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IMF not forcing VAT on Bahamas

The Bahamas’ decision to implement Value-Added Tax (VAT) did not result from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) holding a gun to the Government’s head, a key Ministry of Finance consultant says.

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Five in court accused of being gang members

AMID tight security, cordoned off streets and in the presence of armed police, five men who denied being members of a gang when arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the criminal offence.

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Jonquel Jones posts another double-double in GW Colonials’ 70-57 victory over Illinois

GRAND Bahamian senior forward Jonquel Jones had another double-double and sophomore Brianna Cummings scored 10 of her career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter as the George Washington Colonials women’s basketball team held off Illinois for a 70-57 victory Monday at the State Farm Centre - its second win over an opponent from the Big Ten this season.

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Jones and Liberty beat Aces 94-85

New York tightens up race for top seed in the WNBA playoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 25 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 94-85 last night in the final regular-season meeting between the teams.

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Chisholm Jr undergoes successful turf toe surgery

BAHAMIAN Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a nagging toe turf injury that sidelined him during the Major League Baseball (MLB) season.

MEDITATION: Learning from the Apostle Paul

THROUGH Paul’s obedience we have these wonderful words of the collect or prayer for the Conversion of St Paul (January 25): “O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the whole world: Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching.”

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Ayton shows potential as Suns win 4 of last seven

THE Suns have won four of their last seven games and Deandre Ayton has exhibited the potential the franchise eagerly anticipated this season.The second year centre is averaging 21.3 points and 12.7 rebounds during that stretch. Ayton scored 20 points

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Giants rout the Mingoes 107-87

KEMSY Sylvestre scored off the opening tip for the University of the Bahamas Mingoes to put them up 2-0 on the Commonwealth Bank Giants. It was the only time the Mingoes’ led in the game against the undefeated team in the New Providence Basketball A

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Bahamas 6th overall in Caribbean Golf Classic

THE Bahamas finished sixth in the race for the George Noon Cup in the 24th Caribbean Golf Classic, hosted at the Westin Puntacana Resort and Club in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: 3112016

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Upcoming events: Weekday rides, east - Morning, Tuesday and Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive. This ride is a 17-mile loop to the Northbound Paradise Island Bridge and back again (Both bridges are sometimes incorporated depending on available time). Open to riders capable of 18+ mph for 1 hour. Lights are essential.

Top economist: Bahamas 20% current deficit a ‘concern’

A SENIOR Caribbean economist yesterday described the Bahamas’ current account deficit of roughly 20 per cent as “concerning”, revealing it was one of the widest she was aware of.

Family calls for killer to be held accountable

THE uncle of a 20-year-old man who was shot and killed on Saturday in Centreville has called for the killer to be “held accountable in a way that he or they will regret”.

CBS: Online platform in 20% of Xmas sales

A Bahamian retailer yesterday said its e-commerce platform is generating 20 percent of total revenue this Christmas season.

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Bahamas Bowl all set for December 20

THE bowl season will begin in the Bahamas this year as the 2019 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl has been set for 2pm ET on Friday, December 20.

Bahamas Striping looks to create 20 new jobs

BAHAMAS Striping is looking to create 20 new jobs initially as it moves into airport maintenance with its subsidiary Airport Maintenance Services (APS).

Bahamas Anglican Men's 25th Cursillo set for October

THE BAHAMAS Anglican Cursillo Movement is looking for at least 25 candidates to take part in its men’s weekend scheduled for October 9 –12. The rector for the weekend will be Trevor Bethel of Holy Cross Parish and he is assisted by David Ferguson of St George’s parish.

Water Corp’s ‘ludicrous’ 8 per cent debt recovery deals

THE Water & Sewerage Corporation’s chairman yesterday said he was reviewing pre-election contracts issued to two debt collectors who have recovered just 8 per cent of the $5 million assigned to them.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS: 28th national high school track & field championships

• Here’s a look at the official results of the Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture’s 28th Annual National High School Track & Field Championships:

Grand Bahama homicide victim identified

Grand Bahama Police have identified the island’s first homicide victim of 2016 as 23-year-old Eleazor Louis, of Caravel Beach, Freeport.

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Murder suspect is remanded to prison

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on an attempted murder charge.