise Island has been criticised as another burden on the working class.

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Boxers qualify for Pan Am Games

ALL three boxers representing the Bahamas in Mexico have booked their ticket to the Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada, July 10-26.

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Power outage after crane pulls down utility pole

SEVERAL businesses and homes were without electricity yesterday after a crane accidentally caught a high tension wire pulling down a utility pole at Harrold Road, according to Leslie Miller, outgoing Executive Bahamas Electricity Corporation Chairman.

Nw gas station opens in McClean’s Town

PETRO Express has opened a new gas station at McClean’s Town in East Grand Bahama, providing much needed petrol to boaters and residents in that remote area of the island.

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Griffin 'hopeful' of June referendum

SOCIAL Services Minister Melanie Griffin is “hopeful” the referendum on gender equality will be held in June, adding that efforts are underway to ensure the public is educated before the proposed vote.

Realtor calls for Eastern Rd. re-zone

Just one week after Kerryann Pearce settled in to her new post as an estate agent with Island Living Real Estate, she came up with an idea likely to generate mixed opinions. Yet she believes it will give one of Nassau’s most established districts, Eastern Road, the boost it deserves and the market it needs.

Blogger: ‘is there cover-up of crimes against tourists?’

AN AMERICAN blogger yesterday questioned whether the Royal Bahamas Police Force is “covering up” crime against citizens of the United States to protect the tourism industry.

Realtor near doubles plaza's occupancy within 10 months

A realtor has reversed the fortunes of a 15-unit commercial plaza within 10 months, taking occupancy levels from 50 per cent to 90 per cent.

Chamber works on extra $500,000 for hurricane relief

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief executive yesterday said it was working with the Government to generate an extra $500,000 to assist Hurricane Joaquin-ravaged businesses.

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Call to runners for X-Treme Challenge

THE Grand Bahama Amateur Athletic Association, along with the Ministry of Tourism, has announced plans for the first Grand Bahama X-Treme Challenge, a 13.2-mile long intracoastal event for both international and local runners.

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A spaceman came travelling

RETIRED NASA astronaut Scott Kelly touched down on the beautiful shores of The Bahamas last weekend to experience firsthand the beauty and culture of the islands he gazed on from space during his time orbiting Earth.

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Collie: Time for Tennyson Wells to zip his lips

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie said yesterday it is time for former Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells to “zip his lips” if he is not saying anything “helpful” or beneficial to the party.