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'I've never seen it like this before'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net Bahamas-based used car dealers have seen a significant drop off in business year-over-year, with one telling Tribune Business: "I've never see

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Bastian, Williams inducted into Benedict Hall of Fame

Having persevered in almost similar fashion from humble beginnings, Bahamian triple sporting star Melinda Bastian and multiple distance running national record holder O’Neil Williams emerged as two of the top student-athletes ever produced at Benedict College.

80% DIY anglers is ‘absolute nonsense’

The Fly Fishing Industry Association’s (BFFIA) president said yesterday it was “absolute nonsense” to suggest that so-called ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers (DIY) anglers represent 80 per cent of the industry, questioning the credibility of a 2010 survey that pegged the sector’s economic impact at $141 million.

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Bahamas First in 18.5% motor claim increase

Bahamas First has seen a 20 percentage point decline in comprehensive insurance policies’ share of its auto book since the recession began, with total Bahamian motor claims increasing by 18.5 per cent in 2012. ==

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Water polo team aims to repeat Carifta success

Team Bahamas looks to continue its trend of water polo success and repeat last year’s dominant performance at the Carifta Water Polo Championships.

ArawakX directors stay in control of BOB battle

The Chief Justice has allowed ArawakX’s principals “to maintain conduct and control” of the legal battle with Bank of The Bahamas over the latter’s six-month freezing of all their accounts.

Upcoming regattas get a boost

A pair of regattas received a boost to their fundraising and preparation efforts courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Vaccine committee working to finalise operational plan

ANYONE who receives a COVID-19 vaccine once they become available in the country will receive a certificate that “may be associated with travel in the future,” which is a “potential requirement being discussed internationally,” the Office of the Prime Minister said last night.

We're all getting in the Christmas spirit

IN a bid to improve their public image, a team of police prosecutors held a toy drive and luncheon last week for over 80 children at the Bahamas AIDS Foundation.

Sexual assaults top criminal claims on cruise ships

ALLEGED sexual assault remains the most reported criminal activity on board cruise ships according to international statistics.

Figures reveal level of sexual assaults on cruise ships

ALLEGED sexual assault remains the most reported criminal activity on board cruise ships according to international year-end statistics.

‘Far too premature’ for PM to claim VAT success

A well-known businessman yesterday said it was “far too premature” for the Prime Minister to boast about Value-Added Tax (VAT) being successful, accusing him of “gloating” over the hundreds of millions of dollars the tax will suck out of the Bahamian economy.

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Puerto Rico blows out Bahamas by 64 points

The Bahamas couldn’t stop the up-tempo game from host Puerto Rica and ended up getting blown out by 64 points in the FIBA U17 Centrobasket Championship for Women.

Gov’t bond offering likely 20% off-target

The first Bahamas Government Stock (BGS) issue of the 2015-2016 fiscal year was likely to close 20 per cent below target, the administration’s financial advisers disclosed yesterday.

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Pros get 20-18 win over The Hurricanes

AFTER a long wait, Grand Bahama returned to the Commonwealth American Football League (CAFL) this weekend.

Insolvent broker's Liquidators possess $200k for $17.5m claims

The joint liquidators for Owen Bethel’s insolvent Montaque Capital Partners currently possess just $196,238 in liquid assets to cover total creditor claims of $17.5 million, it has been revealed.

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Bain: ‘It was a new challenge in my life dealing with the pro players’

New head coach Norris Bain gave himself and the rest of his coaching staff a B grade after the Bahamas advanced in the FIBA AmeriCup and World Cup qualification round in Belize.

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Liquidator blasts own creditors committee

A Bahamian broker/dealer’s liquidator has resumed battle with his own creditors committee by blasting their criticism of his $1m-plus fees as “significantly lacking in substance, truth and accuracy”.

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Judge approves petition for Baha Mar liquidators to 'prevent depletion of resort's assets'

JUSTICE Ian Winder said on Friday that his approval of the government's petition for the appointment of provisional liquidators for the stalled Baha Mar resort development was limited to preventing the depletion of the $3.5 billion resort's assets.

'VAT holiday? Who's buying uniform for virtual school?'

Retailers are not enthused about the back to school value added tax (VAT) holiday set to run from August 31 to September 20.