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‘Nothing to lose’ on 5% corporate tax

A Bahamian financial services provider yesterday argued that this nation should smash “conformity” by adopting a low-rate 5 percent corporate income tax, asserting: “We have nothing to lose.”

Solar farm plan aims to eliminate electric subsidies

The Government is teaming with the Carbon War Room (CWR) to invite Bahamian and international companies to submit proposals for a collective 20 Mega Watts (MW) worth of solar farms on several Family Island, in a bid to eliminate exorbitant energy subsidies.

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FNM: SEARS ‘MUST RESIGN OR BE FIRED’ – Call for minister to step aside if he misled Parliament

FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said National Insurance Board Minister Alfred Sears should resign or be fired if he misled Parliament about increases in NIB contribution rates.

Bahamas must end ‘20 years’ of arbitration talk

THE world will not wait for The Bahamas to end “20 years of talk” and establish an international arbitration centre, a top QC said yesterday, with other jurisdictions having already bypassed it.

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Jonquel Jones on the All-WNBA 2nd Team

THE postseason accolades continue to roll in for Bahamian WNBA superstar Jonquel Jones.Jones was named to the All-WNBA Second Team as the league continued to roll out its postseason awards.It concludes a season where the second year Connecticut Sun f

Bahamian tech-based KYC provider gaining recognition

A FINANCIAL technology start-up created by Bahamian born E. Jay Saunders has been nominated for 4 A-Team 2017 RegTech (Regulatory Technology) awards for its enhanced due diligence cognitive search and crime prevention tool SafetyNet.ai (www.safetynet

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In rebounds, Jonquel Jones on the cusp of WNBA history

WITH two games left in the regular season, Grand Bahamian Jonquel Jones is on the cusp of WNBA history. Jones recorded an historic feat with her third 20-rebound game of the season and propelled the Connecticut Sun to a win that solidified their pla

Scotia targets private wealth growth rates 'north of 20%'

Scotiabank (Bahamas) managing director believes its wealth management business can sustain annual growth rates “north of 20 per cent”, with this segment and corporate commercial clients expected to be its two growth generators for 2013.

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ON DA HOOK

THE lobster season is promising to be the best in 20 years according to local fishermen and there were plenty of crawfish in evidence this week, despite the storms, according to the Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN).

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Pair admit shop breaking, stealing

TWO men admitted to breaking into a convenience store to steal cash and a cellphone.

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Man accused of unlawful sex

A 20-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with unlawful sexual intercourse.

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Tributes paid to veteran of World War II

A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force bugler and drummer performed the last post and revelry at the funeral service of a member of the British Legion – Bahamas Branch on Friday, October 20.Private Sargent Leonard Jervis’ funeral was held at St Joseph’s Catho

Bahamas defeats Belize to improve to 2-2

THE Bahamas defeated Belize to improve to 2-2 at the International Cricket Council’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifying event in Antigua and Barbuda.

Clubs and Societies: 02122016

Bahamas Human Resources Association. - On Thursday, January 28, the Paul H. Farquharson Conference Center was all abuzz with excitement, laughter and talk as the Bahamas Human Resources Association (BHRA), under the theme “Grow. Achieve. Lead,” installed seven HR professionals to the 2016 executive board. At the helm of this board is President Villiemae Black, HR manager at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC).

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Bahamas teams bound for the Branson World Series

THE Bahamas will field a pair of teams set to participate in the Babe Ruth League’s Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 World Series.

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Judge cuts $66k from Sir William’s outstanding loans

The late Sir William Allen’s estate has persuaded the Supreme Court to slash unpaid loans allegedly owed to a prominent Bahamian businessman by some $66,000.

Govt urged: Push Port, Devco over Freeport marketing

A prominent attorney yesterday urged the Government to require that the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and DevCo form a marketing organisation to promote Freeport to international investors, arguing that both had ‘pocketed’ millions in tax savings without providing something in return.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 04062015

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Weekend events: Friday (Holiday) Labour Day & Saturday - leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank 30 miles headed west. In order to complete this ride, it is recommended that you have done some recent cycling, Leaving P/I bridges optional at the end. The pace will range from 18–20+mph, two-hour duration.

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Cycling Club Bahamas. - Upcoming Events:

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Baha Mar granted adjournment to July 20 for bankruptcy hearing

BAHA Mar has sought an adjournment of its extension application hearing before Justice Ian Winder concerning a Delaware Bankruptcy court's ruling on the resort's successful filing for debtor in possession financing.