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INSIGHT: Only as good as your word - that’s how you’ll be judged

IT is widely accepted in our brand of politics that a politician will say anything to get elected. It can almost be likened to the way we treat our children – when they do something naughty, we typically shrug it off as mere child’s play. Likewise, when our politicians rile up crowds of thousands from the campaign stages, promising the earth, moon and stars, we simply accept it when they do not deliver.

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THE FINISH LINE: C&S Hitmen ‘were clearly the best team down the stretch’

Last week we celebrated the Johnson’s Lady Truckers, winners of the New Providence Softball Association’s 2016 ladies championship.

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This year’s BSF Nationals one of the most competitive

THE Bahamas Softball Federation’s 2016 BTC National Round Robin Championships turned out to be one of the most competitive in quite some time.

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Young tennis ace Jacobi offered contract to represent Tecnifibre

AFTER closing out the year with two contrasting performances in Florida, Jacobi Bain got some great news that can propel his career even further in 2017.

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For electric cars to take off, they’ll need a place to charge

Around the world, support is growing for electric cars. Automakers are delivering more electric models with longer range and lower prices, such as the Chevrolet Bolt and the Tesla Model 3. China has set aggressive targets for electric vehicle sales to curb pollution; some European countries aim to be all-electric by 2040 or sooner.

Healthy business atmosphere needed for job growth

IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell, speaking at a Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation luncheon on Thursday, has accused The Tribune of “highjacking” the debate over government’s proposed work permit policy.

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Truckers win national title

THE Bommer G Truckers lived up to their end of the bargain by giving sponsor Bommer George a Bahamas Softball Federation men’s national championship title.

$102m energy project 'comes alive again

By NEIL HARTNELL

Star Class sailors in Grand Final

Three races, light conditions but very close competitions marked the second day at the Bahamas’ first Star Sailors League Finals.

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POLITICOLE: There’s a hole in the bucket, Dear Christie

I was born in the 70s, and I grew up in the 80s and 90s. Life in The Bahamas was so much simpler then. Everything appeared cleaner, easier, purer. It was long before we knew what a storm our leaders were brewing for us, though we would soon find out. And the Pandora’s Box has been spilling over since then.

C W Saunders, Macedonia advance to BSC Softball Championships

CHARLES W Saunders High and Macedonia had to go right down to the wire in their respective men and co-ed semi-final playoff series to advance to the Baptist Sports Council’s 2015 Softball Championships against Golden Gates.

Macedonia secures berth into 19-and-under championship

WHILE Macedonia secured their berth into the 19-and-under championship, Golden Gates and St Paul’s have the upper hand in both their respective co-ed and men’s playoff series in the Baptist Sports Council’s 2013 Coca-Cola Softball Classic which will be completed this week.

Sports Notes

THE Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools began its 2015/16 basketball season at various playing sites yesterday.

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A chapter of disaster?

The Baha Mar bankruptcy order should be granted in the Bahamas to avoid a damaging dog-fight between creditors, Richard Coulson urges.

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Customs inefficiency costing Gov't $66m

The Government is losing $66 million in revenues annually due to inefficiencies at Bahamas Customs alone, the situation also placing tourism industry profitability and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows “at risk”.

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FINCO: Three-year offload sparks $9.1m provision hit

Despite recovering "in excess of" 80 per cent of the outstanding principal 0n distressed property sales, FINCO's managing director yesterday said the mortgage

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Going for the gold

The Bahamas CARIFTA team is ready to win gold on home soil at this year’s 50th CARIFTA Games. Last week the team rolled out a full 80-member team for the first time in Bahamian history as athletes look to shine at The Bahamas’ record ninth hosting of CARIFTA.

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VAT health claims change ‘may’ not happen April 1

The Government “may not” implement the new VAT treatment for medical insurance claims payouts by its April 1 target, it was revealed yesterday, with the decision hinging on a meeting with healthcare stakeholders later this week.

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Bahamasair off 35% against pre-COVID

Bahamasair’s peak summer revenues were down by 35 percent compared to pre-COVID19 figures, its chairman has revealed, although passenger occupancy on its US routes averaged around 80 percent.

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Web shop pay cut threat over anti-VAT demo

Island Luck employees were seemingly threatened with the loss of a day’s pay if they did not attend yesterday’s anti-VAT and gaming tax protest in Rawson Square.