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$2bn current deficit not so problematic

The Bahamas’ annual $2 billion current account deficit is “not as fickle” as many outsiders think, a former finance minister yesterday pointing out that this was traditionally balanced by foreign capital inflows.

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Tahnaj Thomas to start on the mound opening night

TAHNAJ Thomas will have an opportunity to make an immediate impression on the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation and their lofty expectations for him this season as he progresses to the Appalachian League. According to Tim Hayes of the Bristol Herald C

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MOXEY: STAFFORD SANDS BROKE THE STRANGLEHOLD OF WHITE RETAILERS

WHEN you enter the drawing-room of former parliamentarian Ed Moxey you know you’re entering into the space of a man who is at heart an archivist and a lover of history.

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Briland: Cruise tourism ‘disaster waiting to happen’

More than 99.4 percent of existing and potential Harbour Island visitors have made it “crystal clear cruise tourism is a disaster waiting to happen” for the destination, a hotelier warned yesterday.

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GBPA welcomes govt help for small business

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority’s small business recovery grant programme will receive matching grant funding of $100,000 from the government’s Small Business Development Centre to assist small businesses. GBPA President Ian Rolle “welcomed” the par

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NAUGHTY: Sooner or Laker - I’ll take brilliant Buddy Hield in the NBA Draft

I MUST admit ‘Buddymania’ has me all worn out. Ah, but what an exhilarating ride it was from start to finish. Despite the lopsided ending, a whopping 44-point defeat to Villanova, it was a huge win for the Wildcats who must be commended in their own right, for executing a flawless game plan at both ends of the court, handcuffing ‘Buddy’ Hield and the rest of the Oklahoma Sooners in the process. Hats off to ‘Buddy’ on an outstanding career at Oklahoma but also for being a sterling example for our youth, especially our lost males. With all that’s going on around us at home, thank you for making me proud to be Bahamian again ‘Buddy’.

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NCAA: Hield, Knowles shoot up scoring charts

IT was shooting for Bahamian players virtually across the board in NCAA Division I basketball play this weekend with career high numbers and record-setting performances in their respective divisions.

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Jones gets set for professional debut

JONQUEL Jones enjoyed a surreal moment when she was matched against Elana Delle Donne, of the Chicago Sky, during the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) pre-season fixtures. Now reality will set in as she suits up for the Connecticut Sun in their 2016 regular season opener on Saturday night.

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THE KDK REPORT: A wrinkle or two

THROUGHOUT the course of history, we’ve all inherently benefited from the immeasurable sacrifices of our forefathers. Men and women who, through their contributions to the betterment of mankind, have made our lives infinitely easier.

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Petroleum retailers fear ‘another nail in the coffin’

Bahamian petroleum retailers yesterday voiced fears that full Business Licence audits will be “just another nail in the coffin” as they push to meet with the Prime Minister over demands for a margin increase.

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Reginald ‘Reggie’ Forbes retires from SAC

ONE of the longest tenures in high school sports came to an end as Reginald ‘Reggie’ Forbes retired from St Augustine’s College last week.

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‘All hands on deck’ as visa site overwhelmed

A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed it is “all hands on deck” to prevent “a surge” in visitor demand from “overwhelming” the Bahamas’ health travel visa website and deterring potential tourists.

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Correspondent ‘de-risk’ affects Bahamas banks ‘more than we thought’

The effects of correspondent bank ‘de-risking’ on the Bahamian financial services industry are “more extensive than first assessed”, the Central Bank has conceded, with 57 per cent of impacted institutions unable to find replacement relationships.

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Inaugural 'Hooping by the Park' Tournament also about giving back

THE inaugural Hooping by the Park Basketball Tournament was not just about playing the game, but it was also about giving back to those persons who would have made a contribution to the growth and development of the sport over the years.Accomplished

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As another 100 migrants land in Exuma, PM warns: THEY’RE A THREAT TO OUR COUNTRY

AS illegal migrant landings have increased in recent weeks, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government remains committed to aggressively dealing with the country’s immigration problems which he said poses a serious threat to major sectors of society.

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Americans' investment report daming of national affairs

LET’S be real, the US State Department’s 2014 Investment Report on the Bahamas is damning, condemnatory and a downright indictment of the state of affairs in this country.

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Increase announced in Junkanoo seed funding

JUNKANOO groups in New Providence are to receive large increases in seed funding, with the A groups to get $30,000 and B groups $15,000.

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COVID-19 DEATH TOLL RISES BY ONE TO 183

THE country’s COVID- 19 death toll rose by one to 183 on Sunday after the death of an 80- year-old man was reclassified.

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80 Haitian migrants intercepted near Exuma Chain

A VESSEL containing 80 Haitian migrants was intercepted near the Exuma Chain on Monday evening.The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) reported the sailing sloop was apprehended after acting on information they had received earlier that day.RBDF Patro

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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.