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'Govt should have talked to unions on tax'
WHILE he agrees that sugary drinks should be taxed, Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Paul Maynard criticised the government for its lack of comprehensive consultation with unions over the proposed two percent salary tax to pay for National
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Strachan and Colts get set for offseason training
In less than a week, Mike Strachan and the Indianapolis Colts will begin their offseason training regimen in preparation for the 2022 season.
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New auto sales plunge 90% at COVID’s peak
New car sales plunged more than 90 percent during the COVID-19 lockdown’s peak, data seen by Tribune Business has revealed, with many dealerships “not selling a single vehicle” for April.
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CWC: 'Public opinion on our side' over BTC
Cable & Wireless Communications’ (CWC) top executive yesterday asserted that “public opinion is on our side” when it came to the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) privatisation, a survey having found that 84 per cent of Bahamian consumers backed the move.
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Sports in brief
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued its regular season action at the DW Davis Gymnasium over the weekend.
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'Risk' broker may not return investor funds
There is a “legitimate risk” that a BISX-listed broker/dealer may not return funds caught up in a $340 million Ponzi scheme to their rightful owners, court documents obtained by Tribune Business have alleged.
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URCA 'u-turn' over third cellular player
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamian communications regulator has reversed course by deciding not to reserve space in the key 700 MHz radio frequency spectrum for a third cellular operator, while
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‘Final’ delivery date for new post office
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells announced a “final” timeline of the third week in May for the General Post Office’s official move from East Hill Street to Town Centre Mall.
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Sports in brief
AFTER calling off its show that was to have returned to the Fish Fry at Arawak Cay, Champion Amateur Boxing Club will present “Saturday Night Live Boxing” at the Wulff Road Boxing Square 6pm Saturday November 9.
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Ayton and Suns grab Game 1
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul delivered an NBA Finals debut that was well worth his lengthy wait.
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Bahamas sees $715m gain if ‘infrastructure gap’ closed
The Bahamas stands to gain a $715m boost if it invests just $31m to close the “digital infrastructure gap” between itself and the world’s leading economies, a multilateral lender is arguing.
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$28m collected in the first month of VAT
THE government has collected nearly $28m in value added tax since the January 1 implementation date, according to Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis.
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Florence Naomi Belle
Funeral Service for the Late Florence Naomi Belle, aged 96 years of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, will be held on Saturday July 4th, 2015, 11:00 a.m. St. Gregory’s Roman Catholic Church, Gregory Town, Eleuthera. Rev’d. Fr. Scott Brennen, the Venerable James …
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Louise Gibbs
Funeral Service for Louise Gibbs, 59, of # 65B Nelson Road Freeport, will be held on Saturday 31st, March 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Columbus Drive, Freeport. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Keith A. Russell assisted by …
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Probe found 'no wrong doing' on $5m water deal
A probe into complaints over a $5m contract awarded to BHM Company (Bahamas Hot Mix) found “no wrong doing”, a Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) executive said yesterday. Daniel Best, its director of projects, defended the $28.5m Water Supply Improve
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EDITORIAL: Don’t blame your foolish decisions on God
IN OUR March 13 editorial we made an error that our readers – always on the ball– were quick to let us know about!
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'Common sense prevails' over GB Power approval
INVESTMENT bankers yesterday hailed the Government’s approval of the Grand Bahama Power Company buy-out as “common sense prevailing” to the wider capital markets’ benefit.Anthony Ferguson, CFAL’s principal, told Tribune Business it was vital for this
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Prayer for the nation
The great I am that I am, we the people of this Bahamaland exalt and lift up your name on high. We magnify and glorify your name above all names.Yahweh, our lord, you are our rock and fortress and deliverer; our only God, our strength, in whom we wil
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Buddy to headline roster for Americas World Cup qualifier
MEN’s senior national basketball team head coach Mario Bowleg called this current Bahamas roster “one of the most talented the federation has put together” as they continue to seek FIBA World Cup qualification.Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield will
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Baha Mar Cup to feature Gauff and Roddick
LEGENDARY retired tennis player Mark Knowles has announced plans for the first of the Baha Mar Cup at Baha Mar that will feature some of the top-notch players including American rising young star Coco Gauff and veteran Andy Roddick.