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‘Don’t get giddy’ over beating deficit target
The Government was yesterday urged not to become “giddy” over beating its 2014-2015 fiscal deficit projections by almost 31 per cent, as the Prime Minister moved to return “the dividends from the successful Value-Added Tax (VAT) regime” to hard-pressed Bahamians.
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Airbnbs ‘choke off’ local rental market
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday warned that the island’s soaring vacation property success was “choking off” Bahamian access to affordable rental units.
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Port suffers 40% May volume fall
Nassau’s main commercial shipping port yesterday predicted it will suffer a “flat” 2020 full year after container import volumes for May to-date dropped by around 40 percent compared to the prior year.Dion Bethell, Arawak Port Development Company’s (
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Govt targets extra $40-$80m revenue from enforcement
The Government is targeting an extra $40-$80 million in additional revenue over the next six to 12 months as it pursues an enhanced enforcement/compliance strategy, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
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Super Value sees 80% business rise through Matthew
Super Value’s owner yesterday said he had seen an estimated 80 per cent spike in business over the weekend, as Bahamians stocked up on food and water ahead of Hurricane Matthew.
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CARIFTA: Triathletes in tie for 5th
The Bahamas’ 20-member team to this year’s CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathlon returned home from Kingston, Jamaica, with four medals and a tied fifth-place finish with Aruba.The team, coached by brothers Dorian and Cameron Roach, got a silver medal from
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Man sentenced for two years for theft of $80
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after he admitted to stealing cash in a housebreaking in Andros late last year.
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Honouring retirees
THE Ministry of Education has honoured 80 retirees who dedicated between ten and 40 years of service.
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Rockets beat the Pros, Caribs stun Shockers 98-96
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action at AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS: ROADRUNNERS TRACK AND FIELD CLASSIC
• Here’s a look at the results of the Road Runners Track and Field Classic held at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday:
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Lights out for 5,400 ‘can’t pay’ families
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister revealed yesterday that 5,412 households across the country are “off the grid,” as a result of not paying energy bills for 60 days or more and collectively owe Bahamas Power and Light more than $5m.
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‘Tum Tum’ Nairn Jr returns from injury in Spartans victory
HE HAD little impact on the stat sheet on his return to the floor but the Michigan State Spartans are willing to accept their floor general in a limited role in an effort to provide a lift to the team.
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Team Bahamas brings home eight medals - four gold
THE Bahamas’ elite junior swimmers continue to excel on the regional level with their latest performance.
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Team Bahamas brings home eight medals - 4 gold
THE Bahamas’ elite junior swimmers continue to excel on the regional level with their latest performance.
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Buddy Hield and Wannah Bail make history in the Battle 4 Atlantis
IT WAS an historic moment when Buddy Hield and Wannah Bail stepped onto the floor in the Imperial Arena at the 2014 Battle 4 Atlantis as the first local products to play in the tournament.
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'It's either them or us' warns security chief
STATE Minister of National Security Keith Bell yesterday said a “lock down” of crime hot spots in New Providence is necessary to “turn the tables” on serious criminals.
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Jones Player of the Week
For the third consecutive week this season, Connecticut Sun centre Jonquel Jones has earned the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Player of the Week honours.The Grand Bahama native shares the honours this week with Natasha Howard of the Seatt
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Alonza McPhee, Sr
Funeral Service for Mr. Alonza “Sheppard Boy” McPhee, Sr. age 88 years of Rolleville, Exuma who died on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 will be held on Saturday, September 13th, at 1:00pm at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street. Officiating will …
