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Bran: 'Can't water out of stone' over health VAT
A former Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader is blasting the Government's "misguided decision" to change the VAT treatment of health insurance claims payouts, arguing: "You can't get water out of a stone."
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Smith leads the Hawks past Celtics 83-74
ATLANTA (AP) -- Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to an 83-74 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs last night, the final minute turning ugly when Celtics star Rajon Rondo was ejected
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Stranger danger
A short while back, a Supreme Court jury acquitted a grown man of having sex with a 15-year-old boy. The not guilty vote was a vote of six to three.
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New dormitory opened at Fox Hill
OFFICIALS at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services at Fox Hill yesterday described the completion of a 40-unit dormitory complex as the “dawn of a new era”. The newly constructed training facility will host between 80 and 120 potential officers during the department’s next recruiting cycle.
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ROYO reaches out with hot breakfasts
The Reach Out Youth Organisation (ROYO) is launching a feeding programme next week, providing hot breakfasts every day to about 80 needy children in the inner-city area of Freeport.
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Repatriation of Cubans rises by 80 per cent
REPATRIATIONS of Cuban nationals skyrocketed last year, according to statistics from the Department of Immigration, which indicated that total repatriations increased by some 80 per cent over 2015.
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Man abandons attempt to challenge sentencing
A MAN has abandoned his attempt to challenge his sentencing for a high-speed chase with police in Freeport in which he hit and dragged a pedestrian 80 feet before stopping the car and shooting at police.
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Federation all set to host the AGM of Caribbean Basketball Confederation
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation and its partners are all geared up to host the Annual General meeting of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island this weekend.
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BTC targets Internet lead with 90% fibre coverage
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to cover 90 percent of New Providence with its new fibre network within the next nine months as it placed broadband Internet at the core of yesterday's corporate rebranding.
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‘Serious money’ need for renewable energy
The Bahamas needs “serious money” to reverse a “less than mediocre” renewable energy performance that has been “trumpted as ‘big strides’”, an industry executive is arguing.
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Fortify coast for economic growth
The Bahamas’ growth and economic diversification “depend” on fortifying its coast against natural threats, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) noting that 60 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) is generated by these areas.
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Kadeem, Mark and Travis top performers among Bahamians
KADEEM Coleby, Mark St Fort and Travis Munnings were several of the top performers among Bahamian basketball players active in their respective programmes over the weekend.
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Port development 'must bring life to downtown Nassau'
BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief executive, Jeffrey Beckles, yesterday stressed that a commitment to Bahamian ownership and involvement in the Nassau cruise port redevelopment is “critical”, adding Bahamians mus
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People have to accept public services means paying taxes
BAHAMIANS must be educated on the fact they cannot demand modern infrastructure and services without paying taxes, according to a local businessman, stating: “We cannot have our cake and eat it too.”Dr Keenan Larry Carroll, owner of the Sandpiper Inn
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Wholesaler researches lobster exports by air
The Bahamas must maximse the economic returns from its key industries, the Prime Minister emphasised, revealing that one food processor is working on growing lobsters.
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Poland defends Bahamas over allegations
POLISH Ambassador yesterday defended the human rights record of the Bahamas amidst ongoing protests over alleged torture of Cuban detainees.
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Louise Albertha Thompson Symonette
Mrs. Louise Albertha Thomspon Symonette, age 97 years of #26 Plane Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Wymss’ Bight, Eleuthera, died at her residence on Tuesday April 7th, 2015. She is survived by her son : Donald Symonette Sr., Five …
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Stanley Clarence Beneby
Stanley Clarence Beneby, 97 yrs., a resident of Marathon Estates & formerly of Brown's, Crooked Island, died at his residence on 14th April, 2015. He is survived by his 6 sons: Simon, Benjamin, Glen, Gordon, Earl, Edbert Beneby; 2 daughters: …
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WEDNESDAY UPDATE: One new case of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there is one new confirmed case of COVID-19.
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Small business 'under 5% ready' to handle VAT
Bahamian small businesses are “under 5 per cent ready” to handle Value-Added Tax (VAT) from an accounting perspective, a leading sector consultant warned yesterday, adding his voice to calls for an implementation date push back.
