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FINCO’s $2.7m New Year present for investors

Finance Corporation of the Bahamas (RBC FINCO) is giving its shareholders a New Year’s present by paying out a total $2.7 million dividend - the first such capital return to investors for three years.

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Gov't urged: Push small business over VAT limit

THE Government was yesterday urged to help push small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) over the threshold that would force them to register to pay Value-Added Tax, a leading consultant telling this newspaper that failing to do this would negatively impact national development.

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$627m in FDI for 2014 year-to-date

THE Government has approved $627 million worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) so far this year, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, adding that this nation receives $3 in return for every dollar offered in investment incentives and subsidies.

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KPMG urges Gov’t: Be ‘more aggressive’ over spending cuts

A leading accounting firm last night urged the Government to “take a much more aggressive approach” to cutting its projected $1.823 billion in public spending, describing the issue as “the elephant in the room”.

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Donald Alison Ferguson

Donald Alison Ferguson Age 80 of Bahama West, West Hill, Crooked Island died at his residence on Monday January 21, 2019. He is survived by his Wife, Althea Ferguson; his Children: Kermit (Romana), Joycelyn (Ezekiel) Stubbs, Anthony (Pamela), Alison (Michelle), …

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Althea Young Wood

Mrs. Althea Young Wood age 80 affectionately called “Ma” a resident Of Summersett Way off Carmichael Road and formerly of Whymm’s Bight Eleuthera, died at her residence. Cherished memories are held by: Son: Nelson Young Daughters: Linda Stubbs, Dale Thompson …

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Theodore Norris Major

Rev. Theodore Norris Major, 80 yrs., a resident of Matthew Town, Inagua & formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island, died on 1st February, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Christina C. Major; 1 daughter: Mavis Delancy; 4 sons: Lionel, …

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Micheal Rudolph Smith

Micheal Rudolph Smith age 80 years of Soldier Road West and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 30th, 2015. He is survived by his wife: Iris Smith; sons: Micheal, Wynton and Rudolph …

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HENRY COOPER

Death Notice for HENRY COOPER, 80 of Claridge Road and formerly of Coopers Town, Abaco, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. He is survived by his Wife of 57 years: Lillian; Children: Elder Craig and …

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Nathlee Louise Miller-Brown

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT NATHLEE LOUISE MILLER-BROWN, age 80 years of Dundas Town, Abaco and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at her residence on November 7, 2012. She is survived by her daughter: Henrietta Miller (Nassau); son: Leslie Thompson; numerous grandchildren; …

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Ida Idell Demeritte

DEATH NOTICE Ida Idell Demeritte age 80 years old of Beaumontia, Garden Hills died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, November 19th, 2012. She is survived by her daughter: Betty Bain; grandchildren: Eric Bain of Orlando, Florida, Cherese Westmoreland, …

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Espelina Rolle

Espelina Rolle age 80 years of Bahama Sound Exuma died on October 29 2019 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her Children: Perry and Roosevelt Rolle, Carolyn Bodie Bethel, Shirleymae Butler, Esthermae Pinder-Moss and Cleotha Whylly; Numerous …

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DREXEL JOHN PORTER

MR. DREXEL JOHN PORTER age 58 years of #80 Calbot Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at his residence on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He is survived by two sons: Michael Purdy and Keith Butler; …

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Woman’s death brings murder count to 91

POLICE are investigating two separate incidents that left a woman dead and one man in the hospital yesterday morning.

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Stingers top Regulators, 99-87

The PJ Stingers now find themselves in the driver’s seat and could win their first New Providence Basketball Association men’s championship title at the AF Adderley Gymnasium tonight.

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Aramina Sweeting

Aramina Sweeting, 89 yrs.,a resident of #143 Lincoln Blvd & formerly of Delectable Bay, Acklins died at her residence on 5th march, 2015. Shge is survived by her 1 daughter: Carolyn Marshall; nephew: Kevin Ferguson; niece: Laverne Ferguson Williams & …

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Bahamas’ FIBA 2022 AmeriCup qualification bid comes to an end

TEAM Bahamas experienced another fourth quarter collapse against Puerto Rico and saw their FIBA 2022 AmeriCup qualification bid come to an end.

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Chamber chief ‘can’t see’ Hawksbill Creek breach via ‘back door’

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday rejected assertions that Freeport’s new ‘tax breaks’ regime was a “back handed” attempt by the Government to amend the Hawksbill Creek Agreement.

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Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.

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BREAKING NEWS: Fatal shooting in Fox Hill

Police have confirmed a fatal shooting tonight at Adderley Street, Fox Hill.