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Island Luck chief: ‘I was misled’ on web shop taxes

ISLAND Luck’s principal is alleging that the Government “misled” him over planned web shop tax increases, adding: “My legitimate expectation in a proper consultation was dashed.”

Food stores predict 20% sales decline

Food store retailers yesterday said they expect sales to drop by 20 percent between now and September. Atwell Ferguson, Golden Gates Supermarket’s general manager, told Tribune Business: “Sales have dropped for sure since the pandemic, and basically

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Turnquest: Recovery to be slow and anaemic

The Government has not used all the economic stimulus tools available to it, the deputy prime minister revealed last night, having kept some in reserve in case the COVID-19 pandemic is "prolonged".

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Cable: Bandwidth expansion drives 20% data growth

Cable Bahamas says it has seen a 20 per cent increase in Internet data usage since it increased subscriber bandwidth speeds last month, an improvement it plans to further build on.

'I’m often teased by my friends that we have great athletes, but no money'

SINCE the inception of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (Carifta) in Bridgetown, Barbados, in 1972, Jamaica has dominated the regional track and field meet, winning 36 of the 41 titles, including their 27th straight last year in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Central Bank: 20% pension contribution rate 'unsustainable'

THE Central Bank of the Bahamas said yesterday it was facing an “unstustainable” employee pension contribution rate of 20 per cent, following strong union objections over recent adjustments made to it.

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Port's $21m offering 'beats' market price

The Arawak Port Development Company’s (APD) planned $21 million preference share issue, set to come to market next week, will have debt servicing costs two percentage points lower than projected.

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Four dead in 24 hours at weekend

FOUR men died in under 24 hours over the weekend - the first three in two incidents which police believe were committed by the same individuals, and the fourth in a shooting last night.

1,500 students have chance of HBCU scholarships

THE Bahamas Think HBCU college fair is set for April 23 and will provide 1,500 students throughout the country the opportunity for scholarships at 20 historically black colleges and universities in the United States.

Teens charged with restaurant robbery

TWO teenagers were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with an armed robbery at the Mahogany House restaurant a week ago. 

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What is oil rig doing near Abaco?

GOVERNMENT officials yesterday said they had no knowledge of a floating oil rig in waters in the northern Bahamas after aerial photographs emerged on social media appearing to show one to have been stationary for three days 20 miles south of Abaco.

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20-year-old woman found dead in suspected suicide

GRAND Bahama Police are investigating an apparent suicide after a young woman was found dead on Wednesday morning at a residence in Jones Town in Eight Mile Rock.

Two new schools promised for San Salvador

THE Government is preparing to construct state-of-the-art primary and secondary schools on 20 acres of land in San Salvador, with construction set to begin this summer.

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Man accused over murder

A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Welji Noel in Carmichael earlier this month.

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Man stands accused of cutting woman's throat

A MAN was arraigned at the Magistrate’s court yesterday in connection with the murder of Kitley St Brave, a 20-year-old mother of two. Gibson Raphael, 27, appeared in Court One, Nassau Street, to face the charges.

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FNM claim Urban Renewal staff about to be fired

FNM claim Urban Renewal staff about to be fired THE opposition Free National Movement claims that the government is about to fire more than 20 staff from various Urban Renewal centres. In a statement issued last night, the party said: "It has come to the

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THE Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association completed its best-of-three volleyball championships on Tuesday at the Tom “The Bird” Grant in Yellow Elder.

Shipping firms to relocate today

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ALL shipping companies will have their operations relocated to the new container port at Arawak Cay as of today, Tribune Business has been informed. One shipping executive told Trib

Full day cancer clinic launched

Full day cancer clinic launched On Tuesday January 31, the Cancer Centre Bahamas, (TCC), launched a full day cancer clinic in Providenciales to provide care to the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Over 20 patients were seen by Professor

Full day cancer clinic launched

Full day cancer clinic launched On Tuesday January 31, the Cancer Centre Bahamas, (TCC), launched a full day cancer clinic in Providenciales to provide care to the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Over 20 patients were seen by Professor