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Bahamas in Fintech 'first for Caribbean'
Corporate loan rejection rates in The Bahamas are double those in other Caribbean countries, it has been revealed, resulting in financial technology (Fintech) being deployed to boost capital access. An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) paper on
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Jonquel Jones and Foxes win title
Jonquel Jones and the UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes claimed their sixth FIBA EuroLeague Women’s title in club history.
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'Thousands' expected to attend Regatta in Morgan's Bluff
THE All Andros and Berry Islands Regatta committee looks to galvanise support for July’s event as they expect thousands to patronise the upcoming 26th edition, July 5-7 in Morgan’s Bluff, Andros. Twenty sloops are expected to compete and highlight t
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Concern over hiring process at prison
BAHAMAS Prison Officers Association President Gregory Archer said politicians are unduly interfering in the hiring processes at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), sometimes causing qualified applicants to lose out on jobs.
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EDITORIAL: Honesty best policy on taxation
When is a tax rise not a tax rise?
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Nesbitt returns to help Rebels win
COACH Yolette McPhee-McCuin’s Ole Miss Rebels continue to post historic numbers early in the season and after missing the first game of the year, Valerie Nesbitt returned to provide even more depth to the roster.
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Aliv assists electronic data protection talks
Aliv yesterday detailed ways Bahamians can protect their electronic data as it participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Data Protection Commissioner’s office.Dwayne Davis, Aliv’s chief solutions architect, presented on topics including i
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Digital wallets can be used to pay bills
PEOPLE collecting unemployment payments at SunCash can use a “digital wallet” to pay bills as an alternative to redeeming cash in person, according to National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Dr Nicola Virgill-Rolle. On Tuesday, scores of people queu
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NPBA: Stingers close out year with two straight wins
THE PJ Stingers closed out the year by winning two consecutive games on the final weekend of regular season play for 2016 in the New Providence Basketball Association.
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Air charter firms see 80% fall-off
Domestic travel has yet to produce a significant rebound for Bahamian airlines and charter operators, with some suffering an 80 percent drop-off despite the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Lori Roach, director of Golden Wings Charter, told
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Alex Smith on short list of options for Denver Broncos
WITH the NFL offseason in full swing, one veteran player with Bahamian roots looks to continue his career as a journeyman reserve. Alex Smith has emerged on the short list of options for the Denver Broncos as they look to replace acclaimed rookie tight end Jeff Heuerman.
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George Ivan Davis
Funeral Service for the late George Ivan Davis aged 86 years of Wind Cool Avenue, Koolair Subdivision will be held on Saturday July 6th 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Central Gospel Chapel, Dowswell and Christie Street. Officiating will be Pastor …
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Now Wells hopes herd immunity by August
MINISTER of Health Renward Wells says the government hopes the country achieves herd immunity against COVID-19 by August.
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Less than 20% of suspicious deals passed to Police Force
Despite a 46 percent surge in suspicious transactions reports (STRs) in 2017, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) passed less than one in five over to the police for further investigation.The FIU’s annual report, tabled in Parliament on Wednesday,
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Shockers edge past Regulators
EVEN though he struggled in spurts, William ‘J R’ Rigby still managed to can a game high 30 points, including the game winning three-pointer with 3.1 seconds left on the clock.
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PM: Public’s not afraid any more
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is convinced Bahamians are no longer fearful of crime under his administration as was the case in years past, adding yesterday he was pleased with the accomplishments authorities have achieved in a short timeframe.
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Sports notes
THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association is slated to return to action over the weekend of November 7-8.
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‘Very little impact’ at immigration
INDUSTRIAL action by Customs and Immigration officers yesterday had “very little” impact on daily operations, according to the heads of both government departments.
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The Hawksbill agreement - and its importance to Grand Bahama
FREEPORT would not be in existence without the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, which has given rise to major infrastructural and investment developments on the island of Grand Bahama.
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FTX chief’s $460m deal with Bahamas fund firm
FTX’s US chief yesterday unveiled a $460m settlement with a Bahamas-based fund manager that received hundreds of millions of dollars in the months leading up to the crypto currency exchange’s collapse.