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Who will step it up and continue the legacy for Bahamas in Rio?

THE Bahamas will be heading to their 17th appearance at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August.

Why energy reform can fuel poverty alleviation

One of the biggest issues facing The Bahamas is the reform of its energy industry.

Legacy of the Prime Minister

The legacy of Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis is being written in bold strokes. Since captivating the audience at COP 26, he has shown the world that the size of a country does not define the power of its voice. Davis’s quiet demeanour, far from indicating a lack of strength, has symbolised his unique approach, which embodies the concept of speaking softly and carrying a big stick. His tenaciousness in the face of criticism is a testament to his conviction that actions indeed resonate louder than words.

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Govt investigating oil spill at Buckeye Bahamas jetty terminal in Grand Bahama

INVESTIGATIONS are underway after an oil spill in waters at the Buckeye Bahamas Hub jetty terminal off Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama.

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Bell resists UN call to suspend deportations to Haiti as situation spirals out of control

DESPITE calls from United Nations officials to suspend deportations to Haiti, Immigration Minister Keith Bell said The Bahamas has “a job to do” to ensure that officials protect the country for Bahamians.

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Gov’t drafting carbon credit exchange law

The Government is developing legislation to establish a carbon credit exchange in The Bahamas to further boost its ambitions to make this nation “a global centre” for the emerging industry.

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Are you an ambassador?

WITH the aim of bringing together ambassadors and representatives from around the world, the international United Nations Pageant is looking forward to this year’s new batch of delegates.

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$1.3m to upgrade five units ‘crucial’ for Bahamas trade success

Some $1.295 million in financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is aiming to upgrade five new government units “crucial” to the Bahamas’ success in trade negotiations, including the Standards Bureau, competition authority and Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

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MP calls on GB Power Company to reconsider dismissal of 20 employees

GRAND Bahama MP Peter Turnquest is calling on the Grand Bahama Power Company to reconsider its decision in terminating some 20 workers at the company.

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Bahamas faces 'must win' situation in Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier

TEAM Bahamas faces a "must win" situation in its bid for International Rugby Board World Cup 2015 Qualification. The Bahama

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Maritime association 'to benefit Bahamas'

FREEPORT - Even though the Bahamas maritime sector has enjoyed tremendous success, Ian Fair believes that the formation of a maritime association/body comprising all industries would be very beneficial.

Grand Lucayan sale failure gives investors bad signal

GRAND Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday voiced fears that the repeated failures to sell the Grand Lucayan resort will discourage other investors from coming to the island.

Sky mulls US pull back after 15-20% loads

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Sky Bahamas is "reviewing daily" whether it will reduce its US flight schedule or withdraw from that market completely, its president telling Tribune Business yesterday that load factors on some flights were down

COLINA GENERAL HAD $2M ASSET DEFICIENCY

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Colina General Insurance Agency had an almost-$2 million balance sheet solvency deficiency when it was acquired by its sister company, BISX-listed Colina Holdings (Bahamas), in early December 2011 for just $1, Tri

Sky mulls US pull back after 15-20% loads

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Sky Bahamas is "reviewing daily" whether it will reduce its US flight schedule or withdraw from that market completely, its president telling Tribune Business yesterday that load factors on some flights were down

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Soaring into Grand Bahama’s future

THE Bahamas appears set to have its first licensed skydiving operation after a Grand Bahama company conducted a successful demo dive under the watchful eyes of the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAAB) yesterday.

AG blasts ‘utter foolishness’ of France’s Bahamas blacklisting

The Attorney General has slammed France’s decision to keep The Bahamas on its national tax blacklist as “complete and utter foolishness”.

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Week-long Marine Conservation Workshop hosted at Defence Force Coral Harbour Base

THE Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF), in partnership with The Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network (BahWEN) and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), hosted its fifth week-long Marine Conservation Workshop from the 15th to 19th January 2024 at the HMBS Coral Harbour Base.

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Lockdowns ‘not an option’ to halt COVID-19 surge

The Marina Association of The Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday said reimposing lockdowns to control the latest spike in COVID-19 cases is “not an option” for the tourism industry and wider economy.

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New China envoy sets her stall

THE new Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Dai Qingli said she hopes to focus on several key areas while in office, including encouraging more Chinese travel to the region, promoting agriculture and fighting climate change.