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Insurer uproar on Gov'ts 50% investment 'dictate'

Bahamian insurers yesterday blasted the Davis administration for seeking to "dictate" their investment strategy by mandating that a "minimum" 50 percent of their total portfolio be held in government securities.

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PM highlights incentives for corporate tax

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis highlighted incentives for The Bahamas to introduce a corporate income tax yesterday, noting that multinational companies could face a “top-up tax” in their base country if The Bahamas does not conform with the global minimum tax push.

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BBF announces coaching committee, application process

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) announced their coaching selection committee during yesterday’s press conference at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

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BTC donates $5,000 to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre Push-a-Thon

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd (BTC) donated $5,000 to the 12th edition of the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre’s (SRC) 2023 Push-A-Thon.

PM: We might as well get 15% corporate tax revenue

The Prime Minister yesterday extended the corporate income tax consultation period by almost two months to end-August 2023 as he reassured that the Government has not decided upon "any particular policy action".

Corporate tax certainty 'vital' to Freeport future

Grand Bahama's Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said it was "vital" to business certainty and investor confidence that Freeport gain clarity on whether, and how, corporate tax will be implemented in the Port area.

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Man shot by police after car chase

A 25-year-old man from Meadows Drive is in hospital after being shot by police yesterday.

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TUC head says they will fight to make Employment Act more worker-friendly

AS Labour Day nears, some union leaders have pledged to fight for amendments that make the Employment Act more worker-friendly.

Town Planning rejected Lyford Cay condo advice

Lyford Cay residents will today bid to block a controversial condo project, which speculation previously linked to FTX, after planning authorities approved the doubling of its height beyond that recommended by their technical advisers.

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Two dozen undocumented Chinese migrants apprehended

AUTHORITIES apprehended 24 undocumented Chinese immigrants in separate incidents in Grand Bahama and Bimini on Monday.

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‘We want to make sure we have the best team’ for CAC

With the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games all set for June 23 to July 8 in San Salvador, El Salvador, the Bahamas Olympic Committee is still looking at putting together the pieces for Team Bahamas’ participation.

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Chance to win $100 by drawing your favourite pet

Young artists have the chance to win up to $100 by drawing their favourite pet.

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Book warns of dire sea level changes for The Bahamas

A NEW book warns that The Bahamas faces greater risks from climate change than almost any other country.

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Relatives increase efforts to find missing 20-year-old Kyle Carey

RELATIVES of a missing 20-year-old man are increasing their search efforts and remain hopeful for his return.

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MARCO alert creates buzz and criticism of system

THE senior police officer responsible for the MARCO alert system said the alerts would have a link showing a picture of the missing person in the future.

Corporate tax 'driven' by revenue demands

The Government's corporate income tax proposal is "driven" by the need to increase revenues and could "be a gateway" to further progressive reforms that ultimately include a personal income tax, a governance reformer said yesterday.

Silver Airways adds two routes to Family Islands

A US airline has added two non-stop routes to the Family Islands from Orlando this past weekend.

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Craig Flowers and FML face winding-up petition

FML's ex-chief operating officer has filed a Supreme Court petition to have the web shop chain wound-up as his five-year legal battle with Craig Flowers escalates into a new phase.

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Court of Appeal stays Gibson corruption trial

THE Court of Appeal stayed Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial yesterday pending the outcome of his appeal of a ruling from Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson.