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December 21, 2016
Gibson: Clock ticking on decision to increase NIB contributions or cut benefits

The "clock is ticking" for the government to decide to either increase pension contributions or cut down on benefits offered by the National Insurance Board (NIB), according to Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson.
However, in light of Hurricane Matthew, the government has to consider the financial position of those who were affected by the Category 4 storm.
"We just went through...

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September 14, 2016
FNM 'working round the clock' to vet candidates

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie said since the party's July convention more than 30 additional persons have submitted applications in a bid to run on the FNM's ticket in the 2017 general election.

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January 04, 2016
Cable Bahamas on the clock to roll out new prices, service

Cable Bahamas Ltd. has until the end of January 2016 to give notice in at least one newspaper with national circulation of its decision to increase prices, giving subscribers at least 14 days' notice of the price change, or risk forfeiting the approved 27 percent price hike for its SuperBasic package.

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October 14, 2015
Insurers already working 'around the clock' to process Joaquin claims

Given that the damage is still being assessed, it may be too early yet to put a price tag on the damage caused by Hurricane Joaquin, but Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) Chairman Emmanuel Komolafe said insurance estimates are already in the millions and that the BIA member companies are already working "around the clock" to settle claims related to Joaquin.

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September 16, 2015
Obama praises Muslim teen cuffed over clock mistaken for bomb

Two days ago, teenager Ahmed Mohamed was in handcuffs in a north Texas high school. Today, he is receiving praise - and an invitation - from the president of the United States...

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June 12, 2015
Steven Gardner clocks new PB in Oslo

Steven Gardiner has cashed in his first major payday of his young professional career.

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May 20, 2015
Minnis: PM should work around the clock on Baha Mar solution

Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday that Prime Minister Perry Christie should work around the clock to ensure the stakeholders of Baha Mar come to an agreement to get the $3.5 billion resort open...

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November 24, 2014
Students clock to BTVI fair

SCORES of Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution students flocked to the recent college fair to gain information on further education and scholarship opportunities.

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March 13, 2014
Govt 'working around the clock' to conclude Canada trade deal

The Ministry of Financial Services is working feverishly to conclude negotiations with Canada for its replacement to the CARIBCAN trade agreement by the end of June.
Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, who also has responsible for trade, confirmed that there are still a number of outstanding issues that need to be negotiated between The Bahamas and Canada, particularly as it relates to tar...

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