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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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Families left homeless after blaze destroys homes on Bimini

Police on the island of Bimini are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire which destroyed four homes and reportedly left 11 families homeless on Sunday.

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US Embassy in Nassau celebrates Pride Month

THE US Embassy in Nassau kicked off Pride Month today by raising the rainbow flag at the Queen Street chancery and at Liberty Overlook, the Ambassador’s residence. The flag will fly throughout the month.

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Two men shot dead in separate incidents

Two men are dead after shootings on Saturday night and early on Sunday morning.

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Lodge helps BTVI trainees to pursue their dreams

A PARTNERSHIP that began two years ago continues to strengthen with the first awards of the Idris George Reid Scholarship to attend the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) presented by Lodge Claudius R Walker.

sports inbrief

THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association played a couple of games in the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds over the weekend. Below is a look at the games played: FP Truckers 17, Da Boyz 14 Frank Martin w

NPPPSSA basketball tournament for boys ends today

THE New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association will conclude its basketball tournament for boys today at 9 am at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

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BTC goes Bahamian on new top executive

The two Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) trade unions yesterday voiced hope for better industrial relations with appointment of a Bahamian as chief executive once again.

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Claim that firefighters are tackling blazes without masks denied

FIRE Chief Superintendent Walter Evans has denied that firefighters were battling two massive fires in the capital without protective gear and masks.

Bahamian basketball players on hardwood in Canada

THE second half of the Canadian college basketball season tipped off last weekend and several Bahamian players returned to the court on positive notes.The No.6 ranked Holland College Hurricanes and No.13 ranked Niagara Knights each took their first w

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UPDATED: ‘Wanted’ suspect shot dead by police

POLICE shot and killed an alleged armed robber who they said opened fire on two officers after pinning them against a vehicle.