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RBDF reports recent surge in illegal migration

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has seen a marked increase in illegal migration activity over the last three months, with nearly 1,500 migrants apprehended in Bahamian waters within that time frame.

Lyford Cay developer says project fits with community’s vision

A controversial potential Lyford Cay developer hits back at the objections to their 72 unit quartet of nine-storey condominiums in the heart of the gated enclave.

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Cooper urges URCA to investigate BPL

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Chester Cooper wants the Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority to investigate Bahamas Power and Light, insisting apologies won’t help the many consumers and business owners that have lost valuable appliances during continued power cuts.

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Minister of education vows to back up claims

MINISTER of Education Jerome Fitzgerald has vowed to table documents in Parliament supporting the claim his predecessor spent $1.7 million on school repairs in Central and North Andros during the 2011/2012 fiscal year.

Hold a referendum on BTC

During the lead up to the May 7 general elections the then opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) spoke vociferously against the sale of 51 per cent of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to the global telecoms company Cable & Wireless Communications for a reported $210 million.

Contractors fear sector 'tailspin' from act reforms

The proposed Employment Act reforms could send the construction industry “into another tailspin”, the Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president warned yesterday, adding that they would inevitably increase costs for consumers.

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FNM condemns victimisation

SINCE the general elections on May 7 this year, scores of Bahamians have felt the wrath of the PLP, which came to power under the guise of believing in and supporting Bahamians.

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Concerns in Eleuthera at appointment

CIVIL servants in North Eleuthera say a “threatening atmosphere” has descended over the constituency since the appointment of a new island administrator by the PLP government.

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Bank: E-platform can 'equal' credit for profit share

BANK of the Bahamas International's managing director yesterday said its business e-commerce platform had the potential to "equal" the contribution its loan portfolio made to its bottom line, telling Tribune Business the facility was expected to be "profitable from year one".

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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.

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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

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CARIFTA swimming team off to Curacao

Bahamas going for 5th straight title

With their bags already packed, the 39-member team is ready to head to Pirate Bay, Curacao tonight to go for their fifth straight CARIFTA Swimming Championship title this weekend.

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Royal Caribbean breaks silence in PI controversy

Royal Caribbean yesterday broke its silence on the controversy surrounding its $100m Paradise Island project by asserting the “first-in-kind” proposal will “ensure the economic benefit stays in The Bahamas for generations to come”.

Atlantis and its sudden concerns

It is with great interest and mostly baffled as I read in the daily newspapers about the various articles penned by Atlantis president and managing director Audrey Oswell that were published in protest of Royal Caribbean International (RCI) Royal Beach Club proposed to be developed on the western side of Paradise Island. As we all know by now that RCI was given Government approval pending environment impact assessment reports to go forward with its $100m project.

Treasure Cay buyer refuses $20m bond

A controversial purchaser of Abaco’s Treasure Cay Resort has failed to lodge a $20m bond demanded by the seller, North Abaco’s MP confirmed yesterday.

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Carbon-negative homes planned by Rick Fox’s company

THE Davis administration is eyeing the development of the world’s first carbon-negative housing community as it seeks to mitigate the impacts of climate change disasters, three years after Hurricane Dorian ravaged Abaco and portions of Grand Bahama.

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‘I know what it takes to run the association’

WITH a mandate to change the mindset of the athletes and coaches and to develop a programme to revitalise the sport of track and field, Dawn Woodside- Johnson has revealed her platform she’s campaigning on to become the new president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations.

Walking closer to Christ

WHETHER it was their struggles, triumphs or trials, a number of Christian Bahamians said the choice to become closer to God was one they will never regret.

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Stronger BFSB is needed for 'cutting edge' finance sector

THE Bahamas should seek to improve its ranking as an international financial centre by "strengthening" the private sector and giving it the tools to keep this nation "at the cutting edge", a leading accountant said yesterday, rather than expand the size of government through a Ministry of Financial Services.

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Competition fearson Super Value's City Markets 'deal'

RIVAL food retailers have voiced fears that allowing Super Value to acquire City Markets' remaining stores would create a "virtual monopoly" in the New Providence supermarket business, with an estimated 60-80 per cent market share.