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Industry workshop aim is to meet the standard
The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) teamed with its Caribbean counterpart to host a Freeport workshop on the development of quality regulation for various local industries. The workshop, held on February 19 in partnership with the CAR
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Wolfe wins his first Korn Ferry Tour title
The second event on the Korn Ferry Tour and the second in The Bahamas in as many weeks concluded yesterday at the Baha Mar resort.American Jared Wolfe separated himself from the field on the back nine at The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at Baha Mar an
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American Gainey wins Great Exuma Classic
IN a dramatic finish, American Tommy Gainey took first place at bd Global’s Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Golf Course, Emerald Bay.
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Scotiabank named as Bahamas leader
Scotiabank says it has been named as The Bahamas’ “Bank of the Year 2019” by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication. “We are proud of the initiatives launched during the past year, which will provide customers with more convenient and ef
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Islands of the Bahamas Showcase: Liberty Flames take home the title
THE Liberty Flames came into the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase as the tournament favourite and the defending A-Sun champion lived up to their top billing.
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Great Abaco Classic, NCAA showcase all set for Baha Mar
DESPITE the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the partnership between bd Global Sports, the Baha Mar Resort and the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation produced an initiative to relocate a pair of events hosted by the international sports management company.
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BUSINESS BITES: Joplin recovered from tornado - so can we from 2019 Dorian?
In the Tornado Alley states of the USA, tornadoes, large and small, are too frequent to be named. Only the worst are identified for the official records — like Joplin in 2011.
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National Culinary Team enjoys strong success
The Bahamas National Culinary Team produced a back-to-back winner at this year’s Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition, held from June 21-25 in Miami.
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Super Value chief warns on potential paper plant close
Super Value’s principal has warned he may have to close his paper manufacturing plant due to tariff cuts, as he called on the government to outline WTO’s benefits instead of attacking him.
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Retailers: Christmas sales matched 2017
BUSINESS this Christmas was “steady” and comparable to last year’s holiday shopping period, several local retailers have confirmed.
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Eagles finish showcase undefeated
THE Georgia Southern Eagles left the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase with their undefeated record intact.
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Marcel Erick Turnquest
Funeral Service for Marcel Erick “Mice” Turnquest, age 42 of Mortimer’s, Long Island will be held on Saturday 13th October, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Fr. Lynden Douglas assisted by …
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Vernell Bastian Destamar
Funeral Service for Vernell Bastian Destamar age 67 of Faith Avenue., who died on August 15, 2018 will be held on Saturday September 1, 2018 at 11:00 am at Ebenezer Mission Baptist Church, Charles Vincent Street. Officiating will be Pastor …
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Four months to answer marijuana questions
CABINET will discuss the committee to be given responsibility for holding town hall meetings on the possible legalisation of medical marijuana in the country when it meets on Monday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday.
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‘Going legal’ is worth just $5m
THE country stands to reap the greatest benefit from the full legalisation of marijuana production, sale and use with state control, according to CARICOM’s regional report, which estimated net benefits for The Bahamas was about $5.5m.
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Fronting 'more ferocious' if no pre-WTO crackdown
The Bahamas must crack down on widespread ‘fronting’ that threatens to become more “ferocious” once this nation joins the WTO, a governance reformer has urged.Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), told Trib
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Rachard Quintin Stubbs
Funeral service for Rachard Quintin Stubbs, 24 a resident of Jubilee Gardens, will be held at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Drive, on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Michael Ferguson. Interment follows in Woodlawn …
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Web.com PGA Tour Great Exuma Classic draws millions of eyes
MILLIONS of golf enthusiasts worldwide couldn’t keep their eyes off the Islands of the Bahamas this week as they gazed upon its pristine waters during the Web.com PGA Tour Great Exuma Classic.The event, which was held at Sandals Emerald Bay, is a mar
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Local investors blast Govt's 'wall of silence'
A BAHAMIAN investor group is slamming the 20-year “wall of silence” surrounding its “one-stop” Road Traffic solution, arguing that it has been deliberately shut out of national development.Franklyn Robinson and Charles Beneby, principals in Bahamas A
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Hercle Joe Pratt
Funeral Service for the late Hercle Joe Pratt age 55 years of Orchard Close, Sea Breeze Estate and formerly of Cat Island will be held on Saturday January 6th, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion …