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Bahamian deal for South Ocean derailed

The Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) yesterday said it was in the process of returning $130,000 to its members, after its plans for a two-year deal to lease the South Ocean resort’s golf course appeared to have been derailed by a $30 billion asset manager’s offer to purchase the property.

'Unify' Abaco's power grid to eliminate four voltages

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has warned many Abaco residents will be without power “for a year or longer”, as it called for a “unified” grid to eliminate the four voltages used pre-Dorian.The multilateral lender, in documents accompanyin

Governor: $931m liquidity means no ‘crowding out’

The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said that “ample” banking system liquidity of $931 million would ensure the Government’s deficit financing needs did not ‘crowd out’ private sector capital raisings, telling Tribune Business there were “no concerns from that standpoint”.

Sandals outlines ‘fast tracked’ $4m renovation

Sandals yesterday outlined a $4m renovation to be undertaken during a two-month closure of its Cable Beach property, saying that the work was being ‘fast tracked’ for what is shaping up to be its best winter season ever.

Moss: Power company is making massive profits

MARCO City MP Gregory Moss said that the Grand Bahama Power Company is making massive profits and is now seeking to increase electricity base rates before URCA begins to regulate them.

Developer: Residency ease for 'American first'

A Bahamian developer poised to break ground on a $50m project yesterday urged the Government to resolve tax and permanent residency bottlenecks for the country to exploit an "American first".

Senator Fitzgerald accuses Foulkes of negligence

Senator Fitzgerald accuses Foulkes of negligence By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PLP Senator Jerome Fitzgerald accused Senator Dion Foulkes of negligence in his presentation of allegations against PLP MP Fred Mitchell. Th

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Advisors left the PM out to dry

Remember the “Bend or break” speech? Remember the “I will prosecute their backsides to jail”? Sir Lynden Pindling and Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield....comments never forgotten.

150 offered Baha Mar jobs

BAHA Mar yesterday offered more than 150 people jobs at the $3.5bn Cable Beach resort that is set to open on December 8.

Melia Nassau Beach to close for two years

Baha Mar today announced its Melia Nassau Beach resort will close for two years to undergo a $100m renovation, which will result in several hundred more hotel workers losing their jobs.

12,000 living with HIV

ABOUT 12,000 Bahamians were living with HIV/AIDS in 2010, it was disclosed yesterday.

February named as sustainable tourism month

THE Ministry of Tourism has designated February as Sustainable Tourism Month to mark the 50th anniversary of the country’s number one industry.

Sandals silent over plans to close for two months

SENIOR executives at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort remained tight-lipped yesterday over the purported closure of the all-inclusive Cable Beach resort in less than two weeks.

Strong showing for Bahamians in 3rd annual Marathon Bahamas

By RENALDO DORSETT Tribune Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net It was a strong showing for Bahamians in the third annual Marathon Bahamas presented by Sunshine Insurance. Bahamians took the top spot in seven different age groups, including the best

BTC restores key Marsh Harbour site

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it had completed “one of our priorities” by restoring two-way mobile services from its Marsh Harbour airport site. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief executive, said: “The Marsh Harbour

McCartney honoured with BACO award

RBC FINCO’s managing director, Tanya McCartney, has been awarded the 2013 Cheryl Bazard Founding President’s Award.

Clubs & Societies December 1st, 2023

On Saturday, December 9, from 11am to 3pm, the Cancer Society’s Freedom Kids Support Group will hold its Annual Christmas Kids Party, featuring food, games, and gift giving.

Baha Mar troubles

I was pleased ex Cabinet Minister Brent Symonette at least admitted that there was enough blame around the Cable Beach site of Baha Mar to go around for both the Christie Government who initially approved the project and the Ingraham, FNM Government of which Mr Symonette was a Minister.

Goodman’s Bay

Should Government allow private enterprise to coolly take over public open space and no one lift a hand or even understand what is happening? I am concerned what is openly happening on Goodman’s Bay parking lot to the eastern side.

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