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Dr Myles Munroe: Teacher, author, inspiration

Dr Myles Munroe is survived by his two children, his son Myles “Chairo” Jr Munroe and his daughter, Charisa Munroe.

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John Pinder appointed acting Director of Labour

VETERAN unionist John Pinder has been appointed as acting Director of Labour.

BAIC project assesses waterway re-opening

THE BAHAMAS Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is executing a long-term research initiative at London Creek in North Andros.The project will examine the flow of water through the London Creek ecosystem, which was interrupted by the cons

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NPEP donates $25,000 to three nonprofits assisting during pandemic

THE New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) has announced a combined donation of $25,000 to support the work of three local nonprofit organisations assisting those in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UWI's Bermudez to make keynote speech

ROBERT Bermudez, chancellor of the University of the West Indies, will be the keynote speaker for a public discussion scheduled for July 15 at UWI House Restaurant on University Drive, Nassau. Mr Bermudez, the university's 6th chancellor and highest

19 Cubans intercepted at sea in two separate incidents

NINETEEN Cuban migrants were brought to Grand Bahama after being intercepted at sea in two separate incidents by the US Coast Guard.

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42-year-old on murder charge

A 42-year-old was remanded to prison yesterday over allegations he murdered another man outside of an abandoned building on Hospital Lane earlier this month.

EDITORIAL: Still playing games with the people’s business

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts is so anxious to blame the FNM for the failed attempt of the 2002 referendum to give Bahamian women the same gender rights as their male counterparts that he has no qualms about distorting history.

The Bahamas’ long journey backwards

“THE Bahamas has come a long way in three and a half years!” boasts PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts in a release sent to the press on Tuesday ridiculing observations made by FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest on government’s poor performance.

Super Value chief: We have ‘lowest and simplest VAT’

Super Value’s owner has lauded the Bahamas’ Value-Added Tax (VAT) as “the lowest and simplest in the world”, adding: “Children could put in the returns.”

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Swim meet in memory of Rhonda Bullard-Stamp

THERE’S no better feeling for an athlete than to look up in the stands and see and hear their parents cheering for them when they are competing.

EDITORIAL: Echoes of Adderley in PLP treatment of Izmirlian

On June 23 - a week after Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins launched a blistering attack in the House on government’s handling of the $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort, accusing the Chinese bank and construction company of “deceiving” Bahamians over the stalled development to protect their own financial interests - PLP national chairman Bradley Roberts decided to dip his own oar into the cauldron of discord.

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Super Value’s solar roll-out eyes 60% energy bill slash

Super Value’s principal yesterday revealed the supermarket chain is aiming to slash its energy bill by “60 percent or better” through installing solar power at all its stores by summer 2022.

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Water Corp can't avoid payout to Consolidated

The Water & Sewerage Corporation cannot escape negotiating a multi-million dollar price to purchase a New Providence water plant, as its chairman yesterday denied it had already decided to dump the existing BISX-listed operator.

Gov't: No FDI impact from fingerprint need

The Government yesterday said foreign investors were unlikely to be deterred from coming to the Bahamas by new international rules requiring them to supply their fingerprints as part of the due diligence process.

New Chamber chairman: 'I hope Myers' name cleared'

The Tax Coalition’s remaining chairman yesterday said it will continue to push for fiscal responsiblity and freedom of information despite Robert Myers’ resignation, adding that the Government was still placing too much focus on taxes.

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Tennis champions crowned on Winding Bay

IT was another exciting Sheri Roberts Open at the Abaco Club on Winding Bay. From the competitive tennis matches, the following winners emerged:

Bay Street property up for $17.9m sale

A property critical to Bay Street’s revitalisation is on the market for $17.9 million, its realtor telling Tribune Business: “We want to bring life back into the city”.  

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City Markets sale on track for Friday close

CITY Markets' principal yesterday said the supermarket chain was still on course to conclude the sale of its remaining four New Providence stores to Super Value by Friday, adding that the details had been determined already between himself and Rupert Roberts.

Murder count close to tally at same point last year

TWELVE murders in the past 12 days brought the country’s murder count to 81 for the year, not far behind last year’s count of 85 by this same time, last year.