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Electricity cut off at City Markets

Electricity cut off at City Markets CITY Market stores across New Providence had their electricity cut off yesterday for delinquent accounts, The Tribune can confirm. It was unclear how many stores were cut off, but BEC Chairman Michael Moss last night c

Absolutely no apology necessary

EDITOR, The Tribune. Minister Tommy Turnquest wants an apology from an Australian journalist. His Australian documentary, now showing on YouTube, presents the Bahamas as a country "under siege by crime and violence". Mr Turnquest wants an apology? Excuse

Absolutely no apology necessary

EDITOR, The Tribune. Minister Tommy Turnquest wants an apology from an Australian journalist. His Australian documentary, now showing on YouTube, presents the Bahamas as a country "under siege by crime and violence". Mr Turnquest wants an apology? Excuse

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Bail granted for four Ecuadorian migrants accused of drug smuggling

FOUR Ecuadorian migrants were granted bail after being accused of smuggling 100lb of cocaine into The Bahamas while enroute to the United States of America.

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BPL struggles to restore power to western New Providence

RESIDENTS in western New Providence have been without power for more than 12 hours on Tuesday as Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd (BPL) battles a “substantial” problem at its Windsor Field substation.

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Shamon Campbell leads the evolution of luxury real estate

In Spring of 2013, businesswoman Shamon Campbell launched a cutting-edge luxury real estate and lifestyle brand and created the popular publication known as Bahamian Escapes Magazine. In its initial months of introduction to the market, the business

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Resorts World Bimini to re-open December 26

RESORTS World Bimini will re-open on Saturday, December 26, joining other major hotels which plan to resume operations this month.

BTC fears copper theft rise post-Irma

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday expressed concern it will suffer increased copper theft in Hurricane Irma’s aftermath, adding that this brings “significant” cost.Andre Foster, the company’s chief operating officer, speaking abo

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Lloyd urges online learning as schools set to stay closed

EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd has said schools will not open until the competent authority gives approval as he urged parents to ensure students are registered for online learning.

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Subway expansion creates 12 jobs

SUB Heaven, the company holding the Subway franchise in Nassau, has expanded its network with the opening of a fourth restaurant in Palmdale, creating 12 jobs.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 11/13/2015

Camperdown Plant Sale. - The Plant Ladies of Camperdown are back by popular demand with their seventh annual Camperdown Plant Sale this Saturday.

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Only one vessel in Abaco to cope with boat thefts

POLICE in Abaco have just one vessel to combat the high levels of boat thefts in and around the island, officials said yesterday, adding that “limited funds” prevent the force from purchasing more police vessels to combat the problem.

‘Swift execution’ key to Govt privatisation

The Government was yesterday urged to move swiftly on the Prime Minister’s pledge to sell-off the Government’s interests in the Bahamas’ two mobile operators, a financial analyst warning: “Execution is key.”

New operator: ‘Big questions’ if further mobile porting miss

The Bahamas’ new mobile operator yesterday said there would be “big questions” if the sector failed to meet the latest deadline for number portability’s launch.

March 1 residency threshold doubling goal ‘unacceptable’

The Government’s seeming intent to double the permanent residency investment threshold by March 1 was yesterday branded “unacceptable” by a Bahamian developer, as it gave the market too little time to adjust.

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Police host breakfast for female officers and staff

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force Grand Bahama and Northern Bahamas District hosted an International Women’s Day Breakfast on Monday for female officers and civilian staff.

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BTC: $100m 'investments outstrip depreciation'

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday hailed the $10 million year-over-year increase in the value of its ‘fixed’ assets as “a positive sign”, a senior executive saying it showed “investment is outstripping depreciation”.

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Selection of mobile provider has been delayed

THE selection of the country’s second cellular mobile provider has been delayed, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed during his 2015-2016 Budget communication yesterday.

BTC seeks more time on facility-sharing deals

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is urging the sector regulator to give it more time to both develop a list of its infrastructure facilities, and negotiate facility sharing agreements with rival operators.

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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas. - For more than 17 years, the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas have hosted the Model United Nations simulation in Nassau, givving over 1,000 students an academic experience to cherish.