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Man shot by police after car chase

A 25-year-old man from Meadows Drive is in hospital after being shot by police yesterday.

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TUC head says they will fight to make Employment Act more worker-friendly

AS Labour Day nears, some union leaders have pledged to fight for amendments that make the Employment Act more worker-friendly.

Town Planning rejected Lyford Cay condo advice

Lyford Cay residents will today bid to block a controversial condo project, which speculation previously linked to FTX, after planning authorities approved the doubling of its height beyond that recommended by their technical advisers.

McAlpine’s GBPA takeover fear is irrational

Former Free National Movement MP Rev Frederick McAlpine’s opposition to the central government purchasing the Grand Bahama Port Authority seems to be irrational. In an interview with Tribune Business, McAlpine stated that “if you want to see how the Government will run the GBPA, look at how it operates the eastern and western parts of Grand Bahama.” Both areas on Grand Bahama resembles the Out Islands, which are mostly underdeveloped, as should be expected for a third world country.

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Two dozen undocumented Chinese migrants apprehended

AUTHORITIES apprehended 24 undocumented Chinese immigrants in separate incidents in Grand Bahama and Bimini on Monday.

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‘We want to make sure we have the best team’ for CAC

With the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games all set for June 23 to July 8 in San Salvador, El Salvador, the Bahamas Olympic Committee is still looking at putting together the pieces for Team Bahamas’ participation.

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Chance to win $100 by drawing your favourite pet

Young artists have the chance to win up to $100 by drawing their favourite pet.

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Book warns of dire sea level changes for The Bahamas

A NEW book warns that The Bahamas faces greater risks from climate change than almost any other country.

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Relatives increase efforts to find missing 20-year-old Kyle Carey

RELATIVES of a missing 20-year-old man are increasing their search efforts and remain hopeful for his return.

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MARCO alert creates buzz and criticism of system

THE senior police officer responsible for the MARCO alert system said the alerts would have a link showing a picture of the missing person in the future.

Corporate tax 'driven' by revenue demands

The Government's corporate income tax proposal is "driven" by the need to increase revenues and could "be a gateway" to further progressive reforms that ultimately include a personal income tax, a governance reformer said yesterday.

Silver Airways adds two routes to Family Islands

A US airline has added two non-stop routes to the Family Islands from Orlando this past weekend.

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Craig Flowers and FML face winding-up petition

FML's ex-chief operating officer has filed a Supreme Court petition to have the web shop chain wound-up as his five-year legal battle with Craig Flowers escalates into a new phase.

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Court of Appeal stays Gibson corruption trial

THE Court of Appeal stayed Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial yesterday pending the outcome of his appeal of a ruling from Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson.

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Man held on charges of a spree of sexual assaults

A MAN was jailed yesterday after being charged with a spree of sexual assaults in the Golden Isles area this month.

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Man on bail for murder in court on gun charge

A MAN on bail for murder was brought before the chief magistrate yesterday on a new firearm charge.

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Elana Mackey pleased with her performance

ELANA Mackey said she has been really pleased with her progress during her past season at Mars Hill University in North Carolina.

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‘Hold owners to account’ for pit bull attacks

BAHAMAS Humane Society President Kim Aranha said dog owners who fail to train or restrain their pit bulls properly should be heavily fined, but pit bulls should not be banned.

Real estate faces greatest corporate tax burden rise

Real estate firms will experience the highest increase in their tax burden for each of the four corporate income tax options that the Government is proposing as replacements for the turnover-based Business Licence fees.

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Corporate tax plan 'dead on arrival' unless wider reform

The Government's corporate income tax consultation will be "dead on arrival" if it does not involve a "holistic" approach to comprehensive Bahamian tax reform, a prominent banker warned yesterday.