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‘The hottest place in the Out Islands’

Developers behind Abaco’s Schooner Bay community yesterday expressed confidence it would become “the hottest place to be in the Out Islands” within five years, telling Tribune Business all infrastructure/utilities work would be completed by December 2012.

Embassy award highlights community based initiative

SIXTEEN children from at risk communities in New Providence discovered that Cat Island is indeed a mystical island, complete with magic trees and healing ponds. They participated in a 10-day summer leadership camp in Cat Island organised by the Indaba Project and the Bahamas Sportsfishing and Conservation Association (BSCA).

Billionaire guilty of contempt

LYFORD Cay billionaire Peter Nygard was found guilty of contempt of court yesterday and ordered to pay a fine of $50,000 to the court or be jailed for 30 days for disobeying the court’s order pending the hearing of a civil matter involving himself and his billionaire neighbour, Louis Bacon.

Baha Mar 'close' to $150m spend on Bahamians

BAHA Mar is "close" to investing $150 million with Bahamian contractors for its Cable Beach redevelopment, as it prepares to today launch the $2.6 billion project's 300 luxury Residences to high net-worth buyers from across the world in London.

At US hotels, Chinese tourists treated to comforts of home

MAJOR hotel brands are bending over backward to cater to the needs of the world's most sought-after traveller: the Chinese tourist.

VIDEO: Abaco hit by tornado

THIS JEEP was caught up along with a number of other vehicles and buildings in what residents say was a tornado that struck Abaco yesterday.

Republics maybe - but no quarrel with the Queen

THE streets were festooned with flags and multi-coloured banners, large crowds of people thronged the road sides, British soldiers marched to the commanding sounds of bagpipes and drums. Local police, boy scouts, girl guides and even the fire brigade joined in the parade. There was everywhere a feeling of cheerfulness. In the evening, a fireworks display was held and the mood of joy continued. It was June 2nd, 1953, the day that the young Elizabeth was crowned Queen, one year and four months after she came to the British Throne following her father's death.

PM meet’s ‘way to defuse’ VAT health claims dispute

The Prime Minister’s Business Round Table with senior corporate executives may have created a pathway for “defusing” the row over the VAT treatment of health insurance claims, one attendee said last night.

Halkitis: Food retailers are expected to comply

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday the government fully expects food retailers to comply with its new price control regulations and that it intends to enforce the law against operators who refuse to implement the changes.

FNM chairman queries FTX chief’s local status

The Government should begin examining “in a very deliberate fashion” the immigration status held by embattled FTX chief, Sam Bankman-Fried, and his close associates, the FNM chairman said yesterday.

FAILED BROKER IN '16 REGULATORY BREACHES'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Securities Commission uncovered 16 alleged regulatory breaches during an on-site inspection of Caledonia Corporate Management less than one year before its $25 million collapse, Tribune Business can reveal, th

How yellow changed to red in Centreville

AFTER a second tour of Bay and Grants Town Saturday, Prime Minister Ingraham said yesterday he is confident that the FNM will win the once PLP stronghold – turning it from a stream of yellow to an ocean of red.

Team Bahamas misses golden opportunity in the 4x4 relay

THE Bahamas men's team of Demetrius Pinder, Ramon Miller, Michael Mathieu and Chris Brown gave it a gallant effort but missed a golde

Bishop Ellis - the movie star

Bishop Ellis - the movie star Re: Bishop: Demons loose in country - The Tribune, January 17, 2012 EDITOR, The Tribune Three of the Gospels depict a biblical story in which Jesus' disciples were unsuccessful in their attempt to heal a boy of demon poss

BLTA Awards: Top players soak up spotlight

ATHLETES received top honours at the inaugural Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Recognition Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening at the National Tennis Centre (NTC).

Crime is not out of control

HERE in our wonderful nation a lot of people are up in arms, pardon the pun, over crime and the fear of crime. Basically, despite the perception, crime is NOT out of control. Yes, there are challenges but nothing insurmountable, in my considered view.

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