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Lucayan purchase ‘economic rebirth’

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel staunchly defended the government’s decision to purchase the Grand Lucayan resort, insisting the move will prove to be the foundation for “a full fledged economic rebirth” in Grand Bahama.

Is the PLP for the small man?

Is the PLP for the small man? EDITOR, The Tribune. Sea Hauler Tragedy It was on that fateful day, the August 2, 2003, when the Motor Vessels United Star and Sea Hauler collided at sea. It was an August Monday holiday weekend and the Sea Hauler was full

New Lexus for the PM?

Any emperor worth his salt is worthy of a new chariot every now and then.

High-end real estate market in 'shock, panic'

THE high-end second home market is in “a state of shock” and “panic” over fears of “exorbitant” real property tax hikes following the recent budget changes, realtors are warning.John Christie, director and vice-president of HG Christie, told Tribune

Political deception

The FNM came into high office in May, 2017 based on Christie fatigue and the myriad of fools' dreams and promises which it sold to the expectant electorate. The slogan: 'It's the people's time' resonated with most Bahamians. The PLP's: 'We believe in Bahamians' had come to resemble a four lettered cuss word. The PLP and it's erstwhile leader, Christie, had to go one way or the other. What did we get instead?

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'Rockalypso' to make showing at GBOB

JOHNNIE CHRISTIE and the Floating Boats, one of the newest bands, hopes their uncommon musical style propels them to the top during the Global Battle of the Bands competition.

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Atlantis gears up for first ever Paradise Music Festival

KNOWN for hosting highly anticipated concerts and events, the Atlantis Live team are excited to take on their first ever Paradise Music Festival presented by HGTV on the American Labour Day weekend.

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UPDATED: First Zika case confirmed in the Bahamas

THERE is now one confirmed case of the Zika virus in the Bahamas, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez announced on Wednesday morning.

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Top seeds Cartwright, Newman in action today

Top seeds Kerrie Cartwright and Baker Newman will be in action in the first set of matches played today at the National Tennis Centre as the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Annual Giorgio Baldacci Open gets started.Cartwright, one of 12 players ent

Christie must go after failed vote

Following the second rejection in three years of the government’s direct proposals by the people of The Bahamas, Mr Christie MUST resign.

Minnis the reformer

What we are witnessing before our eyes today in The Bahamas regarding wealthy, prominent politicians being hauled before the courts is without precedent.

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Freedom of Information tabling ‘a political ploy’

WHILE saying the Free National Movement is pleased that the Christie administration has finally tabled Freedom of Information legislation in Parliament, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis called the move a “political ploy” to save face.

Realtor moves one-third of its NPDCO portfolio

A LEADING realtor says he has already moved one-third of the units in his New Providence Development Company Ltd (NPDCo) portfolio, adding that there was a “fair bit of demand” in western New Providence.

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Residents fear being sidelined in favour of PLPs

RESIDENTS in Bimini are concerned that they are being “sidelined” from certain opportunities for staunch PLPs, according to FNM deputy Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday.

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Bran: I don't feel safe in the Bahamas any more

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance leader Branville McCartney says he does not feel safe as law enforcement battles the ongoing scourge of crime in the Bahamas. Describing the constant bloodshed as a travesty, Mr McCartney declared that the Christie administration simply lacks the political will to control criminal activity.

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TRIBUNE BUSINESS ANALYSIS: Izmirlian sacrificed for Chinese benefit

Let’s be clear: If the Government’s bid to appoint provisional liquidators to take over Baha Mar succeeds, then Sarkis Izmirlian and his family will be out, potentially costing them their entire $850-$900 million investment.

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Four more Zika cases confirmed in New Providence

THE number of confirmed Zika cases in New Providence has doubled to eight, with Health Minister Perry Gomez reporting four new cases throughout the capital yesterday.

BTC should not be given any favours

EDITOR, The Tribune.

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Arson attack suspected as fire damages school

POLICE suspect an arsonist set fire to a building on the Anatol Rodgers Senior School campus, causing extensive damage.