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Failed broker paid 'excessive' cash to related parties
A Bahamian investment adviser collapsed into insolvency due to “mismanagement” centred on internal conflicts and the payment of “excessive cash” to related parties for client introductions. Ed Rahming, Pacifico Global’s liquidator, told the Supreme
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Bahamians sceptical on VAT revenue use
Many Bahamians are sceptical the Government will keep its promise to use Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue to reduce the country’s deficit and $6 billion-plus national debt, according to a study conducted by College of The Bahamas (COB) students.
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Commission defends process to select judiciary
THE Judicial and Legal Service Commission has defended the process behind the selection of newly appointed judges and magistrates. After the JLSC announced the appointments in May, there was criticism and speculation in some quarters.
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Cybots stop Regulators 93-83 to take 1-0 lead
The Mail Boat Cybots survived a tough battle with Mr Ship It Freight Regulators to secure a 93-83 victory for a 1-0 lead in the New Providence Basketball Association men’s division one championship series.
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Fox and Biscuits are No.1 seeds in playoffs
LUCIUS Fox and the Montgomery Biscuits began their Southern League playoff campaign last night as the No.1 overall seed. The Biscuits, North Division champions (88-50), host division runner-ups the Jackson Generals in the best of five semi-finals.
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Buddy ‘Buckets’ 12 but Harden, Rockets get 10th straight win
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had 28 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Houston Rockets fought off a late rally to get their 10th straight win, 100-91 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
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Businesses fear 'havoc' through BEC sabotage
Bahamian businesses yesterday said they were “very concerned” that the alleged sabotage at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) Clifton Pier plant could mean increased electricity costs and power disruptions in the summer months.
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Venus Fischer Reckley
Venus Fischer Reckley, age 85 years, resident of United Estates, San Salvador, died on Tuesday April 10th 2018, at Princess Margaret Hospital. Left to cherish her memories, sister, Sarah Storr, & a host of other relatives & friends.
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Exalting the divine from 1939
Celebration will truly be in the air when Holy Spirit Anglican Church, one of the main spiritual pillars in the Chippingham community, rings in their 75th anniversary. Although the church, once known as the “Little Lipstick Church”, officially celebrates this milestone on January 12, 2014, it is organising six months of activities leading up to the grand celebration.
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VAT fuel waiver beat households target
AN estimated 79,000 households have benefitted from the Minnis administration’s concession that eliminates value added tax on Bahamas Power and Light bills under $300.
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Marion Cosa Cole
Marion Cosa Cole, age 94 of Winton Highway, Nassau, The Bahamas, died peacefully at her residence, on Saturday, 3rd October, 2015. Mrs. Cole was predeceased by her husband, Frank Lionel (Peter) Cole, MBE; parents, George W. and Cosa Mahn; sister, …
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Ada Evelyn Knowles
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Ada Evelyn Knowles, aged 94 years, who passed away at her residence in Nassau, The Bahamas, on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013, will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Monday, 17th June, …
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Pair charged after shooting incident
TWO Freeport men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with last week’s shooting incident.
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Man shot dead in Freeport
GRAND Bahama police are investigating the shooting death of a man late Wednesday evening in Freeport.
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INSIGHT: Saints or sinners? The real story of caring for HIV and AIDS patients
After the US State Department’s report last week accused a Bahamian care institution of neglect and inadequate medical provision, Ava Turnquest, Tribune Chief Reporter, paid a visit. She gained a very different impression.
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Bank chief slams ‘selfish’ education loan deadbeats
The Clearing Banks Association’s (CBA) president yesterday slammed the “selfish mentality” of delinquent student borrowers who have exposed Bahamian taxpayers to a $100m liability.
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It's another double double for All-Star Bahamian Jonquel Jones
By RENALDO DORSETTTribune Sports Reporterrdorsett@tribunemedia.net Jonquel Jones continues her post All-Star break momentum and tallied her 13th double double of the season in another win for her Connecticut Sun.Jones finished with 14 points, 13 rebo
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Baha Mar puts first residences up for sale
BAHA Mar has launched its international campaign to advance the sale of the development’s luxury residences unveiling what it described as its “Limited Collection of Exclusive Private Residences in The Bahamian Riviera.”
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College basketball players make their presence felt in Canada
COLLEGIATE basketball in Canada has returned at the U Sports level, and several Bahamian participants made their 2021 debut in the Stu Aberdeen Memorial Preseason Tournament.
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Rolle reveals 85 officers in quarantine
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle revealed yesterday around 85 police officers are in quarantine while one officer has been disciplined for breaching confinement.
