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$360m arrears 'dive in' not in national interest

The government’s rush to pay-off its $360m arrears is “not in The Bahamas’ best interest”, a former finance minister yesterday warning of the VAT hike: “The timing couldn’t be worse.”James Smith, who held the post from 2002-2007, told Tribune Busines

COVID testing still Out Islands travel 'hurdle'

Family Island hotels and businesses yesterday said the requirement for a COVID-19 RT-PCR test remains a “hurdle” to inter-island travel from New Providence despite the 14-day quarantine's end.

Byron Scott enjoying life outside of basketball

AFTER spending the past 15 years, the last two with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as a coach in the National Basketball Association, Byron Scott said he thinks it’s time for him to take some time off to spend with his family and friends.

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DJ of the week: DJ Pressure

DJ Pressure’s early appreciation for music came in his teenage years under the guidance of a more experienced group called Spin Tech.

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Bahamian duo reject 'collusion' allegations

Super Value’s president and The Bahamas’ marinas chief yesterday vehemently denied claims they “colluded” with a property manager to help deprive a condo owners group of thousands of dollars. Rupert Roberts and Peter Maury, the Association of Bahama

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Mathieu finishes eighth in 400 semifinal heat

GOLD Coast, Australia: Even though he was the recipient of the 24th and final spot by virtue if a disqualification, Michael Mathieu would have preferred to be preparing for the men's 4 x 400 metre rather than running in the semifinal of the men's 400m at the XXI Commonwealth Games.

Gov't urged to improve 'God awful' tax credits

THE Government was yesterday urged to improve the “God awful” delays and bureaucracy encountered in obtaining tax credits and refunds.Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), told Tribune Business that the Min

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Team Bahamas eager to compete at home

WITH the dress rehearsal almost over and done with, members of Team Bahamas are eagerly awaiting their opportunity to compete before the home crowd at the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays this weekend.

Politics and lent can't mix

Politics and lent can't mix EDITOR, The Tribune. I was most disappointed to read in the papers that Fr Sebastian Campbell has criticised politicians for having political rallies during the season of Lent. I was also most distressed at the language used

Politics and lent can't mix

Politics and lent can't mix EDITOR, The Tribune. I was most disappointed to read in the papers that Fr Sebastian Campbell has criticised politicians for having political rallies during the season of Lent. I was also most distressed at the language used

Politics and lent can't mix

Politics and lent can't mix EDITOR, The Tribune. I was most disappointed to read in the papers that Fr Sebastian Campbell has criticised politicians for having political rallies during the season of Lent. I was also most distressed at the language used

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Thousands gather at gymnasium for early voting

PLP candidate Frank Smith and DNA chairman Mark Humes were two familiar faces among the thousands of early voters seen at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium yesterday.

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Online food demand rise slows as incomes dry up

Several online food delivery service providers yesterday said they are seeing demand level off as incomes reduce due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Jamial Rolle, the Runnah’s app chief executive, told Tribune Business: “Things are kind of levell

Resorts back narrowed COVID-19 test window

Bahamian resorts yesterday backed the Government’s decision to narrow the COVID-19 testing window for tourists from ten to seven days prior to travelling even though the move has caused some market confusion.Matthew Brear, Cape Santa Maria’s general

NAD's debt refinancing launch before year-end

The Nassau Airport Development Company’s (NAD) $125m-$130m is due to come to market before year-end 2018, a senior Royal Fidelity executive has revealed.Jim Wilson, the investment bank’s vice-president of corporate finance, confirmed in a press relea

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Thomas secures berth in high jump final

DONALD Thomas secured his berth in the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s Diamond League high jump final by placing fourth in the eighth leg of the Athletissima Lausanne at the Stade de la Pontaise in Lausanne, Switzerland.Thomas went head-t

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Thomas fifth in Diamond League Final

BRUSSELS, Belgium: It wasn't the performance he anticipated, but Bahamian Donald Thomas was still satisfied with a fifth place finish, leaping 2.29 metres or 7-feet, 6-inches in the men's high jump at the IAAF's 2018 AG Memorial Van Damme Diamond League Final at the Roi Baudouin Stadium.

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Olympian Brown spoke to Pistorius two days before shooting incident

CHRIS ‘Fireman’ Brown said he was “shocked” to hear that his Olympic 400-metre rival Oscar ‘the Blade Runner’ Pistorius was charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend at his home in a luxury gated community in South Africa yesterday.