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Professional basketball players making moves

BAHAMIAN professional basketball players in leagues around the globe continue to progress in their respective seasons while others have made the transition to new leagues.Kadeem Coleby continues to perform at an All-Star level for his first place Aki

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Sun’s Jones yet to appear in training camp

Jonquel Jones has yet to make an appearance in training camp or in any of the Connecticut Sun’s preseason games, but the front office is excited at the possibilities this WNBA season when the team is at full strength.

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Families face $30 bill to bail out BPL

BAHAMAS Power and Light customers will see a $20 to $30 increase in their monthly electricity bills for 10 months starting in 2020, according to Minister of Works Desmond Bannister.

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Chisholm Jr named to All-Rookie Second team

Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr’s first full season in Major League Baseball earned a postseason accolade as he was recognised as one of the top rookies in the sport.

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What drives the price of bitcoin?

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Traders of bitcoin are used to sharp price action, such as the one experienced during the first weekend of December, when the digital currency lost around 20 percent of its value.

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Jones shoots perfect from 3 in win over Liberty

JONQUEL Jones delivered another dominant performance and her hot shooting led the Connecticut Sun to a blowout win in their WNBA preseason finale.

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Government to budget $20 million to market Baha Mar

THE Government has set aside $20 million from this year’s budget to market the $3.5 billion Baha Mar development as part of its agreement, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday, raising the issue to highlight the financial challenges The Government faces in relation to providing subsidies and concessions for the Bahamian tourism sector.

Customs duties under 20% ‘not a far stretch’

Slashing Customs Duty rates below 20 per cent when Value Added Tax (VAT) is introduced is “not a far stretch”, a senior Ministry of Finance official said yesterday, adding that shifting the tax burden services should reduce the levy on imported goods.

BFSB summit focuses on tax, regulatory demands

The global focus on taxation, anti-money laundering and demands for greater transparency will be discussed at this week’s International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS).

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Shining Knights

THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s (GSSSA) Senior Track and Field Championships concluded on Friday with the CR Walker Knights celebrating as the champions, regaining the title that they lost to the CV Bethel Stingrays for the past two years.

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NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS: ‘With only a two-game lead, Mrs Dorsett can be caught’

I WENT 9-6 last week, could have been worse I suppose.

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Minister slams G-20's 'unprecedented assault' on financial industry

The Minister of Foreign Affairs has used a regional summit with the European Union (EU) to hit out at “the unprecedented assault” on the Bahamas’ financial services industry, arguing that the sector was subject to regulatory standards that matched those in developed countries.

'Minimum' 20% rise targeted for road, real property tax

The Government believes better administration will yield a “minimum” 20 per cent increase in real property tax and Road Traffic Department revenues, with its anti-tobacco smuggling measures already causing “greater compliance”.

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Star Trackers Classic has CARIFTA qualifiers

DESPITE the inclement weather, which forced officials to finish the meet ahead of time, at least a pair of CARIFTA Games qualifying standards were established in the same event at the Star Trackers Track Classic on Saturday.

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Two charged with murder

TWO Grand Bahama men were arraigned on a murder charge in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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Police seize handguns, arrest five men and foil armed robbery

POLICE in New Providence have arrested five men and seized three handguns in three separate incidents in a 20-hour period from Friday evening, including foiling an armed robbery.

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Man accused of $25k bank fraud and money laundering granted $8,000 bail

A 20-year-old man was granted $8,000 bail after being accused of defrauding a bank of over $25,000 this year.

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Man shot in both legs

A 27 year old male of Thompson Lane off East Street is in hospital after being shot in both legs.

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Mortician charged for falsifying records

A former mortician was charged in Freeport Magistrate’s Court this week with falsification of a public record.

Baha Mar Hoops on horizon Nov. 18-27

IN only its second year, “Baha Mar Hoops” will play host to the largest event in the sport of college basketball when 20 men’s and women’s teams play this Thanksgiving at Baha Mar - the leading resort destination in The Bahamas.