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Solar generation unit 'will reduce energy costs on grand Bahama'
BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter
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BPL set for a 'maturity audit'
Regulators are searching for consultants to conduct a "maturity audit" of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) in a bid to assess the energy monopoly's performance and develop better regulatory oversight.
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Online Out Island bookings set for January launch
THE Ministry of Tourism (MOT) will introduce an online booking system for Family Islands resorts in January 2013, the minister of tourism said yesterday, noting that many properties were challenged on reservations.
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Scanning firm's training facility eyes 150 jobs
A Bahamian firm yesterday revealed it is aiming to create between 120-150 jobs through constructing a $2m training facility in west Grand Bahama.BOARDSECU, in a statement issued yesterday, said the facility will be used to train Bahamians and other n
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'VAT holiday? Who's buying uniform for virtual school?'
Retailers are not enthused about the back to school value added tax (VAT) holiday set to run from August 31 to September 20.
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Getting caught in the VAT net
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a levy on profit in terms of the difference between the input cost and the amount billed. The Bahamian model is still evolving. No doubt, there will be more exemptions and exceptions. That said, we will undoubtedly be implementing it. The only doubt is when this will happen.
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As murder toll hits 85, police aim to stop year’s total exceeding 100
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander is of the view that there is room to “finish the year strong” in the country not surpassing 100 murders this year, while the murder count stands at 85 with four more months in 2022.
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Govt urged: ‘Fortune favours the brave’
The private sector yesterday warned the Government it is rapidly “running out of time” to develop a much-needed structural economic reform strategy, urging: “Fortune favours the brave.”
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Health model revamp in $100m Dorian rebuilding
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the public health system’s $100m post-Dorian rebuild will likely create a “more efficient model” on the impacted islands, adding: “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, told Trib
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Payment provider eyes 20-25% profit increase
A Bahamian digital payments provider is forecasting a 20-25 percent profits increase in 2022 based on the financial transactions it handles being “no less than double” this year’s $100m.
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150 pilots: We're not coming back to Bahamas
A leading private aviation guide yesterday said he was contacted by 150 pilots in two hours to advise him they were no longer flying to the Bahamas after reading his latest blog on this nation’s new and increased Customs and Immigration fees.
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Dunkin’ for Boobies set to make a splash on Thursday
RADIO House is ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday morning with their second Dunkin’ for Boobies fundraising event, which last year raised over $4,000.
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Bahamas branch of British Legion experiencing financial difficulties
THE Bahamas Branch of the British Legion is experiencing financial difficulties as it tries to cover its June distribution of money and goods.
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Jason Omar Edgecombe
Celebration Service For Mr. Jason Omar Edgecombe, 38 of Market Street, will be held on Saturday, June 9th, 2018 at 1:00pm at First Baptist Church, Market Street. Officiating will be Rev. Dianne Francis and Pastor Betty Turnquest assisted by other …
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Boleyn Madalia Bethel
Funeral Service for the Late Boleyn Madalia Bethel, 96 years of South Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, will be held on Saturday, August 30th, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. Rev. Dr. David E. Cann assisted by Rev. …
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Muriel Louise Moss
Funeral service for Muriel Louise Moss, 96 a resident of Eleuthera Close & formerly of Bullet Hill, Crooked Island, will be held at Calvary Deliverance Church, East Street South, on Saturday, 4th October, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be …
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Maria Agnes Armbrister
Funeral Service for the Late Maria Agnes Armbrister, aged 96 years of Bamboo Town, South Beach Estates East, will be held on Saturday August 29th, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Fr. Paschal Ukpeh will officiate. …
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Bloneva Hanna
Last rites for Bloneva Hanna, age 96 of 5th Street, Coconut Grove, and formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins will be held on Sunday 24th July 2016 at Living Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Old Trail road at 11:00am. Officiating will be …
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Alvilda Ethelyn Franks-Scavella
Funeral Service for Mrs. Alvilda Ethelyn Franks-Scavella age 96 years old of Lambert Close and formerly of Rum Cay who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, December 3rd, 2012 will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, December 15th, …
