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NAD taxes

Please allow me to express my concern in your paper about the unfair and unnecessary rise in taxes at the Nassau International Airport imposed by Nassau Airport Development.

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Hundreds attracted to virtual conference

HUNDREDS of delegates from across the Caribbean attended the virtual RF Economic Outlook on May 6 under the theme, Global Digital Disruption: Threat or Opportunity?

BTC touts doubling of internet speeds

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) says it has doubled Internet speeds for all customers on its newly-extended Fibre to the Home (FTTH) residential network infrastructure.

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BTVI holds its 5th annual fun run/walk

THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently held its fifth annual Fun Run/Walk under the theme ‘Tru Blue,’ this year celebrating the graduating class of 2019 crossing the finish line.

Clubs and Societies: 01062017

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Enjoy! Cycling Club membership fees for 2017 are due. $75 for the full year. Plans for a new “cyclist ID card” are in the works. A member ship form will be sent by email.

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BTC's regional parent sees its chief depart

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) regional parent, LIME, yesterday announced that its chief executive was stepping down after four years at the helm.

Baseball tournament brings economic boost to Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama received hosted a world-class international youth baseball tournament from December 17 until yesterday.

Bad sign of the times

I am appalled by the proliferation of large signs on the sides of most of the major streets in New Providence. These signs, which are mostly on Government property, advertise everything from beverage to Games of Chance.

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BTC warns staff – Time to get real: CEO tells unions to stop confrontation and accept change

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) trade unions have been warned their tactics “could be fatal” to a business that has lost $110m in revenue in less than three years.

The countdown is on to the Red Ribbon Ball

THE Bahamas AIDS Foundation will stage its 22nd annual Red Ribbon Ball on November 14 in the Grand Ballroom of the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island.

Local contractors to ‘lose’ on big projects

Bahamian contractors will likely “lose out” on major Grand Bahama investment projects due to difficulties in obtaining competitive performance bonds and an absence of certification standards, an attorney said yesterday.

New champions in the Bahamas Half Marathon

THE Bahamas Half Marathon produced several new champions in the seventh edition of the event, hosted by Bahamas Roadmasters.

Outgoing Chamber chief: GB ‘by no means broken’

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s outgoing president says the island’s economy is “by no means broken”, despite “the gut punch and setbacks” delivered by Hurricane Matthew.

Bran: Bahamians ‘holding the bag’ over Baha Mar

BAHA Mar is another example where Bahamians are potentially left “holding the bag” over a major real estate transaction, the Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader has warned.

Clubs & Societies May 15, 2015

Baark. - Baark! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness) has been busy so far in 2015, with a series of events being held.

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Gov't warned: 'Don't renegotiate' BTC deal

THE newly-elected Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government was yesterday warned not to renegotiate the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) privatisation, London-based financial analysts telling Tribune Business such a move would be "pretty negative" and a potentially chilling signal to other foreign investors.

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Ministry says it is tackling flooding near Cable Beach

THE Works Ministry said it is addressing ongoing flooding issues in an area near Cable Beach following recent complaints.

Sterling lauds Forbes for rating Bahamas #1

STERLING Global Financial, a broad-based real estate and international financial services provider with US$9 billion in assets under administration and management, has today applauded Forbes magazine for ranking The Bahamas as the world’s number one choice for real estate investment.

Financial profligacy leaves Bahamas at FDI investor mercy

Bahamian financial profligacy has left this nation at the mercy of foreign developers whose increasing demands for Government concessions are “contrary to the interest of the Bahamas”, a well-known businessman believes.

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12 days to break deadlock

MAJOR stakeholders in the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar resort development have been granted 12 days by a judge to negotiate a solution in getting the stalled project over the finish line.