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Sir Franklyn warns against forced BTC renationalisation

A leading businessman yesterday warned that a forced renationalisation of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will “do more harm than good” for this nation.Sir Franklyn Wilson, pictured, who led the Christie administration’s negotiations to

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Past govts 'negligent' on $160m BTC pension hole

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) unions yesterday slammed the “negligence” of previous administrations for creating a near-$160m pension hole that taxpayers must now plug. Ricardo Thompson, pictured , the Bahamas Communications and Pub

Clubs and Societies July 8, 2015

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Antique Auto Club. - The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas is very pleased to announce that, following its recent Annual Antique Auto Show & Cook-Out, it has been able to make quite a substantial donation to the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation for benefit of a one-year-old toddler, Amaris Smith. Amaris required reconstructive heart surgery just before the show.

Women's Open draws legends, top players

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net With four legends and some of the top 100 players in the world expected to participate, Ty Olando is confident that the 2012 Bahamas Women's Open will provide the Bahamian public with more t

Women's Open draws legends, top players

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net With four legends and some of the top 100 players in the world expected to participate, Ty Olando is confident that the 2012 Bahamas Women's Open will provide the Bahamian public with more t

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Future of Oban deal unclear

WHILE the government has received proposals from “quite a number” of investors interested in Grand Bahama, it remains unclear what the future holds for the controversial Oban deal.

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BTC's $91m boost 'all the uplift for' parent

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) $91 million operating income (EBITDA) performance generated "pretty much all of the uplift" for Cable and Wireless Commu

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Telethon raises $150,000 for the fight against cancer

MORE than $150,000 was donated to the Cancer Society of the Bahamas during a four-hour “telethon” yesterday afternoon which marked the official launch of the organisation’s $3m campaign to raise funds for the expansion of the Cancer Caring Centre off Collins Avenue.

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BTC drops 40,000 calls a day but to spend $65m

  THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd has reduced its daily average of dropped calls to 40,000 from more than 70,000 and now expects fewer challenges, Chief Executive Officer Leon Williams said yesterday.

Bahamas ‘all wrong’ with ‘Silo’ tourism

The Bahamas’ current tourism model is “all wrong” because it “silos” the visitor experience from the indigenous population, a young social entrepreneur yesterday calling for this nation to integrate both sides.

Union tells govt: Protect BTC value for future sale

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) line staff union has urged the Government to protect the value of its shareholding and commit to selling this to Bahamian investors.Dino Rolle, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union’s (BCP

Money provider eyes 40% client increase

A MONEY tranmission provider’s bill payment platform is looking to increase customer traffic by at least 40 per cent over the next four to five months, with several options to be added to its offering.

PM gets last chance to avoid ‘shut down’

The Prime Minister’s meeting with trade union leaders tomorrow is “critical” in determining whether the labour movement will make good on threats to “shut the town down” in response to numerous alleged grievances.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: We’ve never had stricter environmental legislation nor more disrespect for our land, water or our view

What has happened to us? Where did the ‘we’ go who respected our elders, our beliefs, our surroundings?

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Ex-Trust chief’s parking fears on Goodman’s Bay penthouse

An ex-Bahamas National Trust (BNT) chief yesterday argued the developer of a 14-storey Goodman’s Bay penthouse must ensure there is sufficient parking to prevent Bahamians being “further disenfranchised”.

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Four sentenced over break-ins at schools

TWO men and two juveniles were sentenced to one year at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services and the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys after admitting to either breaking into, stealing and/or dishonestly receiving merchandise from three private

Wholesalers: Panic buying 'through roof'

Wholesalers yesterday urged Bahamians to get a grip on coronavirus-related panic buying that has gone “through the roof” and increased demand by up to 25 percent. Philip G Smith, the d’Albenas Agency’s sales and marketing manager, told Tribune Busin

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Major confident ahead of fight

Having made the weight and holding an advantage in height, Meacher ‘Pain’ Major said he’s confident that he will be successful against Brazilian Roger Rosa tonight in their light welterweight fight in the Rain Forest Theatre at the Wyndham Resort Hotel, Cable Beach.

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Chocolate bliss for your hands and feet

LAST week, we told you all about the benefits of the chocolate facial. Today, we are highlighting another unique use for chocolate, namely in manicures and pedicures.