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Talk of VAT started under PLP during buoyant economy

THE mess to which Mr Bradley Roberts referred as the reason for the PLP’s introduction of VAT into The Bahamas began in earnest under the PLP’s watch between fiscal 2002/3 and 2006/7.

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Doctor: Shanty towns are a danger to everyone

NOTED physician Harold Munnings said the country’s shanty towns present “a danger to everyone” as the conditions as outlined in the government’s recent report are ripe for the spread of disease.

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Jones posts double double in Colonials uniform

THE long-awaited debut for Jonquel Jones and the George Washington Women’s Basketball Programme was better than advertised as she helped lead the team to a rout in her first game in a Colonials uniform.

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TOUGH CALL: A comprehensive Environmental Management Act

IN AN obvious attempt to soothe public anger over the Rubis fuel leak disaster in Marathon, Environment Minister Ken Dorsett recently unveiled draft legislation “for the establishment of the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection”, saying the law would be brought to Parliament in October.

Jones and Higgs join in Hurricane Dorian relief recovery effort

A PAIR of University of Texas Longhorns student athletes led their respective programme’s Hurricane Dorian relief recovery initiatives. In an effort to provide aid and supplies to local victims of Hurricane Dorian, Texas Athletics partnered with the

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DeAndre Ayton named to MaxPreps All-American First-Team

HE MISSED much of the season due to a lingering foot injury but it didn’t slow down Bahamian centre DeAndre Ayton from being recognised as one of the top sophomores in America.

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Jones and Hornets end Summer League with 2-3 win-loss record

KAI Jones and the Charlotte Hornets concluded the NBA2K23 Las Vegas Summer League with a 2-3 win-loss record.

Nassau/PI hotels suffer 90% room revenue decline

Nassau/Paradise Island hotels suffered a 90 percent year-over-year decline in January room revenues to highlight just how slow the initial post-COVID rebound actually was.

Auto dealers: Numerous VAT questions unanswered

BAHAMIAN auto dealers are still pushing for 11th hour Value-Added Tax (VAT) concessions, with the sector still raising numerous unresolved issues just two weeks prior to implementation.

Service and conduct awards

NEARLY 100 law enforcement officers were awarded medals yesterday for having long service and being in good conduct within the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. The ceremony, held at Government House, recognised and honoured some 85 corre

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Majority of 52 week programme workers placed in private sector

Two thirds of the remaining unposted 52 week programme workers in the public service have been successfully placed in the private sector while the remainder are undergoing training.

Murder count close to tally at same point last year

TWELVE murders in the past 12 days brought the country’s murder count to 81 for the year, not far behind last year’s count of 85 by this same time, last year.

Briland hotelier: ‘Will bubble pop?’

A prominent Briland hotelier yesterday said tourism operators “don’t know whether a bubble is going to pop” with resorts continuing to enjoy “unheard of” bookings for the summer months.

Bahamians clash in NCAA Division 1

Monday night presented an early season matchup between a pair of Bahamians in men’s NCAA Division I basketball and the Legends Classic Austin Regional Round.

Aliv ‘credibility’ boost as roll-out targets hit

The Bahamas’ second mobile operator yesterday received a “credibility” boost from regulators confirming it had met its first network roll-out targets, and disclosed it was ahead of schedule in bring service to Abaco, Grand Bahama and Eleuthera.

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Strachan pleased with performance

AFTER watching his sister Kamera Strachan produce a record-breaking performance at the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend, Bahamas men’s national javelin record holder Keyshawn Strachan said he was surprised to learn that he was on the watch list for the NCAA.

NCAA Div 2: Bahamian players on streaks

SEVERAL Bahamian basketball players at the NCAA Division II level took respective win streaks into a brief winter break.

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Sexual assaults the most reported criminal activity on cruise ships making calls to the United States

ALLEGATIONS of sexual assault remain the most reported criminal activity on board cruise ships making calls to the United States, according to year-end statistics.

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NPBA: UB Mingoes defeat Stingers 92-86

THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes lost to the PJ Stingers early in the season and they weren’t going to let that happen again.

Giants a series win away from 3-peat

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net The Commonwealth Bank Giants are now just one series win away from three-peating as the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) champions. At DW Davis gym Monday night, the Giants retur