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Working ‘feverishly’ on EU obligations after tariff cut miss
The Government is working “feverishly” to bring the Bahamas into compliance with its commitments to the European Union (EU) under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), having missed deadlines for the first two rounds of import tariff cuts.
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Governor: $931m liquidity means no ‘crowding out’
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said that “ample” banking system liquidity of $931 million would ensure the Government’s deficit financing needs did not ‘crowd out’ private sector capital raisings, telling Tribune Business there were “no concerns from that standpoint”.
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'Vest' $71m dormant funds in Treasury
The $71 million in dormant accounts currently held by the Central Bank should instead be “vested” in the Public Treasury, a leading accountant said yesterday, thus aiding a government desperately needing every cent of revenue it can get.
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Excise duties on vehicles to be based on value, not engine size
EXCISE duties on vehicles will be based on value rather than engine size as part a wave of new measures aimed at regenerating the Bahamian economy.
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US will not tolerate online gaming
ALTHOUGH the future of a web shop industry for the Bahamas remains locked in the bosom of the courts, we suggest to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe that he should not depend too heavily on American tourists becoming involved in the game of the dice. One look at what’s happening between the US and the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda should cool Mr Wilchcombe’s ardour about getting Americans involved.
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Moss, Armbrister turning heads on the hardwood
BAHAMIAN female basketball players at the collegiate level have had an immediate impact with their respective clubs, winning a series of early season accolades.
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Businessman urges capital gains tax
A well-known businessman yesterday suggested the Bahamas implement a small capital gains tax on property transaction profits, as he warned the Government not to “pile” its National Health Insurance scheme on top of Value-Added Tax (VAT).
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RBC donates $35,000 to BSF for Swimming Nationals
FOR the 30th consecutive year, the Royal Bank of Canada has pledged their financial support to the Bahamas Swimming Federation for their National Swimming Championships this weekend, cementing the longest partnership of any sporting body and corporate business in the country.
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Auto industry urges $15k low threshold
The Government was yesterday urged to increase the lowest auto tax bracket threshold from $10,000 to $15,000, on the grounds this would enable Bahamians to better afford more efficient, environmentally friendly new vehicles.
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IMF urges 20% auto fee rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Government to increase motor vehicle licence fees by at least 20 per cent, arguing that this would improve the “fairness and progressivity” of Bahamian taxation.
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Miss Bahamas Organisation introduces new pageant system
On Sunday, August 3, the most beautiful women from throughout the country will face off in not one, but two competitions to choose the nation’s ambassadors to the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. The double-header event – under the theme “Beauty Personified” – will be an historic moment for the Miss Bahamas pageant. For the first time, all contestants competing in the national finals will be winners representing districts from across the country.
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More players register for Ed Armbrister Baseball League
WITH an increase in the registration of players, the Ed Armbrister Baseball Camp will revert back to a full-fledged league. According to Michael Butler, one of the organisers, they made the decision to host a league as opposed to a baseball camp bec
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Service honours Sir Sidney Poitier
A STATE-RECOGNISED Service of Thanksgiving in honour of the late Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE, was held on Father’s Day.
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Vernon Alexander Kemp
Funeral service for Vernon “Vernal”, ”Kempie” Alexander Kemp, 94 a resident of Palm Beach Street, will be held at Nassau Fellowship Centre, Miami Street, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop W. Reynold Storr, assisted …
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Geneva Dames
Funeral service for Geneva Dames, 94 a resident of #18 Excellence Estates #2 & formerly of Rolle Town, Exuma, will be held at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Blvd., on Friday 20th February, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will …
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Ezra Joseph Baillou
Funeral Service for the late Ezra Joseph Baillou age 94 years of Grand Bahama and formerly of Dumping Ground Corner will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 14th March, 2015 at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bias Street and Blue Hill …
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Irene Lorena Adderley
Last rites for Irene Lorena Adderley aged 94 of Burnt Ground, Long Island will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Glinton’s Long Island. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Chester Burton. Interment in The …
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William Cox
Funeral Service for William “Mr. Willie” Cox, 94, of East Avenue Millar’s Heights and formerly of Sandy Point Abaco, who died August 3rd, at the Princess Margaret Hospital, will be held on Saturday 1:00 p.m. at St. Martin’s Anglican Church …
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Lottie Vivian Tynes
Funeral Service for the Late Lottie Vivian Tynes, 94 years of Bernard Road, Fox Hill and formerly of Gray’s, Long Island, will be held on Friday August 16th, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill. Officiating will …
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Emmie Eleanor Stubbs
Funeral Service for Mrs. Emmie Eleanor Stubbs, 94 years of Sea Beach Estates and formerly of Dumfries, Cat Island, will be held on Saturday May 25th, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Remnant Tabernacle of Praise, Carmichael Road. Rev. Troy Ambrose assisted …
