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Architects: ‘Free us from building control bondage’

Architects yesterday urged the government to “free us from the bondage of building control”, warning it was “missing out on” up to 80-90 percent of VAT due on professional fees.

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Bobcats storm to Bahamas Bowl victory

The Ohio Bobcats had one of the top-ranked rushing attacks in all of college football this season and that ground game led them to the 2017 Bahamas Bowl title.

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Bastian, Williams inducted into Benedict Hall of Fame

Having persevered in almost similar fashion from humble beginnings, Bahamian triple sporting star Melinda Bastian and multiple distance running national record holder O’Neil Williams emerged as two of the top student-athletes ever produced at Benedict College.

GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access

GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net LESS than 60 per cent of Bahamian homes have Internet access, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive has said

GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access

GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net LESS than 60 per cent of Bahamian homes have Internet access, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive has said

WORLD VIEW: Blatant, patent and flagrant - the double standards in the OAS

DOUBLE standards have become the new system in the Organization of American States (OAS). This unwholesome development does not portend well for the future of the Organization which is increasingly becoming a rubber stamp for the will of a few governments. It also creates a huge cloud over the bilateral relations of nations within the hemisphere.

Fortify coast for economic growth

The Bahamas’ growth and economic diversification “depend” on fortifying its coast against natural threats, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) noting that 60 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) is generated by these areas.

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Close finishes and blowouts in BGDBA

THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued play over the weekend with close finishes and blowouts at the DW Davis Gymnasium.

Surplus banking liquidity at $1.6bn

Excess liquidity in the Bahamian commercial banking system increased by $271.3 million in the year to end-July 2016, with the new $1.586 billion high illustrating the continuing difficulties in finding suitable borrowers.

Roberts and the Bible

In The Nassau Guardian, published January 21, PLP Chair Bradley Roberts, in taking potshots at PLP defectors Renward Wells and Dr Andre Rollins, referenced the New Testament account of Jesus, His disciples and His betrayal for silver.

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NPBA takes break until month end

AFTER playing its doubleheader over the weekend, the New Providence Basketball Association will now take a break until the end of the month.

‘More than 37,000 Bahamians’ are living with diabetes

GIVEN the overwhelming number of diabetes cases in the Bahamas, the ACE Diabetes Support Group reaffirmed its commitment this year to continuously bring awareness and educate people on how the disease can be prevented and managed so that little to no complications occur.

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Despite virus, Coleby and Japanese B-League resume play last weekend

DESPITE concerns expressed by several stakeholders affiliated with the Japanese B-League, Kadeem Coleby and the remainder of the league resumed play last weekend as the coronavirus COVID 19 outbreak continues.

BPL studying 19 bids from power generators

NINETEEN firms have submitted bids to provide 80 megawatts of power to Bahamas Power & Light (BPL).

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Seven players share lead in Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic

MAJOR winners Paula Creamer and Catriona Matthew were among seven players sharing the lead at five-under-par 68 on Thursday after the first round of the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic.

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Cybots are number one

Once again, Brian “Tucker” Bain came through with the clutch pair of free throws down the stretch as the Mail Boat Cybots held off the Commonwealth Bank Giants 101-99 at the AF Adderley Gym Thursday night to secure their second New Providence Basketball Association championship title, adding to their first crown in 2009.

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Bahamas falls to Argentina

The Bahamas men’s national basketball team didn’t have any answers for Argentina as they pulled away in the second half for a 95-77 win for their second consecutive loss in five days in the FIBA Americas 2023 World Cup Qualifier.

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Rockets are NPBA Division 1 champions

THE Discount Distributors Rockets celebrated with a three-game sweep of the New Providence Basketball Association men’s division one championship series, dethroning the Commonwealth Bank Giants.

$2.5m impact blunts Bahamas First profit

Bahamas First Holdings yesterday said it shrugged off a collective $2.5 million ‘hit’ from Hurricane Sandy and various investment/commission decreases to hit “90 per cent” of its 2012 comprehensive income target.

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Locals take on "Nature Walk" for diabetes cause

SOME walked, while others chose to jog or cycle through acres of Bahamian Coppice during the ACE Diabetes Nature Walk, Saturday.
Participants followed Terry Miller, president of the Bahamas Association for Social Health (BASH), through the trails, while taking note of the natural vegetation and wildlife.