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Robinson leads Team Bahamas golfers in Dominican Republic
The 2017 Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships continued at The Links Casa de Campo Resort in the Dominican Republic and several Bahamian golfers fell behind the pace they established on day one.
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Tourist shoppers: VAT refund to fall to 85%
Visiting duty-free shoppers will be refunded 85 per cent of their Value-Added Tax (VAT) payments from July 1 this year, when the Government’s private sector contractor takes over management of the process.
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Low vaccination rates spark fears over polio
HEALTH officials are alarmed by declining vaccination among children and fear the country is at risk of reintroducing polio and other deadly diseases.
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Renewable provider hails resort’s new solar system
A renewable energy provider yesterday said the system installed at a major Family Island resort will cut its emissions by 95 percent through slashing diesel fuel consumption.
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DPM praises ‘exceptional’ Sandals 95% occupancy
The deputy prime minister yesterday hailed Sandals Emerald Bay’s “exceptional” 90-95 percent slow season occupancy levels with the resort chain eyeing further Bahamas expansion.
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Peter Galanos dies, aged 80
FORMER parliamentarian and insurance businessman Peter Galanos died at his home early yesterday morning at the age of 80.
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Mary Vandeolia Bridgewater
Mary Vandeolia Bridgewater age 95 years of #23 Canada Ave., Flamingo Gardens and formerly of Burnt Ground, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. She is survived by her 2 sons: Fred Bridgewater of …
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West Bay Street development’s rental rates 20% above target
A residential West Bay Street development was yesterday said to be more than 95 percent sold with rental rates some 20 percent higher than projected.
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95% satisfied with NHI so far
NINETY-FIVE percent of National Health Insurance beneficiaries are satisfied with their experience with the programme, according to the National Health Insurance Authority.
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Raptors stop ‘Buddy’ and Kings 124-120
THE win streak stopped at two for Buddy Hield and the Sacramento Kings on the second game of their East Coast road trip.
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Quarterly VAT filers: 75% compliance target
A Value-Added Tax (VAT) Task Force co-chair yesterday expressed hope that “at least 75 per cent” of quarterly filers would achieve first time compliance, as it targets “a level playing field” among all taxpayers.
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Olive Minerva Francis
Death Notice Olive Minerva Francis, 95 of Fox Hill, died at her residence on Monday, June 26, 2017. She is survived by her sons and daughters: Julian Francis, Sidney Francis, Michael Francis, Peter Francis and Cheryl Francis-Diggis; grandchildren: Elliott Francis, …
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Rolda Williams
Rolda Williams, age 95 of Old Bight, Cat Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, November 18th, 2019. He is survived by his 4 Sons: Pastor Norris Williams, Lindy, Roxberge & Micah Williams; 5 Daughters: Elizabeth Hanna, Suzanne …
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Licences 'soon' for nation's second cellular provider, says PM
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) will award licences to the country’s second cellular mobile services provider soon, Prime Minister Perry Christie said during his budget communication yesterday.
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Jones and Sun eliminated – but WNBA MVP scores 25 points, grabs 11 rebounds
A season of accolades came to an abrupt and disappointing end for reigning MVP Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun.
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Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy hosts first event of 2024
While many were enjoying the festivities on Majority Rule Day, juniors along with adults participated at the third Front 9 Golf Tournament Series drive, chip and putt event at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Practice Facility.
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Patron taxes a 'major concern' for web shops
THE twin five percent Stamp Tax levies on web shop patrons are a “significant concern” for operators, the Gaming House Operators Association’s chief executive said yesterday.Gershan Major told Tribune Business that while it was difficult to determine
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'Ace' plays high stakes card in tribute to his old friend
Broadcaster Anthony “Ace” Newbold pulled no punches as he paid tribute last week to Edmund Spencer Moxey, his friend of 30 years, whose dream for his people was cruelly smashed by his political colleagues in 1987.
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‘Shaq’ posts career high 23 in Longhorns’ victory
BAHAMIAN Shaquille ‘Shaq’ Cleare had his best game so far for the University of Texas Longhorns, scoring a career-high 23 points in their close 84-83 triumph over the Oklahoma Sooners at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, on Monday.
