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'Resounding no' to Business Licence filing extension call

The Government was yesterday said to have rejected calls to extend the Business Licence filing deadline despite multiple companies complaining they were unable to access its online tax payment portal.

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Speed Week 'absolutely a great event'

MICKEL Willms and his black Maserati 200S was the envy of the fleet and the awe of the viewing public at the third annual Bahamas Speed Week Revival.

Air charter firms see 80% fall-off

Domestic travel has yet to produce a significant rebound for Bahamian airlines and charter operators, with some suffering an 80 percent drop-off despite the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Lori Roach, director of Golden Wings Charter, told

FNM risks upsetting the church

FNM risks upsetting the church EDITOR, The Tribune. The Free National Movement (FNM) has stirred up a hornet's nest by holding its forum on a Sunday in Grand Bahama at the Grand Lucayan Resort. The event, dubbed "Take 5" was held on January 15. At this

Businesses warned over VAT 'excuses'

By NEIL HARTNELL

Small businesses urged: Delay lay-offs to October

Small businesses were yesterday urged to delay lay-offs until October, a sector consultant revealing over one-third of his clients are eyeing immediate cutbacks amid VAT-related “panic”.Mark A Turnquest told Tribune Business that while start-ups need

Boxers have golden opportunity to prepare for 'Road to London'

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net COACH Andre Seymour says local boxers Valentino Knowles and Carl Hield have a golden opportunity to continue their preparation for the "Road to London" when they travel to Cardiff, Wales, th

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A charge to keep

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” (Matt 28:19)

Sunday Service, Lost Keys and the Blame Game

Sunday service is usually my weekend’s highlight. I’m prepped for “Warfare, Worship and a Word” that I can meditate on for the coming week. This Sunday, the stage was set – prayers had been prayed, songs had been sung and the Man of God was just as a

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Oneil Williams 'sets his legs' on half, full marathon

WHILE he has abandoned his plans to continue to run the distance races on the track because of a lack of support, Oneil Williams has now set his sights on competing in the half and full marathon.On his return from a three-month training session in Ke

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McAlpine calls on Minnis to explain his telephone call with Symonette

PINERIDGE MP Frederick McAlpine yesterday called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to account for his personal phone call with former Cabinet Minister Brent Symonette regarding the government leasing a portion of Town Centre Mall, insisting the matt

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DJ OF THE WEEK: Xtra Large

WITH MUCH respect to his country, DJ Xtra Large said he rates every Bahamian deejay, simply because each deejay is unique.

We must not try to fool God

I MUST admit that I like to attend political rallies, and it's mainly because I love politics. The occasion is also used to socialise with friends as well as to be informed first hand of what is being promised by candidates "if elected." When I can't attend, I watch on television.

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Despite rain, Stingrays clobber Spanish Wells 11-1

The Bahamas Softball Federation’s Austin Knowles National High School Softball Tournament got started last night at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex with the CV Bethel Stingrays overcoming the rain to clobber Spanish Wells 11-1 in the girls’ opener.

Cuban-American in emotional return to family home

By LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- HAVANA (AP) -- For months, Cecilia Damau's mother refused to discuss her daughter's trip to Cuba for Pope Benedict XVI's visit. Then four days before Damau left, her mother made one request: "I would lo

Cuban-American in emotional return to family home

By LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- HAVANA (AP) -- For months, Cecilia Damau's mother refused to discuss her daughter's trip to Cuba for Pope Benedict XVI's visit. Then four days before Damau left, her mother made one request: "I would lo

Astonished by Greenslade response

I was very astonished as I heard the response given by Ellison Greenslade to some of the criticisms levied at himself and the police force in recent days.

Lawsuit threat to $5.5bn oil refinery

THE $5.5 billion Oban Energies oil refinery project was last night threatened with legal action, with the controversy involving its principals described as a “wake-up call” for the Prime Minister.Fred Smith QC, the Freeport-based attorney, told Tribu

DAY-LONG POWER CUT LEAVES BUSINESSES FUMING

By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net BUSINESS owners were angry when power loss lasting for nearly 24 hours forced them to close their businesses for the day. Electricity has been out in the Blue Hill Road and Cumberland Street areas since 6pm Monday, a

DAY-LONG POWER CUT LEAVES BUSINESSES FUMING

By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net BUSINESS owners were angry when power loss lasting for nearly 24 hours forced them to close their businesses for the day. Electricity has been out in the Blue Hill Road and Cumberland Street areas since 6pm Monday, a