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Delay in PLP's Andros promises

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip Davis thanked residents of South Andros for their patience as the government works to settle debts and bills left by the previous administration.

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‘King Eric’ unveils Palm Cay Princess

In preparation for the 60th National Family Island Regatta, a local sailing icon christened a new sloop before it sets sails in Georgetown, Exuma, next weekend.

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Sir Durward calls on the public to help fund regatta

With the National Family Island Regatta still months away, the most iconic name in the sport and arguably in the history of Bahamian sports, has made the call for the sailing community and the public at large to assist with funding of the 60th edition of the event.

Family wait for answers on missing jet ski operator

IT HAS been three days since 49-year-old Rufus Frederick Storr disappeared in waters off Cabbage Beach but his family says they are still “nowhere close” to knowing what happened to him.

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Shortage of equipment blamed by Defence Force

THE Defence Force is handicapped by a shortage of equipment and human resources, Public Relations Officer Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux said yesterday.

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Former NBA hero stars for Bahamas

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – The Bahamas, and Grand Bahama Island, in particular, did not lack representation or the opportunity to boast the many benefits of investing here.

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Bahamian designer to showcase collection in Turks and Caicos fashion week

THE HARDOUR COLLECTION by Freeport designer Anthea Bullard will be introduced to the Turks & Caicos Islands during its fashion week to be held in March.

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NCAA Division I: Bahamian players impressive early on

IN THE second week of the NCAA Division I basketball season, several Bahamian players continued their impressive showings early in the year.

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BNT to host underwater explorer

THE Bahamas National Trust will host underwater explorer Dr Sylvia Earle as well as Glenn Olson, of the National Audubon Society during their upcoming Bahamas Natural History Conference to be held from March 3 to 7.

Phone number portability to launch today

Fixed-line number portability will finally launch in the Bahamas today, after regulators granted both Cable Bahamas and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) their Certificates of Readiness.

Saving the Bays and teaching youngsters how to swim in them

Declaring it was proud to help impart lifesaving skills to children growing up on an island surrounded by water, environmental group Save The Bays has presented a grant to the YMCA SOS Learn to Swim programme in Grand Bahama.

Virus spreads in Caribbean

AS THE chikungunya virus continues to gain a foothold throughout the Caribbean, the illness, which causes an abrupt onset of high fever and intense joint pain, has yet to be detected in the Bahamas.

Stand up, people of Bimini

EDITOR, The Tribune.

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‘Full steam ahead’ for Royal Caribbean on PI

Royal Caribbean’s Bahamas chief has hailed as “a critical milestone” the environmental go-ahead for its Paradise Island beach club “that could benefit hundreds of businesses and tens of thousands of Bahamians”.

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FACE TO FACE: Majority rule - did we deliver then betray the dream?

The month of January is a powerful one when it comes to remembering what unifying as a people and working towards a common cause can bring.

TOUGH CALL: How the old man came to the sea at Bimini

LATER this month, Ernest Hemingway’s grandson, John, a 52-year-old writer from Montreal, will take part in a fishing tournament sponsored by the Bimini Big Game Resort & Marina.

Tributes paid to 'consummate hotelier' Felix Seymour

TRIBUTES have been paid to former Grand Bahama veteran hotelier Felix A Seymour for his commitment to excellence in the field of tourism.

Cabbage Beach access

As this newspaper has reported, there has been a controversy brewing at Cabbage Beach.

Minister hails expansion at Deep Water Cay as ‘critical’

A $168m expansion of the Deep Water Cay resort has been approved by the government, Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville has revealed, adding that there are other multi-million projects underway on the island.

Lawyers file for mistrial of former Turks & Caicos Premier

LAWYERS for former Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Michael Misick will formally file for a mistrial in his high profile corruption case in Providenciales today, the Turks and Caicos Sun has reported.