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Agriculture trade deal signed with Cuba

THE governments of The Bahamas and Cuba signed an agricultural agreement last Thursday that officials believe will lead to greater trade of agricultural products between the two countries.

junkanoo carnival beach olympics hailed a success

THE Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Beach Olympics was a huge success as a number of major companies participated in various beach games and fun activities at Taino Beach on Saturday, April 18.

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'The Tank' set for first title defence October 12

AFTER winning the triple WBO Asian and China titles on June 28, Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams is now gearing up to return to China for his first title defence on Saturday, October 12.

CWC still claims 51% BTC ownership

Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) is still claiming 51 per cent majority control of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), raising fresh questions over the Government’s assertion to have regained majority ownership for the Bahamian people.

Capital-ise on the market's potential

One sign of a healthy economy is a vigorous capital market. By that standard our economy, while not failing, is far from blooming. Our capital market, still in its infancy, is just beginning to do its job of mobilising the country’s financial resources for productive purposes. Government could make a quick decision to help, but will it?

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Sarkis unsure of resort’s future

BAHA Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian said yesterday he is unsure of the future of the $3.5 billion Cable Beach resort after more than 2,000 employees were made redundant.

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Tech Talk

• AMAZON has launched a self-publishing platform for video creators, a move that could make money for the company and budding filmmakers in the same way YouTube has created a community of online celebrities.

Bahamas 'uniquely positioned' on ICT

The Bahamas is “uniquely positioned” to enhance its status as a centre for information and communications technology (ITC), sector regulators said yesterday, adding that their goal was to enhance its economic role.Stephen Bereaux, the Utilities Regul

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Union accuses hotel of racism

THE Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union was up in arms over allegations of racism among certain executives at the Meliá Nassau Beach hotel.

BTVI students to design Miss Bahamas outfits

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently signed an agreement with the Miss Bahamas Universe organisation for its students to create outfits for the 2019 pageant.with the Miss Bahamas Universe (MBU) organisation to have BTVI’s fa

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BTC: We’ll connect 20,000 extra homes if parent ups spend

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) can more than double the annual number of new homes using the latest network technology if its owner is enticed to increase investment.

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A look at the history of tourism

AS part of The Tribune’s ongoing celebrations of the 40th Anniversary of Independence, Rupert Missick Jr reflects on the past decades of tourism in The Bahamas.

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$102m Baha Mar plant 'net project benefit'

Alternatives to the current design of Baha Mar’s proposed $102.3 million Seawater District Cooling (SDC) plant are not viable, its proponent arguing that the project has a “net benefit” and will cause only minimal coral loss in “an already degraded area”.

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Jogger who ran past police is fined $2k

A FILIPINO woman who was caught jogging past the Cable Beach Police Station during the weekend lockdown was fined $2,000 yesterday. Helen Lacar, 41, was charged after officers found her on West Bay Street around 4.20pm on Sunday, May 17. Prosecutor

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‘Final’ delivery date for new post office

TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells announced a “final” timeline of the third week in May for the General Post Office’s official move from East Hill Street to Town Centre Mall.

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Help to rebuild by picking up the phone

VIEWERS will see one of the greatest expressions of unity in the country’s history as the Rebuild Bahamas telethon gets underway today.

HeadKnowles hurricane relief appeal on Saturday afternoon

A RELIEF effort being organised by HeadKnowles is gathering momentum on Saturday with appeals for essential items to be distributed to those on the Family Islands who are in "dire need" after suffering the effects of Hurricane Joaquin.

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Boat pulls down power lines on Eastern Road

A boat being towed on the Eastern Road has pulled down power lines this afternoon - creating a headache for motorists.

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Officer held as TV taken from PM's home

AN officer on Prime Minister Christie’s security detail was held for questioning in connection with the removal of a television from Mr Christie’s home, The Tribune understands.

BTC should not be given any favours

EDITOR, The Tribune.