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George Roberts
Memorial Service for the Late George Roberts, 94 years of New York, will be held on Monday April 15th, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Bethel Brothers Morticians, #32 Nassau Street. Father Dwight Bowe will officiate. Cremains will be …
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Ayton rises to occasion but Suns eclipsed by Pistons
Andre Drummond had 31 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth straight loss, 116-108 on Wednesday night.
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BFR implores government to go with VAT 'exclusive' pricing
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) has said that VAT “exclusive” pricing, as opposed to VAT “inclusive” pricing, is essential to the success of the government’s attempt at reforming the existing tax structure.
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‘LAST CHANCE TO CUT A DEAL’: Teachers leader warns stalled pay talks heading towards industrial action
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has warned that it will not be business as usual in the upcoming fall school semester if the government does not present an “acceptable” proposal for an increase of teachers’ salaries.
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Former PM raises more concerns over economy
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham relentlessly attacked the Christie administration’s narrative about the fiscal condition of the economy Wednesday night, raising concerns about the rising debt despite Value Added Tax’s implementation while questioning the government’s ability to pay vendors and contractors the money owed to them.
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Loan approvals hit six-year low
Bank loan approvals fell to their lowest level for six years in the 2020 second half, it was revealed yesterday, with just two-thirds of applicants approved compared to 80 percent in the prior year.
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Electric vehicle dealer targets sales doubling
A Bahamian electric car dealer yesterday voiced optimism that it will “double” year-over-year vehicle sales in 2022 having just placed a record 100-strong order with its Chinese supplier.
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Govt can save $80m by ‘verifying’ workers
The Bahamas Public Services Union’s (BPSU) president yesterday suggested the Government’s ‘employee verification’ exercise could slash recurrent spending by around $80 million.
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Minnis: I won’t lie to nation on crime
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said crime is “out of control” as he urged the government to disclose what impact, if any, its highly-touted Urban Renewal initiative has had on the problem.
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Port to be Bahamas’ ‘Sydney Opera House’
The winning Nassau cruise port bidder yesterday said it aims to increase passenger spending by more than 100 percent and transform the entire city into a “worldwide brand”.
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Call for more Bahamian ownership of banks
ISLAND Luck CEO Sebas Bastian said the government must do more to ensure that the banking industry is owned by Bahamians and not foreign lending institutions.
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Pintard says PM misled on budget taxes claim
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of misleading Parliament, saying bills tabled last week show that the government is raising taxes.
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Firearms and gang unit launches in Grand Bahama
A NEW Firearms and Gang Unit will be implemented in Grand Bahama as early as this week, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander announced during his first official visit to the island since his appointment two months ago.
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UPDATED: Son says search for missing US couple is still on
DESPITE a nightmarish past two and a half weeks, Brandon Simmons said the search for his mother and her husband – Forrest and Donna Sanco – is still alive as he encouraged fishermen and boaters at sea to keep an eye out for anything that could lead to the safe return of the American couple.
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Bahamas National Trust officials speak out over grouper season extension
BAHAMAS National Trust officials said they are “gravely concerned” that the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources is even considering the possibility of extending the grouper season, citing the damage that such a move could have the fishing stocks for future seasons.
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Govt spending controls will require ‘innovation’
THE Government’s ability to implement spending controls “will require innovation”, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman arguing that it must demonstrate its commitment to balancing the Budget without damaging the economy.
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by RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Free throw shooting proved to be the deciding, factor in a matchup of GSSSA Senior Boys powerhouses - the CR Walker Knights struggled for much of the game, and the CI Gibson Rattlers made the m
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Sports Notes
THE Bahamas Softball Federation will crown its new men and women champions this weekend as the National Round Robin Tournament is held at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
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Pro basketball player ‘Shaq’ Cleare will return to Spain
SHAQUILLE Cleare will return to Spain in the Española de Baloncesto – Gold while Travis Munnings and Kino Burrows had season high performances for their respective clubs.
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Owners ‘very aggressively’ marketing ex-Ginn project
The former $4.9 billion Ginn sur Mer project is being “very aggressively marketed” to targeted potential purchasers, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with a $75-$80 million outlay likely to acquire the entire property.