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Conference's focus on sustainable tourism

A two-day Small Island Developing States Conference (SIDS), which is set to kick-off on February 19, will be the highlight of the Ministry of Tourism’s ‘Sustainable Tourism Month’.
 The Ministry has designated February as Sustainable Tourism Month, in keeping with the 50th anniversary of the country’s number industry.

11th Annual Summer Sailing Camp launched

THE Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture, Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and the Bahamas Sailing Association are pleased to announce the launch of the 11th Annual Summer Sailing Camp.

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RBC Financial Group presents $37,000 for swim nationals

ROYAL Bank of Canada has presented a $37,000 cheque to the Bahamas Swim Federation (BSF) for this year's Swimming Nationals. The BSF, in partnership with RBC Royal Bank and RBC FINCO, yesterday anno

Activist: Don't extend GB Power's supply deals for East and West End

Lower electricity costs are key to Grand Bahama’s economic transformation and will help it emerge from “crisis”, the head of a community activist group said yesterday.Reverend Eddie Victor, head of the Coalition for Concerned Citizens (CCC), told Tri

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Bahamas takes on top teams in beach soccer contest

Quality Beach Soccer recently traveled to Virginia Beach last weekend to represent The Bahamas in the North American Sand Soccer Championships, June 6-8th.

Bankruptcy move not recognised in Bahamas

BAHA Mar’s ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States will not be recognised in the Bahamas, a Supreme Court judge ruled yesterday morning.

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URCA 'u-turn' over third cellular player

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamian communications regulator has reversed course by deciding not to reserve space in the key 700 MHz radio frequency spectrum for a third cellular operator, while

Who is now in charge of National Insurance?

WE do not have time to listen to talk shows. However, we are told that Algernon Cargill, suspended Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Board, is being heavily criticised on some of these shows for what he is alleged to have taken from NIB.

BTC revenue revival after 10k client loss

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) owner is targeting a 2018 second half turnaround for its slumping top line, after it lost another 10,400 mobile customers due to “competitive intensity”.Balan Nair, Liberty Latin America’s (LiLAC) chief

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Stocks to match 10% upside in '14

A top investment banker yesterday predicted that the Bahamian stock market will next year “at least” match the 10 per cent upside he anticipates for 2013, telling Tribune Business: “New Providence needs to get out of a hole.”

Mobile bid terms are ‘too onerous’

Digicel’s pull-out yesterday prompted a Bahamian-led group to admit it decided not to bid on the second mobile licence because several conditions set by the Government were “too onerous”.

Resort targets local fisherman purchases

It started with sweet potatoes, onions and peppers, grew to soursop and limes, and the Melia Nassau Beach resort is now expanded its efforts to support Bahamian businesses by purchasing fish, conch and fresh crawfish from Bahamian fishermen.

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Breezes gets in on the wellness craze

Resort hosts week of healthy activities

BEGINNING next Monday, SuperClubs Breezes on Cable Beach will be transformed into a wellness retreat filled with exercise activities, culinary workshops, healthy behaviour challenges and more.In conjunction with the Caribbean Tourism Organisation na

Taking security beyond the passwords, firewalls

Deloitte’s Shavonne Smith warns companies to extend prevention further than access control

It may be fair to wonder, especially if a Board member does not have a professional information technology (IT) background, whether asking management about specific security measures might invite jargon-ridden replies that leave the director no wiser than before.

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Bahamas Autism Awareness Campaign. - Nassau Airport Development (NAD) company has presented Reach Bahamas with a donation that included contributions made by generous passengers who recently traveled through Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).

BTC chief calls for an Internet Exchange Point

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive has urged the Government to lead the way in making the Bahamas a regional hub for information and communications technology (ICT).

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Breezes wraps up Wellness Week

HAVING participants leave its resort feeling energised, rejuvenated and with a new approach to their health was the goal Breezes Bahamas Resort & Spa said it accomplished after hosting its first ever Wellness Retreat.

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Ardastra Gardens. - Ardastra Gardens is hosting a Countdown To Christmas Movie Marathon. Tomorrow’s movie is Elf, showing from 5:30pm–8pm (movie starts at 6pm). The cost is $5 per person. Members are free Contact 323-5806 or check the Facebook page for more information.

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Ray Minus Jr: Lindelauf should win this fight

RAY Minus Jr said he’s thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with so many boxers in the past. Now he’s afforded the chance to work with rising young professional boxer/kick boxer Yolaine Lindelauf.

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Bishop warns over lack of transparency

BISHOP Laish Boyd said the real cause of problems that many nations face arise out of a lack of transparency, accountability, and fair play by national leaders and systems.