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Sports Notes
THE Bahamas Softball Federation will crown its new men and women champions this weekend as the National Round Robin Tournament is held at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
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Focus falls on gratuities over VAT compliance
THE Ministry of Finance will be paying close attention to restaurants and similar establishments seeking to add a 7.5 per cent value added tax on their gratuity rates, Acting VAT Comptroller John Rolle said.
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USC holds off Xavier to cap Bahamas tourney
Southern California coach Andy Enfield wanted a time-out. No one noticed. And that was a most fortunate break for the Trojans.
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Baha Mar eyeing 15-20% job cuts
A Cabinet minister yesterday conceded it is “deeply concerning” that Baha Mar has delayed its re-opening amid plans to make “additional staffing reductions” that could result in hundreds losing their jobs. Dionisio D’Aguilar, pictured , minister of
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No talks with govt on forgiving electric debt
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) CEO Pam Hill said yesterday the utility provider is currently “not in any talks” with the government to forgive or write off any of its numerous delinquent accounts.
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The new season
A new vegetable season is just around the corner and that means a little bit of planning in order to get things right.
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Central Bank warns on vacation rentals
The Central Bank is warning that the booming vacation rental market could threaten tourism’s foreign exchange earnings without proper quality assurance mechanisms in place.The regulator, while acknowledging the sector’s importance in its monthly econ
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UPDATED: 90% of voters in favour of strike
5.30pm UPDATE: Union members won't receive their strike certificate until Monday, so there will be no industrial action till then.
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PM’s Bermuda flight ‘reckless, negligent’
The Prime Minister’s Bermuda trip has flown into a fresh storm of controversy as the airline responsible is battling a $200,000 fine over accusations it operated the flight in a “negligent and/or reckless” manner.
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Wilson objects to Cable's late fees
Prominent businessman Franklyn Wilson has objected to Cable Bahamas’ charging him ‘late payment’ fees, with the industry regulator agreeing to his demand that such charges be proportionate.
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Hall of Fame glory
There have been so many special moments in his life, but one that will stand out for former track star turned elite coach David Charlton will be his induction into Howard University Athletic Department’s Hall of Fame for his contribution as an athlete from 1979-84.
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Veterans who took to the air in wartime
GEORGE Collymore, 84, and Lloyd Toppin, 87, wanted three things from their service in the Second World War: To find adventure, to gain knowledge and to return home safely.
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Defence Force bolsters fleet with three new vessels, mobile base
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) held the largest commissioning ceremony in the service’s history on Friday at the John Alfred Wharf, bolstering its fleet with three new vessels and a 17-piece containerised mobile base as it upgrades its fleet to safeguard the Bahamas.
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Fidel Castro dies age 90
MIAMI (AP) — Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule of Cuba, has died at age 90.
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Stopovers beat pre-COVID for first time in January ‘23
Monthly air arrivals exceeded pre-COVID figures for the first time in January 2023, a senior tourism official said yesterday, while revealing that stranded or in-transit passengers have been unable to find hotel rooms in Nassau.
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$25m initiative to reverse 85% small firm credit rejection
A $25m Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan is aiming to reverse an 85 percent rejection rate on small business financing applications, it was revealed yesterday.
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Survival weekend returns for road parade
SURVIVAL Weekend is back and set for May 20-22, featuring a road parade and a mega concert with big names in Soca music, including Allison Hinds, Destra Garcia and Patrice Roberts.
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PM targets Home Owner Protection Bill before election
Prime Minister Perry Christie promised yesterday to introduce more relief for struggling Bahamian homeowners before his administration’s term in office expires, as he touted the revised Mortgage Relief Plan for assisting 350 borrowers to-date.
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Tourism losing $8.5m yearly to plastic pollution
The Bahamian tourism industry is losing up to $8.5m annually to plastic beach pollution, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has revealed, undermining the sector's key attraction.
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BUSINESS BITES: Say 'Yes' to Bahamas oil drilling
No sooner had Simon Potter, CEO of Nassau-based Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), announced an international oil company had signed a 90-day renewable option to become a farm-out partner with BPC, than our environmental activists predictably denounced the deal — indeed, the very concept of drilling for oil in Bahamian waters.
