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Insurers 'sorry' for 15% hike . . . but it's worth it
Major Bahamian insurers yesterday warned property owners they face “a minimum” 15 percent premium rate rise in 2020 with Dorian-related claims set to hit peak estimates of $2bn. Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s president and chief executive, told Tribu
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Coalition chief optimistic VAT cut to boost revenue
The Coalition for Responsible Taxation’s head yesterday voiced optimism that the 10 percent VAT slash will generate more revenue than the current structure once zero ratings are eliminated.
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AG to web shops: ‘Time to pay up’
The Attorney General yesterday warned the web shop industry it was “time for lawful taxes to be collected”, and said of the Government’s stance: “We’re ready to go to war.”
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Burning up the track with sprinter Daejha Moss
IN Nassau, Bahamas, the temperature is currently in the mid-80s with the sun blaring down on the city’s inhabitants. Add to that, blistering humidity and low wind speeds too. That Bahamian climate remains the same year-round (mostly) with the coldest day dropping to maybe the low 50s (the country’s lowest recorded temperature is 41 degrees set in 1981).
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'Tremendous' turnout at Fusion Superplex job fair
NEARLY 1500 job-seekers turned up to the Fusion Superplex entertainment venue yesterday, as the company seeks to fill up to 80 part-time and full-time openings.
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Rolle earns 3rd opportunity to represent Bahamas in the Pure Silk LPGA Classic
FOR the fourth year, professional golf teacher Georgette Rolle will get a chance to carry the Bahamian flag in the Pure Silk Bahamas Ladies Professional Golf Association Classic.
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Bahamas First in 18.5% motor claim increase
Bahamas First has seen a 20 percentage point decline in comprehensive insurance policies’ share of its auto book since the recession began, with total Bahamian motor claims increasing by 18.5 per cent in 2012. ==
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Players go above the rim
The CI Gibson Rattlers, the winningest school out of New Providence, is on a quest for another title in the 30th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic.
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Central Bank asked Gov't for $400m 'reserves boost'
The Central Bank of the Bahamas asked the Government to undertake $400 million worth of foreign currency borrowing this fiscal year to alleviate concerns over a “steady decline” in external reserves.
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Exemption elimination saves Super Value $7m
Super Value’s owner yesterday confirmed the decision to ‘exempt’ no goods from Value-Added Tax (VAT) would save his company $5-$7 million in extra costs per annum, with the sector’s “biggest objection” to the new tax now removed.
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Convent to celebrate 75th anniversary
THE BENEDICTINE Sisters of St Martin’s de Porres convent will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of their order with a Mass followed by a reception this evening at their Nassau Street monastery.
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Margueriete Beatrice Roberts
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mrs. Margueriete Beatrice “Muggy” Roberts, Age 89yrs, a resident of South Beach and Formally of Wilkinson Street off West Street, will be held at St Francis Xavier Cathedral on West Street on Saturday, …
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Myetta Turnbull Rolle
Funeral service for Myetta Turnbull Rolle, 84 a resident of 38B Comfort Street & formerly of St. Mary, Jamaica, will be held at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road, on Saturday, 10th October, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will …
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Leslie Charles Green Jr
Leslie Charles ‘Mistah’ Green Jr. age 22 of Derby Road, Yellow Elder Gardens died on Sunday February 12, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Julith Green; his fathers, Leslie Thompson, Perry Cox and Salmon Green; one son, Tamaj Leslie …
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Claudette Lundy
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Claudette Lundy age 84 years of Soldier Road and formerly of George Town, Exuma will be held on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Centreville Seventh Day Adventist Church, Fifth Terrance, Centreville. …
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Retired Deputy Superintendent of Police Harold Alonzo Cole
Memorial Service for Retired Deputy Superintendent of Police Harold Alonzo Cole, age 84 years, a resident of #5 Lancaster Road, and formerly of Christ Church, Barbados, will be held on Saturday May 4th, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, …
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Theresa Berneatha Erdeg
Death Notice for Theresa Berneatha Erdeg, 84 years of Graham Avenue, Blair Estates, Nassau, The Bahamas, died peacefully at her residence on Thursday, 20th February, 2020. Predeceased by her parents Bernardo and Inez Gonzalez; her loving husband of 56 years: …
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388 new cases of COVID-19
THREE hundred and eighty-eight new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Thursday, Ministry of Health officials reported on Friday.
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Mildred Brown
Funeral service for Mildred Brown, 91 a resident of Strachan’s Corner & formerly of Turks & Caicos Islands, will be held at Mt. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Quakoo & East Streets, on Saturday 8th April, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating …
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Corese Lucille Ritchie
Funeral Service for Corese Lucille Ritchie, 91, of Rocky Pine Road, formerly of Deadman’s Cay Long Island, will be held on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue. Officiating will be Archdeacon G. …
