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A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: New Year resolve required to energise a modern Bahamas

By all accounts, in 2017 the major political parties will no doubt be conducting a scorched earth policy in the lead up to what will likely be a hotly contested general election.

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BTC owner 'anticipates' cellular rival by end-2014

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) majority owner is “not anticipating” any extension to its existing monopoly, and is preparing to go head-to-head with a rival cellular competitor before end-2014.

New entrant is ‘dead in water’ on BTC stalling

A former Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) manager yesterday accused the incumbent carrier of an “unspoken corporate strategy” to prevent niche providers entering the market, after his fledgling business was left “dead in the water”.

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FTX’s Bahamas properties rack up $450k unpaid fees

FTX’s US chief has revealed that the collapsed crypto exchange’s Bahamian property empire has amassed $450,000 in unpaid fees to local services providers over the ongoing impasse over how to sell the portfolio.

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TOUGH CALL: Another dump fire, another crisis - and nothing is ever done

A stunning photo appeared on Facebook over the weekend. Taken from the stern of a small boat speeding away from New Providence, it showed the island entirely shrouded in toxic smoke from the exploding dump.

LETTERS EXTRA: A path back to progress for Abaco

THE collapse of Freeport provides an unprecedented opportunity to revisit a self-governing state of Abaco. If we are able to learn from their failure, a narrow path back to international status and prosperity could emerge.

Water provider pledges Bahamian share offering

Consolidated Water has pledged to hold an initial public offering (IPO) of shares in its Bahamian subsidiary “subject market conditions”, Tribune Business can reveal.

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What has Bimini cruise ship cost the Bahamas, asks Turnquest

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday raised questions over the financial shortfalls incurred by The Bahamas amid the cancelation of the Resorts World Bimini’s cruise ship.

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Mitchell: Izmirlian would have been thrown out of country in the past

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell issued an apparent veiled threat at Baha Mar CEO and developer Sarkis Izmirlian, saying that if previous ministers of immigration such as Carl Francis, Arthur Hanna or Loftus Roker were faced with Mr Izmirlian in their day, “he would not have lasted the next day within the borders of The Bahamas”. However, he added: “These are of course different times, kindler gentler days.

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'King of Comedy' celebrates 65th birthday with new play

THE Caribbean’s “King of Comedy” Oliver Samuels is bringing his latest theatre production, “Dollyhouse” to the Bahamas.

Babe Ruth Region Caribbean Invitational July 7-11

THE country’s best youth baseball talent will take on regional and international competition next weekend at the Babe Ruth Region Caribbean Championships and Invitational.

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FNM celebrated 20 years since landmark victory

THE FREE National Movement (FNM) yesterday marked its 20th anniversary since it formed the government in 1992 while continuing to mourn the passing of the party’s national chairman, Charles Maynard.

GOVERNOR SAYS 2-2.5% GROWTH 'STILL ACHIEVABLE'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Central Bank's governor yesterday said projected Bahamian economic growth of 2-2.5 per cent for 2012 remained "achievable" despite the gathering downside risks, while disclosing that the external reserves were

GOVERNOR SAYS 2-2.5% GROWTH 'STILL ACHIEVABLE'

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Central Bank's governor yesterday said projected Bahamian economic growth of 2-2.5 per cent for 2012 remained "achievable" despite the gathering downside risks, while disclosing that the external reserves were

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Miller-Uibo and Gardiner in national fund-raising effort

A national fund-raising effort, in conjunction with the viewing of the performances of quarter-milers Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner at the IAAF World Championships, is expected to take place at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium to assi

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BTC's revenues drop over $21m

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) fell by more than $21m year-over-year for the nine months to end-September 2020 despite further slowing the erosion of its mobile customer base.

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Torchbearers TV snub said to be ‘politically motivated’

THE decision by the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) not to broadcast the Free National Movement’s (FNM) upcoming Torchbearers Youth Association’s convention was yesterday blasted as “hypocritical” and “politically motivated” by party Chairman Sidney Collie.

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NEMA ‘strengthening systems’ to bring help to Bahamians

THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is strengthening its organisational structure and systems to effectively bring about assistance to Bahamians impacted by Hurricane Matthew in its latest progress report.

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Local artist seizes 'canvas of opportunity'

IN an effort to provide a space for emerging artists to show their work, the owners of Mojo’s Restaurant and Bar decided to open up their venue as a canvas of opportunity for talented Bahamians.

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Officials making ‘final preparations’ for Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games

WITH five days remaining until the country’s 50th year of Independence, and two days remaining until the official start of The Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games officials are making final preparations to ensure the public and athletes enjoy the celebratory sporting event.