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Bimini businesses face ATM, energy disruption

Bimini businesses were yesterday said to be eager to “get back up and running” in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, despite continued electricity supply and ATM service disruption.Edward Reckley, the Bimini Chamber of Commerce president, and Under the

Disaster Authority gets ‘big punch list’

The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said the newly-appointed Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) board has been given a “big punch list” of issues to take care of.

Urban renewal patrol at the Big Yard

IN an effort to address the problems that many “marginalised” Bahamians face, police officers and Urban Renewal workers did a walk-about through the community of a government complex known as “The Big Yard”.

Anti-Bahamas protest in Miami

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MARKETING REVOLUTION: The friendly games stay true to reflect brand and image

The Commonwealth Games were simply amazing. Over 70 countries and territories got together to compete in fierce but friendly competition in Glasgow, Scotland. In fact, the Games were marketed as the Friendly Games. And friendly they were. It seemed as if the whole of Scotland decided to make sure that whoever was visiting was going to have a “brilliant” time.

Anger as relatives are hired by ZNS

OUTRAGE over the staff shake-up at ZNS has reportedly reached a new pitch with the revelation that hirees include relatives of a Cabinet minister and a senior executive appointed by the PLP.

Government to crack down on poachers

THE new government will do all it can to crack down on poachers from the Dominican Republic, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell said. Over the years, many Dominican poachers have been caught in

Texaco retailer: 'The war was just getting started'

A TEXACO retailer said yesterday that while he had no intentions of resisting a court order which paved the way for his forced exit from the petroleum retail business after 23 years, "the war was just getting started."

Graycliff eyes extra 50-75 Phase III rooms

GRAYCLIFF has now inked three deals for the expansion of its retail and airport lounge concept, its president Paolo Garzaroli told Tribune Business yesterday.

Get out and vote, says Puzzle

Get out and vote, says Puzzle By FARAH Bahamian artist Puzzle is capitalising on election fever with the release of his newest single, "Vote 4 Me". The song which debuted two weeks ago urges Bahamians to exercise their constitutional right by marking a b

Making a splash before ringing the bell

THE FNM will fight over every vote and work without pause in the lead-up to the election, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told supporters yesterday. Mr Ingraham made the announcement at the FNM's Red Splash event at

Is Missy Elliott making a comeback?

Is Missy Elliott making a comeback? By Farah HER four-year battle with Graves' disease kept her out of the spotlight for a long time. When hip hop artist Missy Elliot was diagnosed, she took a break and slipped behind the scenes to heal. Despite her

BTC begins 'fight for every customer'

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has moved swiftly to deliver on pledges of increased consumer value with the launch of its 90-day Always On mobile promotion.Garry Sinclair, pictured, BTC’s chief executive, said the offer - designed to gi

Insurance payouts for Abacos could be $600m

COMPLETE restoration in Abaco will take a “massive” effort, former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has said, adding insurance payouts in the hurricane devastated islands could be between $500m-$600m.While Mr Ingraham told reporters he did not know how

The things that MPs say

ONE is amazed at the incredible acts of certain MP’s, acts as in statements they make - ludicrous, stupid, inept and incredibly unfounded.

St George's has big celebrations in store for 2018 fair

This Saturday, the community known as the Valley will come alive when the St George’s Anglican Church holds its annual Thrill of the Grill and Parish Fair.“Our church fair is the major fundraising event which assists with the operating expenses of ou

Bahamas must be 'global climate change advocate'

The Bahamas and other vulnerable small island states need to become “global advocates” in the battle against climate change, a former Cabinet minister said yesterday. Zhivargo Laing, former minister of state for finance, told a panel discussion at t

WTO 'devastating' for farmers and fisheries

Becoming a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) member will be “devastating” for Bahamian farmers because they are “not prepared” for the competitive demands of liberalised trade regimes.Caron Shepherd, president of the Farmers United Cooperative, tol

NCAA Football: Bahamians hit the gridiron

THE weekend of NCAA football at the Division I and Division II levels featured several Bahamian players on the field.Michael Strachan continues to post impressive individual numbers for the UC Charleston Golden Cougars, Chris Ferguson and the Cincinn

IAN FERGUSON: Retaining top talent requires just reward

Every employee wants to feel valued and appreciated for their efforts at work. Most employees also want to advance with new and expanded roles and pay. Sadly, most employers find themselves in a quandry where they are simply not able to promote every

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