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Deacon Timothy Eugene Martin
Deacon Timothy Eugene Martin, 88 a resident of Caribbean Gardens & formerly of Forrest, Exuma, died at his residence on Sunday, January 5, 2020. He is survived by his sons: Pledge, Timothy Jr., Verchinal & Mario Martin; daughters: Ferrone Martin-Knowles, …
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Gov't financial systems 80% below maximum
The government’s financial management systems remain “below global standard” and have seen “limited improvement”, scoring 80 percent below maximum in their last assessment.An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report on The Bahamas’ “fiduciary sys
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Gov’t possesses ‘last piece of VAT puzzle’
The first-ever Value-Added Tax (VAT) quarterly filings are “the last piece of the puzzle” for the Government in determining whether it will meet annual revenue projections for its new tax, a top official believes.
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VAT slash ‘not reckless’ as revenues up $160m
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the VAT rate cut “is not a reckless, populist act” as he revealed the Government has outperformed first half revenue targets by $160m.
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Central Bank: No money laundering sign ‘on any scale’
The Central Bank says “there is nothing” to suggest money laundering occurs “on any scale” in The Bahamas based on its analysis of currency circulation trends.
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PM: VAT Rate to be lower than 15%
Prime Minister Perry Christie last night confirmed that Value-Added Tax (VAT) would be introduction at a lower rate than the initially proposed 15 per cent, with the implementation date also subject to potential change.
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Gov’t ‘exhausts’ 95% of deficit projection
The Government used up 95 per cent of its projected 2015-2016 full-year deficit within the first five months, the Chamber’s chairman arguing this shows the Bahamas cannot escape its fiscal predicament via new taxes alone.
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'Mother' Pratt calls for Draconian measures to curb violence
URBAN Renewal Co-chair Cynthia “Mother” Pratt said yesterday that the government needs to pass “draconian laws” in order to effectively combat the incidents of violent crime and murder that plague the country.
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Crawfish season 'turning out to be the worst ever'
BAHAMIAN fishermen remain “extremely concerned” over potential clashes with Dominican poachers, while lamenting that the crawfish season to-date is “turning out to be the worst season ever”.Keith Carroll, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s (BC
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Rockets v Shockers tonight
THE Pyramid Food Rockets and the Real Deal Shockers are scheduled to square off tonight to determine who will go on to play in the Vince Ferguson divisional final in the New Providence Basketball Association.
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PM seeks to turn junkanoo into money earner for practitioners
JUNKANOO could bring a financial boost to Grand Bahama, said Prime Minister Perry Christie.
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Atlantis occupancies at 50% as virus bites
Atlantis yesterday revealed that normally-buoyant occupancy levels for the peak winter period have fallen to 50 percent as “tourism and commerce grinds to a halt” amid the coronavirus pandemic.A spokesperson for the Paradise Island-based mega resort
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MELVIN BONAMY
MELVIN BONAMY age 82 years of Port Howe, Cat Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, March 29th, 2018. He is survived by his Sister: Ada Sweeting; Numerous Nieces and Nephews, Godchild: Pastor Donnie (Corene) Newbold and the …
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Ethel Mae Deleveaux
DEATH NOTICE FOR Ethel Mae Deleveaux Age: 82 years A resident Of Peardale and formerly of Colonel Hill, Crooked Island Died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday 28th June, 2015 She is survived by her Children: Don, Brice and …
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Arlington Duncan
Arlington Duncan, 82 yrs., a resident of #154 Hospital Lane, died at PMH on 17th June, 2016. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Gloria Pratt, Wendy Duncan & Michelle; 5 sons: Charles, Noel, Oakland, Keno & Nelson Duncan; son-in-law: …
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Agatha Mae Young
Agatha Mae Young, 82 a resident of Mayaguana Ave., Yamacraw, died at her residence on 8th February, 2017. She is survived by her daughters: Melda Strachan, Madeline Young & Mizpah Rolle; son: John Young Jr.; sister: Barbara Davis; numerous grand …
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Hayward Fowler
Death Notice For Hayward Fowler, 82 a resident of Golden Gates #2 & formerly of Mastic Point, Andros, died at PMH on Sunday 24th September, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Roselda Fowler; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grand children; …
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Elizabeth Eve Reckley
Elizabeth Eve Reckley, 82 yrs., a resident of #308 Carmichael Road & formerly of Pleasant Bay, Andros, died at his resident on 8 June, 2013. She is survived by her 1 daughter: Jenniemae Reckley; 4 sons: Malachi Reckley, Livingston Bullard, …
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Joel McDonald Adderley
Joel McDonald Adderley, 82 a resident of #12 Poitier Ave. Boyd Road & formerly of Miller’s, Long Island, died at PMH on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He is survived by his wife: Linda Adderley; 1 son: Brian Stephen Adderley; numerous …
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Leota Miller
LEOTA MILLER age 82 years of #1 King Court, Yellow Elder passed at her residence on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019. She is survived by her Sons: Willis Miller Jr., Rodney Miller and Leon Miller; Daughters: Roselyn Miller and Jennifer Miller; …
