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09042024 EDITION

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Business Licence audits ‘crack open blue chip’ company flaws

Mandatory Business Licence audits have “cracked open” control and process flaws among companies viewed as “blue chip” in The Bahamas, a senior accountant revealed yesterday.

‘We’ve been down this road before’ over Bazaar’s sale

The Government has begun reaching out to the derelict International Bazaar’s 13 owners to gauge their interest in selling the site, but one warned yesterday: “We’ve been down this road before.”


Fishermen hail August as the ‘best in history’

​​​​​The National Fisheries Association’s (NFA) president yesterday asserted that last month “will go down in history as the best August” the industry has ever had with poaching cut by up to “95 percent”.

GB’s restaurants await rebound to pre-Dorian

Grand Bahama-based restaurant and dining businesses yesterday said sales volumes have yet to rebound to pre-Hurricane Dorian levels some five years after the catastrophic storm struck.

Tech Talk: Brazil court backs ruling blocking X

A Brazilian Supreme Court panel on Monday unanimously upheld the decision of one of its justices to block billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X nationwide, according to the court’s website.


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Super Value to take 20% energy hike ‘on the chin’

Super Value’s owner yesterday pledged to take a 20 percent hike in energy costs from Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) new rate structure “on the chin” and not pass the increase on to consumers.

Mills suing govt for violating his rights

SOCIAL Media personality Cay Mills has sued government officials for allegedly violating his constitutional rights.

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Darville: Govt looking to recruit 80 nurses from African countries

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is looking to recruit 80 nurses from African countries.


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Mother of Murder victim’s kids: We all cry every day

LOVED ones have identified Monday night’s murder victim as 34-year-old Valentino Bowe.

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Valley Boys seed money is delayed

YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said seed funding for the Valley Boys has been delayed pending a Sunday meeting to resolve a conflict that has embroiled the group.

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‘Junkanoo Boyz’ ready for battle

The Bahamas Football Association (BFA) has released the 20-man roster scheduled to represent the country in Group A of League C for the first window of the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League matchups.


Let’s get back to the soil, now!

The quickest way to rejuvenate our troubled people and return to a more peaceful, serene and productive nation is to get back to the soil.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Making Nassau a more liveable place

During the summer, many Bahamians take vacation and, when affordable, travel for shopping, entertainment, reunions, graduations, and food

BGDBA: Rangers, Patrollers take 1-0 lead in series

THE opening round of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs got underway on Monday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium and teams have already taken charge in their respective best-of-three series.


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Love Ya Dog: Marcella and Jasper

THE Tribune called on readers to join in our campaign to Love Ya Dog - and Marcella Dean answered the call.

NPPPSSA gearing up for exciting season

THE New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association is gearing up for another exciting season, according to president Latoya Bain.

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Two Mingoes selected for national soccer team

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer players Nathan Wells and Junior Kelly were named to the senior men’s national soccer team for the first window of the 2024-2025 CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) Nations League group stage matches.


Shipyard not as good as we’re told

POLITICAL propaganda when it is not “totally accurate” is what?

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Straw Business Persons Society says Tourism is yet to hold promised meeting

TWO months after committing to meet straw vendors to help boost their business, the Ministry of Tourism has yet to hold the promised meeting, according to Straw Business Persons Society president Rebecca Small.