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PM tells Sarkis: ‘We won’t help’ over Baha Mar

PRIME Minister Perry Christie’s office last night effectively told Sarkis Izmirlian he was ‘on his own’ in seeking to reacquire Baha Mar, as it hit out at the “extraordinary statements” attached to his latest offer.

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FRONT PORCH: The power of empathy and service to others

“SERVICE is what prayer looks like when it gets up off its knees and walks around the world.” – Fr Michael Graham, SJ.

Gov't targeting 75-90% VAT comply 'high range'

The Government is expecting to achieve Value-Added Tax (VAT) compliance rates in the 75-90 per cent “high range” enjoyed by other Caribbean nations, a senior Ministry of Finance official has revealed.

Sports in brief

Dr Jennifer Davis, DC, a sports and spine rehab specialist in Rockville, Maryland, has been selected for inclusion in the forthcming 2014-15 edition of the Trademark Who’s Who.

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WHAT'S ON: CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas recently held elections of officers and directors for the years 2014-2015.

Sports in brief

SWIFT Swimming Club is all set to host its first Open Water Swim Race of the new swim season at Palm Cay on September 28.

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A fine woman is remembered - Mallie Lightbourn

MALLIE Lightbourn – mother of Michael, Richard (MP for Montagu) and Timothy – was not only a remarkable woman, but an extraordinary Bahamian.

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THE FINISH LINE: Hats off to coach Mario Bowleg and CC Sweeting Cobras

It’s not how you start, nor how you get there. Most importantly, it’s how you finish.

Players to watch in the Bahamas Bowl

WE were a laughing stock last year. When the cameras panned to the empty seats at the first Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, our reputation as football fans was called into question by the international media. This year is our chance at redemption.

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Bank of The Bahamas: Just so many unanswered questions

When you don’t trust your government, you constantly and effortlessly think of all the new reasons why you shouldn’t. And, once you’re on this road, there’s no turning back.

Gov’t hiring ‘only way’ we returned to guard landfill

A Bahamian security company says it has only resumed guarding New Providence’s landfill after it was hired by the Government, not the facility’s private sector manager.

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STATESIDE: Church, State and votes

MARGARET and her friend Cecile were worrying about the latest coming of the polar vortex and how it would affect their desire to go shopping in Manhattan later this week. Enjoying a latte together in a suburban New York coffee house as they contemplated changing their plans, Cecile frowned.

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One Eleuthera Foundation: Food for thought about food sustainability in The Bahamas

I recently came across a document that I wrote in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when the world was in turmoil due to lockdowns and many of the distributions systems that we took for granted for many years were shutting down.

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STATESIDE: Mike Pence’s withdrawal not likely to cause a ripple for GOP

MIKE Pence “suspended” his candidacy for next year’s presidential race over the weekend. When the former vice president exited the current GOP presidential race, Pence was in some danger of missing the cut for the next Republican debate which is set for next week. His withdrawal hardly caused a ripple.

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Coaches Hall of Fame: Greene to be inducted

There’s a saying that it’s better late than never. For Bahamian Rolando “Lonnie” Greene, it couldn’t be any better as he looks forward to his induction into the Drake Relays Coaches Hall of Fame.

FamGuard to make agent acquisition

FamGuard Corporation’s insurance agency subsidiary is expanding via the acquisition of a rival Nassau-based agent, Tribune Business has been told, with the BISX-listed insurer shrugging off a sharp 64.8 per cent annuity decline to post a slight half-year profit increase.

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ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION: Unlocking the power of corporate social responsibility

IN today’s interconnected world, companies are increasingly expected to be socially responsible and accountable for how their practices impact society and the environment. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the concept that a business is responsible for more than just creating value and wealth for shareholders but should also seek to benefit the broader community in which it exists.

NASSAU DARTS ASSOCIATION - TEAM STANDINGS/MATCHUPS OPEN SEASON SCHEDULE (FEB. 8-12)

B-52's 5 -v- Panama Jack Bullshooters 7 B-52's- (4 Tons)- Doubles: Eric Eichmann Triples: Gilbert Gray 1T Singles: Gilbert Gray 40+, Eric Eichmann 32, Jeff Mitchell 40+, 1T (Alan Turnball 2T ) Bullshooters- (10 Tons)-Doubles: Timmy Bethel 1T, Davin

WSC lays out its $200m plan

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) outlined key parts of its $200m capital works plan with major works around the country.

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PETER YOUNG: Whichever way we turn in this crisis there is a bitter pill to swallow

After so many months of endless debate and controversy, some may regard further comment about the COVID-19 pandemic to be superfluous. But what appears to be a second wave of the virus in Europe - resulting in imposition of new restrictions - has reignited argument about the efforts of governments to control its spread.