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Ex-finance minister says income tax 'stable' choice
An ex-minister of state for finance yesterday backed income tax as a more "stable" and equitable alternative to the present regressive structure that is dominated by VAT and import duties.
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Bahamian pro ball players standout in Europe, Middle East
BAHAMIAN basketball players continue to post standout numbers on their respective circuits throughout professional leagues across Europe and the Middle East.
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Jones scores 34, grabs 19 rebounds in her team’s latest victory
JONQUEL Jones continues to put up phenomenal numbers during the offseason in China and is pegged as one of the early candidates for MVP.
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Tributes paid for iconic journalist Ed Bethel
TRIBUTES continued to pour out for veteran journalist Eldred “Ed” Bethel yesterday, with the Free National Movement and Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas remembering the media legend.
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GB ‘really getting back’ into tourism
The Bahamas’ top tourism official yesterday said Grand Bahama was “really getting back into business” with 84 percent of hotels, and 55 percent of the island’s attractions, now receiving visitors.
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Bahamas All-Stars fall to the North Florida Ospreys, 102-84
The University of North Florida Ospreys got their trip to the Bahamas off on a positive note with a 102-84 win over
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84 new cases and three more deaths as surge continues
EIGHTY-FOUR additional COVID-19 cases were recorded on Wednesday along with three more deaths.
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Sea life centre using alternative energy
THE Alaska SeaLife Centre in Seward has announced that 98 per cent of its heating and cooling requirements are fulfilled by alternative energy: heat extracted from ocean water in Resurrection Bay.
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Band Camp wins Sprite Basketball title
AFTER four weeks of intense competition, the Band Camp has been named the 2018 Sprite Basketball Tournament champions with a score of 98-78 against the Southwestern Division team. Demargio Taylor was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, Mark
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Sports in brief
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Stingers tie series
The Mail Boat Cybots are back to defend their title in the New Providence Basketball Association.
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Florceta Nottage (nee Rolle)
Florceta Nottage (nee Rolle), 84 years of #84 Sumner Street, Nassau Village and formerly of Deep Creek, South Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 19th April, 2019. She is survived by three (3) Sons: Carl, Donald and …
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Cybots stop Regulators 93-83 to take 1-0 lead
The Mail Boat Cybots survived a tough battle with Mr Ship It Freight Regulators to secure a 93-83 victory for a 1-0 lead in the New Providence Basketball Association men’s division one championship series.
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Lady Muriel is a class act at the Family Island Regatta
Over 70 boats representing Bahamian islands competed in various races over the weekend in the 63rd Annual National Family Island Regatta in Elizabeth Harbour, Georgetown, Exuma.
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Estella Walker
Funeral Service for the late Estella Walker, age 98 years of Long Bay, San Salvador will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday 13th February, 2016 at the Fellowship In Christ Church, Cockburn Town, San Salvador. Officiating will be Pastor Jonathan …
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IVA LOUISE SANDS
Funeral service for the late IVA LOUISE SANDS age 98 of Ethel Street and formerly of Deep Creek, Eleuthera will be held on Friday, April 1st, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Annex Baptist Cathedral, Wulff Road and Pinedale. Officiating will …
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STELLA KATHLEEN AMOURY
A FUNERAL SERVICE for STELLA KATHLEEN AMOURY, age 98 of Dick’s Point Close, Nassau, The Bahamas, who died peacefully at home on Tuesday, 25th October, 2016, will be held on Tuesday, 1st November, 2016 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, …
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Giants and Regulators in battle for John Archer pennant
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants and Mr Ship It Freight Regulators, battling it out for the John Archer Divisional pennant, pulled off victories on Monday as the New Providence Basketball Association played a double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
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Buddy named Big 12 Player of the Year
BUDDY Hield continues to rewrite the history books for the Oklahoma Sooners and set new milestones for Bahamian basketball.
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84-year-old woman dies in car crash in Grand Bahama
An 84-year-old Grand Bahama woman died in hospital on Sunday after a two-car collision on Saturday.
