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‘Nothing to lose’ over concrete export venture
A former Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president says the country must explore transforming itself into an exporter of pre-cast concrete products, and urged: “We have nothing to lose.”
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Stingers and Giants remain undefeated in the NPBA
BOTH the PJ Stingers and the Commonwealth Bank Giants remained undefeated in the New Providence Basketball Association after pulling off the double header victories on Saturday night.At the AF Adderley Gymnasium in the men’s division one play, the St
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Foulkes: Web shop job cuts unfortunate
A DAY after web shop Asure Win said it will close 11 locations and layoff about 50 workers, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes described impending staff cuts from the sector as “unfortunate”, but said there are several factors contributing to the closure of gaming houses aside from a tax increase.
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Island Luck chief: ‘I was misled’ on web shop taxes
ISLAND Luck’s principal is alleging that the Government “misled” him over planned web shop tax increases, adding: “My legitimate expectation in a proper consultation was dashed.”
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Banks approve fewer than 50% of mortgages
Less than 50 per cent of mortgage applications were approved during the 2017 first quarter, highlighting the Bahamas’ ongoing housing crisis and borrower difficulties in qualifying for credit.The Central Bank’s research department, in a presentation
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Cruise line’s pull-out ‘worst case scenario’
The Grand Celebration’s owner has warned that its restructuring hinges on a new agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, and that a pull-out from Grand Bahama would be a “worst case scenario” which costs the Grand Lucayan 50 per cent of its pre-Matthew business.
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Atlantis 'stamps' mark on tourism anniversary
A commemorative stamp featuring Atlantis was recently unveiled as part of a series developed by the General Post Office to mark the Ministry of Tourism?s 50th Year of tourism.
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Thomas Mabon
A funeral service for Mr. Thomas Mabon of Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas and formerly of Selkirk, Scotland, who died at his residence on Friday, 14th October, 2016 will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Saturday, …
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Ophelia Smith
Ophelia ‘Cassie’ Smith aged 94 of Alexander Exuma will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Cedar of Lebanon Baptist Church, Buttonwood Ave, Pinewood Gardens. Officiating will be Rev. Franklin Mckenzie and Rev. Charles Rolle. Interment in Woodlawn Gardens, …
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Atlantis near sell-out for holiday weekend
ATLANTIS’S occupancy for the Thanksgiving weekend is ‘over 90 percent’, according to a senior executive at the resort with the annual ‘Battle for Atlantis’ tournament a ‘significant contributor’ to its boost in business for the period.
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Death penalty
We understand the position of the highest Civil Court - the Privy Council…the death penalty can only be considered in the worst of the worst scenarios. The death penalty remains an active item of law.
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NCAA: Buddy Hield has his best game of the season
Saturday was a successful day for Bahamian basketball players in men’s division I basketball programmes across the NCAA with standout individual performances and thrilling upsets.
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Jonquel Jones and Sun climb to 3rd place in Eastern Conference
JONQUEL Jones continues to produce at an All-Star level and her Connecticut Sun have followed suit as one of the hottest teams in the WNBA.
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Pirates rout Pros, Buckets top Eagles Nest 95-78
CARO Contractors Pirates and Aliv Buckets came away with victories in the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.
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Paula Mae Hudson Major
Funeral Service for Paula Mae Hudson Major age 61 of Tonique Williams Darling Highway who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital January 23, will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday February 3rd. 2018 at All Saint’s Anglican Church Joans Heights. Rev. …
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Gov’t to phase-out VAT bi-annual filing
The Government is moving to eliminate the bi-annual filing of Value-Added Tax (VAT) returns by year-end, in a bid to boost its cash flow and obtain more consistent returns.
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Lorrene Louise Higgs
Funeral service for Mrs. Lorrene Louise Higgs, 88 a resident of #26 Current Road, Yamacraw Estates & formerly of Simm's, Long Island will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market & Vesey Streets, on Saturday 27th February, 2016 at 11:00 …
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Who had the greatest NCAA tourney runs in Bahamian basketball history?
WHAT Buddy Hield and “Tum Tum” Nairn have done for Bahamian basketball has captivated the country. They’re the first players of the social media age to bring this spotlight to the Bahamas in the most media saturated and commercially profitable event not called the Super Bowl.
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Waltiea Rolle joins Turkish Women's Basketball League
WALTIEA Rolle’s pro basketball career will continue this season in Turkey.According to World Wide Hoop, Rolle has signed with Endremit Gurespor of the Turkish Women’s Basketball League (TKBL).The TKBL is the top women’s basketball league in Turkey an
