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Wells insists Post Office is in the right place

TRANSPORT Minister Renward Wells fiercely defended the Minnis administration’s decision to lease the Town Centre Mall to house the General Post Office yesterday, insisting the government hid no element of the deal.And despite calls for the lease agre

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AML chair rejects 'blew it' claim on City Markets

AML Foods' chairman has rejected assertions that the BISX-listed food retail group "blew it" in its attempt to acquire City Markets' remaining New Providence stores, telling Tribune Business yesterday it had "not been formally told" its offer was rejected.

Manufacturers uncertain over VAT's impact

BAHAMIAN manufacturers yesterday said they were uncertain about what the implementation of a Value Added Tax (VAT) system would mean for the ssector, telling Tribune Business it still needed protection.

STRAW VENDORS SEE '200% SALES RISE' ON WHARF

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors said yesterday that their greater visibility along Prince George Wharf has increased sales volumes, with one vendor telling Tribune Business business was "200 per cent

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Slatter, Lockhart Bowling champs

FOR the third consecutive year, David ‘Mr Consistency’ Slatter emerged as the male champion of the Mario’s Bowling Championships that wrapped up on Sunday at Mario’s Bowling & Entertainment Center. There was a new champion crowned on the women’s side as Joy Lockhart took the title.

Software developer: Tax woe drove us to Cayman

A Bahamian software developer yesterday revealed he was forced to domicile in the Cayman Islands to prevent VAT and Business License fees “killing” his competitiveness.Bruce Raine, International Private Banking Systems (IPBS) principal, told Tribune

Change with the world and 'never surrender'

These days, business seems battered from all sides. If it is not the recession, then it’s government dreaming up new rules with which we shall comply.

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Reed, Woodland tied atop leaderboard

Gary Woodland and Patrick Reed took a two-stroke lead over the field and are tied atop the leaderboard following day one of the Hero World Challenge.Both shot an opening round -6 (66) at the Albany golf course yesterday.The reigning US Open champion,

Fishermen fear 40% crawfish price slump

Crawfish fishermen may suffer at least a 40 percent year-over-year decline in prices for their catch compared to last season’s peak, it was revealed yesterday. Paul Mailis, director of the National Fisheries Association of The Bahamas, told Tribune

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Waltiea Rolle: It's just good to be home

SINCE getting drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball Association, Waltiea Rolle said she has been on such a whirlwind spin that she had to take some time off to relax with her family.

South Ocean resident 'won't rest' until access answers

A South Ocean Village resident yesterday pledged he “will not rest” until the resort explains why it has seemingly barred himself and other homeowners from accessing the beach, threatening legal action if the matter is not resolved.

Food retailers fear May sales plunge

Bahamian food retailers yesterday said they fear May sales will drop as temporarily laid-off persons and others run out of savings and other income that has sustained demand to-date. Bradley Rolle, Centreville Food Market’s general manager, told Tri

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Hovland rallies to win from 6 back and deny Morikawa No. 1

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — The 24-year-old rising star put a nice ribbon on a three-win year in golf by posing with Tiger Woods at the trophy presentation Sunday in the Hero World Challenge.

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'We should be proud of our Davis Cup team'

Team captain John Farrington said the public should be proud of the Bahamas men’s team that fell one match shy of advancing out of the American Zone III Davis Cup tie in La Paz, Bolivia, over the weekend.

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'Mighty Mouse' bringshome lightweight title

Paul ‘Mighty Mouse’ Wilson, competing overseas for the second time this year, won the men’s lightweight of the 2017 NPC California State Championships in Culver City, California.It was Wilson’s first appearance in a championship outside of the state

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Dynamic duo to team up in doubles

IT’S going to be a small field, but Larikah Russell said she’s still expecting the Giorgio Baldacci Battle of the Elite Players Tournament to be an exciting one.

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'Q' ready for second Olympic appearance

LONDON, England — She is back for her second stint at the Olympic Games. But Sheniqua ‘Q’ Ferguson admits that she wishes she was at 100 per cent as she pursues a possible sprint double.

Where to put your X

EDITOR, The Tribune. In just a few days we will be heading to the polls to mark our X to the candidate and/or party of our choice. As an independent voter I struggled with whom I would mark my X on election day until a few days ago when I heard Britain

Ex-Grand Lucayan buyer: $200m 'better' in Nassau

The Grand Lucayan’s former purchaser yesterday said he “feels much more comfortable investing” $200m in Nassau than seeking “massive subsidies” to make that deal work.Paul Wynn, the Wynn Group’s chief executive, told Tribune Business that Freeport’s

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No plans to shut down auto business after fire

THE government does not have any current plans to shut down or relocate Strachan’s Auto Repair, press secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday. The blaze on Sunday night when more than 200 cars burned was not the first time a fire has broken out at t