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JONES AND SUN LOSE TO MYSTICS, 84-76 IN OVERTIME

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun were outscored 17-9 in overtime en route to their second consecutive loss.

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Paul Adderley dead at 84

FORMER Member of Parliament George Smith remembers Paul Adderley, former Attorney General of the Bahamas, as one of the few front line politicians who left an indelible mark on everything he touched.

Nassau hotels eye strong Thanksgiving business

Atlantis executives yesterday said the resort is “slightly ahead” of last year’s Thanksgiving bookings as it gets set to host the sixth installment of the ‘Battle 4 Atlantis’ basketball tournament today.

How my friend helped fulfill a dream for these islands

It is most difficult for me to accept that Sol Kerzner has died at the age of 84. I had the very good fortune of working with Sol from the day he assumed control and management.

Gov’t to phase-out VAT bi-annual filing

The Government is moving to eliminate the bi-annual filing of Value-Added Tax (VAT) returns by year-end, in a bid to boost its cash flow and obtain more consistent returns.

‘No complaints’ on 72% profits decline

Bahamas First’s chief executive was yesterday “not complaining at all” despite a 72 per cent fall in total comprehensive income for 2016, driven by a one-third increase in net claims stemming from Hurricane Matthew.

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One death and 35 cases over holiday

COVID-19 cases have continued to steadily trickle in each day with Ministry of Health officials recording 315 new cases this month.

GIANTS HOLD OFF CARIBS TO CAP OFF A NEAR PERFECT SEASON

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants capped off a near perfect season by holding off The College of the Bahamas Caribs 83-81 at the AF Adderley Gym on Wednesday as the New Providence Basketball Association completed its regular season.

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Bahamas misses over marine genetics share

The Bahamian people are earning nothing from foreign exploitation of this nation's marine genetic resources that has produced over 100 "new natural products", a report has revealed.

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Jones on fire

Jonquel Jones continues to show why many pundits expect her to be one of the top players in the WNBA this season as she led the Connecticut Sun to a 2-0 start.

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Clubs & Societies June 29th, 2023

The Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps (BMCC) has completed another very successful year of activities with a total of 97 cadets completing the programme on four separate islands.

‘Strong bank interest’ sparks hope $150m issue fully subscribed

The Government’s new Treasury Note security will ultimately reduce its debt financing costs, its financial adviser said yesterday, conceding it was “difficult to tell” whether the first $150 million issue will be fully subscribed.

‘Successful start’ but T-Notes miss first $150m target

The Government’s financial advisers believe its new Treasury Note debt security has enjoyed “a successful start”, despite the first-ever offering raising just two-thirds of the $150 million target.

Promotion in the RBDF

Sir, first of all, let me start out by saying that for the past 23 plus years, it was a pleasure for me to serve the government and the people of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

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BPL apologises for blackouts and admits: NOT GOOD ENOUGH

BAHAMAS Power and Light chairman Donovan Moxey has blamed this month’s adverse weather conditions for the power provider’s inability to receive rental generators earlier, which rendered it unable to fulfil electricity demands over the weekend when two of its units went offline.

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Gov’t wage bill’s $68m jump ‘not annual norm’

The Ministry of Finance's top official last night said the $68m year-over-year increase in compensation for government employees during the 2022-2023 fiscal year is "not an annual norm".

Baha Mar’s foreign creditors to get ‘3-4 cents on dollar’ offer

Baha Mar’s remaining foreign creditors will likely receive an offer this week to pay them “three-four cents on the dollar”, the claims committee’s chairman revealed yesterday.

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Freeport airlift problems 'can't hold us over barrel'

A Grand Lucayan board member yesterday called for The Bahamas to create its own airlift for Freeport, adding: “We can’t let anybody hold us over a barrel.”Carey Leonard, pictured, the former Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) in-house attorney, told

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Concerns over oil spill at facility

ENVIRONMENT groups are concerned about the impact an oil spill at Equinor’s facility on Grand Bahama caused by Hurricane Dorian may have on wildlife, ground water and marine protected areas.

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Dance to the Zumba beatInstructors host big fitness party

Created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto Perez in the mid-90s, Zumba is a Latin-American fitness craze that has taken the world by storm.Here in the Bahamas, its popularity soared in the 2000s, with fitness instructors putting their