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Farquharson: ‘Not the first’ Atlantis probe

LABOUR Director Robert Farquharson insisted yesterday that his department’s investigation involving Atlantis is “nothing new”.

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Hotels support increase in NIB

HOTELS are in full support of an increase to the contribution rate for the National Insurance Board planned for next July, according to Robert Sands, the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s president.

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Super Value opens Cable Beach store

SUPER VALUE’S Cable Beach location opened its doors yesterday, employing more than 70 new and former City Market employees.

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Stubbs closer to court date

AN ahead-of-schedule Bill presentation yesterday to Stephen “Die” Stubbs brought the man one step closer to being tried in Supreme Court in connection with a murder charge.

Productive year for Banks Association

The Association of International Banks and Trust Companies (AIBT) recalled a productive year during its June 22 annual general meeting (AGM).Bruno Roberts, its co-chairman, highlighted professional development efforts that included the 11th annual Na

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Kenyatta Gibson withdraws FNM candidacy

ANOTHER blow was dealt to the Free National Movement's 2017 general election campaign Friday, with the party's Golden Isles candidate, Kenyatta Gibson, announcing that he has withdrawn from his candidacy.

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Kenyatta Gibson: Withdrawal nothing to do with Minnis

KENYATTA Gibson said yesterday that his withdrawal from the 2017 general election has “nothing to do” with Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

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Collie denies Izmirlian financially backing FNM

FREE National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie on Friday denied that former Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian was financially backing the opposition party.

Urgent call to double the number of radiologists

THE new digital imaging network connecting public health care facilities throughout the country has highlighted the need for more radiologists.

Shoppers’ grocery buys change little

Super Value’s president yesterday said consumer habits have changed little despite the rising cost of food as they opt for their “national brands”.

Super Value principal no COVID powers believer

Super Value’s principal yesterday said he does not believe in "emergency powers", while decisions relating to them should be taken by the Cabinet and not just one man.

Charles Bain posts season high scoring effort

CHARLES Bain posted a season high scoring effort to lead his Robert Morris Colonials to a fifth straight win in the Northeastern Conference. Bain finished with 16 points in the Colonials’ 61-58 win on the road over Sacred Heart. The junior forward

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FNM candidate owed $9,500 in settlement deal

THE Free National Movement’s North Eleuthera candidate yesterday took “full responsibility” for his failure to settle a 15-year-old debt worth $9,500 to the Department of Customs, and pledged to pay the full amount outstanding today.

Super Value chief: 'No need to panic' over food supplies

Super Value’s owner yesterday reiterated that there was “no need to panic” over concerns that Hurricane Irma’s impact on Florida could affect food shipments to the Bahamas.Rupert Roberts told Tribune Business he had experienced no issues with US-base

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Major starts season with victory

JAY Major started off the year on the right foot, winning the first race as the Bahamas Cycling Federation kicked off the 2013 Cycling season on Saturday with the New Providence Cycling Association’s 30 mile road race.


Freedom of Information rally to be held today

CIVIC and political organisations across The Bahamas are expected to meet in Rawson Square today to demand Freedom of Information legislation from the government as parliamentary debate on the national budget continues.

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Commune Sports' evangelism outreach training programme

GRAND Bahamian ministers Ke’Dal Campbell and Androsian Denise Rolle are representing Commune Sports this week in Jamaica where they are participating in a “Ready, Set Go” Sports Ministry and Evangelism Outreach Training Programme.Commune Sports Direc

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Grand Bahama Shipyard and staff donate $42,000 to hurricane relief

THE Grand Bahama Shipyard and its employees are donating $42,000 towards hurricane relief and rebuilding efforts in the southern Bahamas.

POLICE PRAISED FOR DRUG SEIZURES

POLICE PRAISED FOR DRUG SEIZURES By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest commended police on Grand Bahama for seizing millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs and fir