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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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Money-laundering charges dropped against Michelle Reckley and four co-accused

ALL of the money-laundering charges against former Urban Renewal Deputy Director Michelle Reckley and her four co-accused have been dropped.

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Reckley denies $1.2m fraud

FORMER Urban Renewal Deputy Director Michelle Reckley was charged yesterday with defrauding the government of $1,255,637.83 via the Urban Renewal Small Homes Repair programme in Grand Bahama.

Gov’t sought Arawak Homes settlement ‘far higher’ than judgment

The Christie administration attempted to negotiate a settlement “significantly in excess” of the $4.4 million awarded to Arawak Homes by a Supreme Court judge for land previously seized by the Government.

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Clubs and Societies 03312017

Cycling Club Bahamas. - The club would like to support the Kiwanis Club of Nassau on this Saturday’s ride (April 1st). We would like to meet at Harbour Bay at 5:15am and leave at 5:30am to congregate at Goodman’s Bay for a 6am start. We will start at Goodman’s Bay (6am) and complete our regular 40 mile ride and return to Goodman’s Bay to finish. The entry fee is $12. Please bring a completed form.

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Amnesty seeks information amid human rights concerns

AMNESTY International is requesting that the Bahamas government provide detailed information about its recent migration reform efforts amid allegations that the measures might be leading to human rights violations while “enhancing discrimination in the country”.

Sports notes

THE Baptist Sports Council has announced that their 2015 Softball Classic will get underway on Tuesday, November 17, at the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

Travel rules

Your Tourism and Hotel Association officials are hailing the decision of the American Government to upgrade the travel advisory for travel to The Bahamas. They say that now conferences and conventions will return. The Americans have done their part. Now we await your Government abolishing all the ridiculously difficult entry rules to make that happen.

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Woman given probation for police officer attack

A WOMAN was placed on three months’ probation yesterday after admitting assaulting a female police officer.

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New priest ordained into holy order

On Tuesday, September 19, being the Feast of St Theodore of Tarsus, before a large congregation, the Reverend Lynden James Douglas was ordained to the Holy Order of Priest, at Christ Church Cathedral.

Conference drives 300attendees to Bahamas

The Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) is bringing 300 attendees to the Bahamas by holding its 32nd annual conference at the Atlantis Resort on October 24-28.

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Man charged with two recent murders

A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday after he was charged in connection with two recent fatal shootings in the capital.

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BTVI chooses its first vice-president

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has named former University of The Bahamas executive, Dr Linda Davis, as its first vice-president.

Twenty-year tax break for all GBPA licensees

Senior Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executives and the Attorney General have jointly pledged to work together for the benefit of Freeport’s 3,500 licensees.Sarah St George, its vice-chairman (centre), and GBPA president, Ian Rolle (second right

Dynasty, St Agnes, and Wester are victorious

Dynasty, St Agnes, and Wester are victorious By Donovan Matthews DYNASTY, St Agnes and Western got victories as the Bahamas Cricket Association 2012 20/20 series continued at Windsor Park in New Providence. On Saturday, Dynasty scored an easy 126-run vi

Finally! Hugh Campbell Classic returns

AFTER a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the AF Adderley Junior High School will be bringing back the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic with all games being played at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

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New funding for region announced as Vice President arrives

AS United States Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in The Bahamas today, a wave of funding has been announced for the region, with more than $100m in new assistance.

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Comets are BAISS Track & Field champions

The quartet of Kendrick Major, Max Azor, Shaun Miller and Matthew Thompson put an explanation mark on Queen’s College Comets’ triumph over the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine with a record-breaking performance in the under-20 boys 4 x 400 metre relay.

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VIDEOS: Freeport during and after Isaias

These videos show the effects of Hurricane Isaias in Freeport over the weekend.