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A new brand of masculinity?

We have stepped into a period in our history where almost everything we do is known shortly after doing it.

Gov’t urged: ‘Be mindful of law’ on FML licence

The Government was last night urged to be “mindful of its own legislation” after it seemingly rejected protests not to issue a web shop gaming licence to Craig Flowers’ FML Group of Companies.

Caribs men’s basketball team eager to continue their winning streak

AFTER breaking into the winning column, the College of the Bahamas Caribs men’s basketball team is eager to continue their streak when they travel to South Carolina to play a series of three games in South Carolina this weekend.

‘Quality shoppers’ biggest challenge for Bay St retail

Major Bay Street merchants yesterday said had few complaints over the duty-free shopping scheme implemented last August, although one retailer said attracting high-quality visitors willing to spend in the downtown area remains a “serious challenge”.

Super Value eyes 5-8% growth post-VAT adjust

Super Value’s owner is hoping for a 5-8 per cent year-over-year sales increase for February and March 2016, telling Tribune Business: “The signs are there.”

MSC deal to give Bahamian company ‘widest ever smile’

The Bahamian leaseholder of Ocean Cay will have “the biggest smiles ever” as a result of the deal that will see Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) take over the island for its $100 million cruise port.

Rules for fishing the flats

I am an Italian citizen and a passionate fly fisherman. I am really worried of the situation I will face arriving in Exuma for my hard earned holidays with my spouse on July 4, 2015.

‘Large cry’ from SMEs over Business Licence verification threshold

A top private sector executive yesterday urged the Government to reconsider the proposed $100,000 threshold for companies to have their turnover certified by an accountant, arguing this would almost double Business Licence costs for small firms.

Dentistry in a stronger Bahamas

I like the “Stronger Bahamas” campaign. The slogan itself suggests that wherever we are now, we are seeking to be in a better and more optimum place. That has a strong appeal in my opinion.

Protestors say businesses are suffering - with no room for a power rate hike

STANDING in front of the closed Butler’s Food World, members of the Coalition of Concerned Citizens said that businesses continue to fall prey to high electricity rates and are opposing any further rate increase on Grand Bahama.

Charlton 27th overall in the 100m hurdles, Brown 34th

BEIJING, China — In contrasting results, national champion Adanaca Brown and national record holder Devynne Charlton made their global debuts in the women’s 100 metre hurdles at the 15th IAAF World Championships.

Miller: BEC customers may see cost reduction in July bill

CUSTOMERS may see a cost reduction in their electricity bill in July, Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Chairman Leslie Miller confirmed yesterday.

QC: ‘No more secrets’ over Freeport’s future

An outspoken QC yesterday made good on his threat to launch Judicial Review proceedings against the consultation on Freeport’s future, warning: “No more secrets. It’s finally time for government in the sunshine.”

‘Premature’ to hand back VAT windfall

A top private sector executive yesterday warned it might be “premature” for the Government to start ‘handing back’ its Value-Added Tax (VAT) windfall via other tax breaks, arguing that deficit reduction was the priority.

RoyalStar mulls public offering

A leading Bahamian insurer is examining whether it should become a public company by offering shares to investors via an IPO, its chairman revealed yesterday.

Insurance ‘confusion’ over first VAT returns

Large insurance industry players were caught up in “confusion” over whether it was necessary for them to complete Value-Added Tax (VAT) returns for January despite their ‘exempt’ status, Tribune Business was told yesterday.

‘Carnival is no risk to society’

JUNKANOO Carnival Commission Chairman Paul Major yesterday defended the inaugural festival from critics who argue it would lead to social degradation, and said it was an “undeserving indictment” to “say that Bahamians can’t conduct themselves in a festive atmosphere.”

Jobless increase is ‘storm in a tea cup’

Politicians were yesterday urged to “stop the blame game” over the recent unemployment rate increase, as the Prime Minister described the matter as “a storm in a tea cup”.

Wildcats win opener over Andros

The Sigma Wildcats came up with a big five-run bottom of the fourth inning to secure an 11-7 victory over Andros to open the Bahamas Softball Federation’s National Round Robin Tournament on a high note last night in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

Call for overhaul of BOB directors

FNM chairman Darron Cash called yesterday for a complete overhaul of the board of directors at the Bank of the Bahamas and criticised Central Bank governor Wendy Craig for agreeing with the government's decision to establish a company that will absorb $100 million of BOB's toxic commercial loan debts.

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