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Cable gains 16,600 US clients post-deal

Cable Bahamas’ US business has added 16,600 new residential customers in the two years post-acquisition, and will provide the BISX-listed provider with combined revenue growth of more than 20 per cent over the next five years.

Cybot Queens roll over Lady Truckers to even series 1-1

THE Super Value Cybot Queens blew out the Johnson Lady Truckers to even the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association best-of-3 series at 1-1.

Auto dealer in 20-25% pre-VAT sales increase

A Bahamian auto dealer said yesterday that it had seen a 20-25 per cent “ramp-up” in sales from a pre-Value-Added Tax (VAT) rush, describing it as the “feast before the famine” in anticipation of a slow down for the 2015 first half.

FNM deputy questions Mortgage Relief ‘sense’

The Christie administration’s revised Mortgage Relief Plan does not make much sense “on the face of it”, according to the Opposition’s finance spokesman, who questioned what return the Government would get for its $20 million ‘investment’.

New construction permits off 20% due to commercial drop

The value of new construction permits issued in the 2022 third quarter fell by almost 20 percent year-over-year due to a significant drop-off in new commercial projects, it was disclosed yesterday.

Blowing the whistle on PM Davis?

I took note of a September 20 article on the front page of The Nassau Guardian concerning allegations made by the Free National Movement party that the Davis administration is currently facing a cash crunch crisis. The Nassau Guardian was careful to add that the official opposition offered no proof to substantiate its explosive claims. Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis is the substantive minister of finance. Prominent Progressive Liberal Party supporter Simon Wilson is the financial secretary in the Ministry of Finance -- a post I believe is really a de facto state ministerial position without the said title. Wilson, for all intents and purposes, is a technocrat who, I believe, is running the show in Finance.

We can see virus has very little regard for social status

As of August 20, the United States of America has a total of 5,550,029 confirmed COVID-19 infections, with 173,306 deaths.

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Freeport Junior Junkanoo Parade suspended

THE 19th Annual City of Freeport Junior Junkanoo Parade has been suspended due to the unfavourable weather forecast for Grand Bahama on Saturday.

St Ambrose celebrates 20 years in 2020

Under the theme of “Celebrating the Past – Empowered for the Future”, members of the St Ambrose Anglican Church will observe 20 years of ministry this evening in a service of thanksgiving.

Root of problem must be tackled

In response to MP Richard Lightbourn’s suggestion to the nation’s problem that is a result of irresponsible sexual behaviour or habits. To enact legal rights for tubal ligation for a single woman with two children, not to allow her to have any more children.

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Referendum 'a payback' to webshops for services

THE referendum to legalise the “numbers industry” in the Bahamas is no more than a bid to pay back webshop chiefs for their services to the government, DNA officials alleged yesterday.

20% energy savings a 'breath of fresh air'

A BAHAMIAN green technology provider said yesterday that UV light for air cooling systems could not only improve indoor air quality but ultimately generate energy cost savings of up to 20 per cent.

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Atlantis 'refreshing' for 24% repeat ratio

Atlantis needs to reward its 20-24 per cent repeat visitor ratio with product that is continually refreshed, the resort’s top executive disclosing it was investing $25 million to upgrade The Cove and Royal Towers.

Cable 'geared up' on number portability

CABLE Bahamas says it is “geared up” and “ready to go” once number portability comes into effect next month, describing its 20 per cent fixed-line market penetration over two years as “pretty phenomenal”.

Tourism in best physical condition for ‘20 years’

The Bahamian hotel industry is enjoying a “strong” summer season, the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday suggesting the industry was preparing for perhaps its “best physical product in 20 years”.

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SAC storm back to win championship

ONE week after relinquishing their Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools track and field title to the Queen’s College Comets, the St Augustine’s College regained their winning formula as they dominated the BTC/ScotiaBank National Track and Field Championships.

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Bahamas and all IFCs to feel tax compliance pinch

An attorney writes that this nation is being pushed to implement a 'low tax' regime

The past decade has witnesses an historically significant increase in international tax compliance measures.

Junior Baseball League of Nassau: Playoffs shift into high gear

PLAYOFF action got underway this week in a series of 3 vs 2 Elimination Games, according to Jeff Albury, commissioner of the Junior Baseball League of Nassau.

Sandals invites expert to give men advice on cancer

SANDALS Royal Bahamian invited Bahamian oncologist Dr Theodore Turnquest to give its male staff a huge dose of men’s health information last week.

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Man accused of sex attack on girl aged 16

A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of sexually assaulting a minor who was more than 20 years his junior.