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Freeport 'could attract $100bn if the economic model is right'

A Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) director yesterday argued "Freeport needs $10bn, and could attract $100bn if we get the model right" amid a peace offering from the deputy prime minister.

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FRONT PORCH: The power of empathy and service to others

“SERVICE is what prayer looks like when it gets up off its knees and walks around the world.” – Fr Michael Graham, SJ.

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Industries mixed over up to 75% boating fee cuts

Fishing and tour excursion providers yesterday gave decidedly mixed reactions on the up to 75 percent cuts in boat registration fees tabled in the House of Assembly.

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Gov’t eyes $140m ‘accrual’ over corporate income tax

The Government is exploring how Bahamas-based companies that will pay the new 15 percent corporate income tax can “accrue” a projected $140m in revenues before the enabling laws are enacted.

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40TH HUGH CAMPBELL BASKETBALL CLASSIC: Champions to be crowned tonight

Four teams remain in the 40th Hugh Campbell Classic basketball tourney but only one team can hoist the trophy tonight at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.

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$100m Goodman’s Bay penthouse ‘compelling’ amid pneumonia claim

The developer behind the $100m, 14-storey Goodman’s Bay penthouse project last night acknowledged their neighbour’s “passion” and “attachment” but pointed to the 300 construction jobs it will create.

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Man disappears before murder trial leaving family $30k fee

A GRANDMOTHER and a mother must pay $30,000 after the man for whom they stood surety allegedly threw his ankle monitoring bracelet into a well and disappeared months before his murder trial.

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Hugh Campbell Classic: Teams advance to the next round

TUESDAY was a busy day at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium as some teams were sent packing while others advanced to the next round of the 40th Hugh Campbell Classic basketball tourney.

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Bahamas Bodybuilding, Wellness and Fitness Federation making strides

SINCE returning to office as president of the Bahamas Bodybuilding, Wellness and Fitness Federation, Wellington “Cat” Sears said they have made some strides, but there’s still a lot more work ahead of them.

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FNM needs unity to have a chance

I WAS pleasantly surprised when I saw a photo of the Free National Movement Parliamentary caucus in either The Tribune or The Nassau Guardian some weeks ago.

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PETER YOUNG: A courageous man of principle

AT the two-day annual Munich Security Conference held at this time of year politicians and diplomats discuss the world’s security challenges.

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Bannister: No cap on WSC contract approval

FORMER Works Minister Desmond Bannister testified that the Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) board was not legally required to refer contracts over $250,000 for ministerial approval during his last day of testimony in the bribery and fraud trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and five others.

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Minister Bowleg: Tickets now on sale for World Relays - Paradise to Paris

While there is a search on for the missing BINGO, the mascot used in the last World Relays here in 2017, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations is gearing up to field five teams, including defence of the mixed relay title, when the event returns to The Bahamas May 4-5.

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Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation officially launched

OVER the weekend, the Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation was officially launched.

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INSIGHT: Causes of crime not new, but deepening – what now?

“Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Opposition fearing revenue loss on corporate tax delay

THE Opposition’s leader yesterday voiced concern The Bahamas may miss out on significant tax revenues, and lose business, from delays in implementing the 15 percent minimum global corporate tax.

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Hugh Campbell Classic ‘off to sizzling start’

THE prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic got off to a sizzling start as some of the top senior boys’ teams made their early statements over the weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

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Jonquel Jones re-signs with New York Liberty

JONQUEL “JJ” Jones, former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) MVP, has decided to run it back with the New York Liberty for the upcoming season

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Bahamas Mantas water polo team 6th overall in South Florida tournament

DESPITE not carrying his best team, coach Laszlo Borbely said he was still pleased with the efforts of his Bahamas Mantas water polo team at the South Florida Tournament over the weekend.

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Western condo development targets 150 construction jobs

A west New Providence condo project is aiming to create up to 150 construction jobs through its developer's first up to $20m foray into the real estate development market.