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Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.

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Nelson Mandela dies age 95

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world's most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95.

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Giants rout Stingers

The New Providence Basketball Association resumed its regular season on Monday night after taking a break for the Christmas holiday. The Commonwealth Bank Giants pulled off a rout and the Pyramid Food Rockets got by in a squeaker at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

Swift swimmers compete at Auburn

SIX Swift swimmers represented the Bahamas at the Auburn Masters Swimming Invitational. They won 13 races and had six second place finishes. The meet took place at the Auburn University swim complex that is to host the women's NCAA Championships next mont

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Bahamians in pivotal roles at Holland College

THE Bahamian pipeline continues to pay dividends for the Holland College basketball programmes as they have built a dynasty in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association.

Cable's $114.5m sets 'Markets milestone'

Exuma’s February Point project is aiming to hire a further 120-140 persons when construction work ramps up within the next two months, its owners yesterday telling Tribune Business the project was “moving a little faster than we anticipated”.

Caribs edge past Wreckers 80-79

THE College of the Bahamas men's basketball team has been competing in the New Providence Basketball Association in preparation for the collegiate season. The team, coached by Sean Bastian and assisted by Kirk Basden, have won their last two games to impr

Caribs edge past Wreckers 80-79

THE College of the Bahamas men's basketball team has been competing in the New Providence Basketball Association in preparation for the collegiate season. The team, coached by Sean Bastian and assisted by Kirk Basden, have won their last two games to impr

Caribs edge past Wreckers 80-79

THE College of the Bahamas men's basketball team has been competing in the New Providence Basketball Association in preparation for the collegiate season. The team, coached by Sean Bastian and assisted by Kirk Basden, have won their last two games to impr

Caribs edge past Wreckers 80-79

THE College of the Bahamas men's basketball team has been competing in the New Providence Basketball Association in preparation for the collegiate season. The team, coached by Sean Bastian and assisted by Kirk Basden, have won their last two games to impr

Caribs edge past Wreckers 80-79

THE College of the Bahamas men's basketball team has been competing in the New Providence Basketball Association in preparation for the collegiate season. The team, coached by Sean Bastian and assisted by Kirk Basden, have won their last two games to impr

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Woman in 80s assaulted in home raid

AN elderly woman was sexually assaulted during an armed robbery attack on Saturday, police said.

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‘We’ve flattened the curve’

HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said officials have managed to “flatten the curve” by having a maximum of six COVID-19 cases on any given day, but this does not mean the nation is out of the woods.

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Bahamian baseball legend Ed Armbrister dies at 72

ED Armbrister, the only Bahamian to rise to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball and claim its ultimate prize, died Wednesday at age 72.

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‘No more blight’ on Rum Cay’s revival

A Supreme Court judge says it is “difficult to digest” that the Prime Minister’s Office would assert a 15-acre Rum Cay land parcel was Crown Land when this totally contradicted evidence from the Government’s own surveyors.

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Judge: ‘Difficult to digest’ Gov’ts Rum Cay claims

A Supreme Court judge says it is “difficult to digest” that the Prime Minister’s Office would assert a 15-acre Rum Cay land parcel was Crown Land when this totally contradicted evidence from the Government’s own surveyors.

Second Baha Mar SPV asset transfer

Baha Mar’s receivers and liquidators have left “no stone unturned” in their hunt for assets, quietly transferring a second tranche to the project’s secured creditor in December 2016.

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Farewell to Big Ed, a baseball legend

I was deeply saddened on Wednesday evening to hear of the passing of Bahamian baseball legend Ed Armbrister, after a long battle with diabetes.

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Prince Charles business owners seek compensation from government

BUSINESS owners in Prince Charles Drive have got together to get the government’s assistance in providing some form of compensation for their losses as a result of the New Providence Road Improvement Project.

80 SMES in Grand Bahama to benefit from grants programme

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock @ tribunemedia.net SOME 80 small businesses in Grand Bahama that were affected by Hurricane Dorian will benefit from a grants programme to assist with reopening their businesses. A Small Busine