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QC slams selection of Bimini as ‘model PPP’
An outspoken QC has slammed the selection of Bimini as a model tourism public-private partnership (PPP), arguing that the Resorts World project was “completely divorced from a harmonious relationship” with local Bahamians.
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Baha Mar ‘not too far gone’ for arbitration
The $3.5 billion Baha Mar dispute is “not so far gone” that professional arbitration will be unable to resolve it, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief executive yesterday arguing that such intervention was becoming more urgent by the day.
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All truss-ed out on Budget’s tax cuts
A Bahamian contractor yesterday warned that the Government’s decision to eliminate 20 percent duty on imported roof trusses will “put us out of business” in a segment that has kept his overall operation afloat.
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Jones and sun open playoffs tonight
Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun will open the WNBA Playoffs and their prospective title run tonight.
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PM is well suited for finance role
IT WAS written by the revered Chinese sage and philosopher, Confucius in 500 BC that “the ruler of a country of a thousand chariots must give diligent attention to business; he must be sincere; he must be economical; he must love his people; and he must provide employment for his people at the proper seasons”.
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Corporations replacing nation states?
The state has the right to exist when individuals are willing to sacrifice their own interests for the community it represents, according to Ernest Renan, a French philosopher.
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Gov't targeting 75-90% VAT comply 'high range'
The Government is expecting to achieve Value-Added Tax (VAT) compliance rates in the 75-90 per cent “high range” enjoyed by other Caribbean nations, a senior Ministry of Finance official has revealed.
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Bahamian trio help Knights’ battle for OCAA playoff spot
WITH just the regular season finale left to play, the Bahamian trio for the Niagara College Knights will need to finish the year strongly and hope for a little help if they are to make a post-season run.
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‘Bonefish Sam’ to be honoured
ONE of The Bahamas’ bonefish tour legends is being honoured next month through the International Game Fish Association of Florida next month.
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Man behind bars after being charged with murder
A 28-year-old man is behind bars after being charged in Magistrates Court yesterday for killing a man last month.
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Man shot in drive-by dies in hospital from wounds
A 29-year-old man who was shot multiple times during a drive-by shooting on Saturday died in hospital early yesterday morning.
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Two teens accused of stabbing man to death
TWO teenagers, including a 15-year-old juvenile, were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on a murder charge.
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Knowles hits 2nd walkoff in a week
FOR the second time in the series against the Stockton Ports, D’Shawn Knowles delivered late-game heroics and another walk-off win for the Inland Empire 66ers.
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A gentleman who will be terribly missed
RELATIVES of Grand Bahama businessman Harold “Sonny” Waugh remember him as a gentleman who will be “terribly missed” by his family and friends.
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Minister Susan Magdalene Smith
Funeral Service for Minister Susan Magdalene Smith, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive and formerly of Mt. Thompson Exuma, will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018, 10:00 a.m., at Zion South Beach Baptist Church , Zion …
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Leah Jessie Thurston
Funeral service for the late Leah Jessie Thurston age 84 years of #130 Mermaid Blvd. and formerly of Bennett’s Harbour, Cat Island will be held on Saturday, December 15th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Drive. …
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Bertram Flowers Jr
Funeral Service for Bertram Flowers Jr., 78 a resident of Ferguson Street, Perpall Track, will be held on Sunday, December 17th, 2017, at 2:00 pm. at St Agnes Anglican Church, Blue Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. I Ranfurly …
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John Lawrence Neilly
Funeral Service for John Lawrence Neilly “Lovey”, 84 of Current, Eleuthera, died at his residence Friday, November 24th, 2017, will be held Saturday, December 16th, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at The Current Gospel Chapel Current, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Evangelist …
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FRANCES VIRGINIA MOSS-COX
Funeral Service for MATRIARCH FRANCES VIRGINIA MOSS-COX Age 84 years of #174 Fox Hill Road South who died on Sunday, October 14th, 2018 will be held on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at 1:00pm at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street. …
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Hermon Cecil Adderley
Last rites for Hermon Cecil Adderley aged 84 of Armbrister Street, Fox Hill and formerly of Burnt Ground Long Island will be held on Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at St. Mark’s Native Baptist Church, Romer Street, Fox Hill. Officiating will …
