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Partnership for 900 acre Exuma project

A public-private partnership arrangement is to be implemented for the development of 900 acres near George Town, the Prime Minister revealing that the Government had decided to make an “intervention” for the purposes of securing future Bahamian involvement.

Bahamian firm moves on new Bimini airport work

Resorts World Bimini has awarded the second phase of the multi-million dollar South Bimini airport upgrade has been awarded to Bahamian company, Airport Maintenance Services (AMS).

Leon Williams to be senior advisor on C&W board

FORMER BTC CEO Leon Williams will be appointed the senior Bahamian policy adviser on the Cable and Wireless board, the Tribune has learned.

35 lose jobs as KFC branch closes down

THIRTY-FIVE employees at Kentucky’s Village Road location were made redundant yesterday, after the company announced the immediate closure of that store for “economical reasons.”

Unions: We will not be silenced

LEADERS of the country’s major unions are planning a mass rally to inform the public of all their issues as well as send a message to the government that “they will not be silenced.”

Video highlights fears for dolphins at Blackbeard's Cay facility

ENVIRONMENTALISTS are continuing their opposition to the dolphin facilities at Blackbeard’s Cay with the release of a YouTube video documenting a fact finding exhibition to the development led by Re-Earth’s Sam Duncombe.

Amended deal signed for $140m Albany expansion

THE Christie administration and developers of Albany last night signed and sealed an amended Heads of Agreement which will allow for a $140m expansion of the western New Providence project.

Battle 4 Atlantis gets rave reviews

IN its third official edition, the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament has established a reputation as an event loaded with high-calibre talent playing against the backdrop of a tropical paradise.

Sandals Royal Bahamian graduates 22 people from its Hospitality Training Programme

SANDALS Royal Bahamian will retain 70 per cent of the 22 individuals who graduated from its Hospitality Training Programme yesterday.

Co-op Development Dept revamps producer and service policies

MINISTER of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government V Alfred Gray told the final consultative workshop on repositioning and restructuring the Department of Cooperative Development, that “the reorganised co-operative department will become a respected, competent, authority responsible for marketing, developing, monitoring, and supervising registered societies, with emphasis on education, professional services and compliance.”

Palm Cay sells 70% of single family lots

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Greenslade ‘will not side step’ jailhouse wedding concern

POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade vowed yesterday “not to side step” on a situation that saw a man in custody at Central Police Station marry his fiancée.

Readers say no to plans for new House of Assembly and PM's residence

Tribune readers are not in favour of the government’s plans for a new House of Assembly and Prime Minister’s residence.

Wilchcombe: We can use tourism to reduce poverty

MINISTER of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe called for “a paradigm economic shift” as countries in the region examine the link between tourism and poverty.

Fears for nation’s treasures over blue hole sale

Deputy FNM leader Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday urged the government to “get serious” about the preservation of the country’s national treasures as the iconic Dean’s Blue Hole continues to be listed for sale by a US Realtor.

Govt treats vote as 'worthless'

BAHAMAS Christian Council President Ranford Patterson says he was disappointed with the government’s decision to push forward with legalising and taxing the numbers industry.

BTVI readies for solar 'take off'

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has officially restarted its solar energy programme, believing this sector is primed for “take off”.

Commissioner: Country ‘in a bad place’ with crime

DESPITE a decrease in overall major crime figures in the Bahamas, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade admitted that the country is still “in a bad place.”

Inappropriate actions by Mitchell

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'Lucrative opportunity' in vacation home rental market

THE vacation home rental market in the Bahamas can be tapped for further growth, according to a local businesswoman who described it as a “lucrative opportunity” and urged the formation of an association to ensure proper rental standards and repeat business.

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