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'VAT holiday? Who's buying uniform for virtual school?'
Retailers are not enthused about the back to school value added tax (VAT) holiday set to run from August 31 to September 20.
Water & Sewerage loses court ruling on ‘double dipping’
A Supreme Court judge has ruled against the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s practice of docking the salaries of union members in a bid to end “double-dipping” in relation to sickness and maternity benefit claims, ordering that the corporation reimburse and/or refund all monies taken from union members as a result of the “ultra vires” exercise.
Ayton dominates in playoff debut
DEANDRE Ayton and the Phoenix Suns made a dynamic return to the NBA playoffs and dominated en route to the franchise’s first postseason win since 2011.
'The Promise' prevails
A matchup between two of the top big men in all of NCAA Division I basketball - Arizona’s DeAndre Ayton and UNLV’s Brand McCoy produced in an overtime thriller.In the end, Ayton and the Wildcats scored a 91-88 win over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Saturda
VAT lift on power bill ‘insignificant’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the government’s amendment to the Value Added Tax Bill to increase the VAT-free ceiling on Bahamas Power and Light bills from $300 to $400 is “insignificant”.
Cybots stop Regulators 93-83 to take 1-0 lead
The Mail Boat Cybots survived a tough battle with Mr Ship It Freight Regulators to secure a 93-83 victory for a 1-0 lead in the New Providence Basketball Association men’s division one championship series.
New faces join ranks of public servants after vote
THE official results are in for the local government elections on Grand Bahama and several newcomers were elected to represent and serve their communities. In the City of Freeport District, six of the nine councillors are newcomers to local government.
What drives the price of bitcoin?
ActivTrades
Traders of bitcoin are used to sharp price action, such as the one experienced during the first weekend of December, when the digital currency lost around 20 percent of its value.
Mingoes hold off fightback
The University of the Bahamas Mingoes led the Leno Regulators by as much as 28 points, but in the fourth quarter of their New Providence Basketball Association’s division one match-up on Friday night, UB almost let the Regulators back in the game.
Andy Knowles narrowly misses Masters short course 400m world record
ANDY Knowles attempted the Short Course metres world record in Masters swimming for his age group in late December last year.
‘Tax free zone’ urged for Joaquin-hit islands
The Government was yesterday urged to designate the storm-ravaged southeastern Bahamas as a ‘tax-free zone’ to give the area’s island economies a “shot in the arm”.
20th Basketball Smiles summer tournament underway
THE 20th edition of Basketball Smiles is currently underway at Anatol Rodgers Gymnasium. The summer basketball tournament got started on Monday and will wrap up on Friday. The girls’ segment of the camp is hosted 9am to 1pm with the boys’ segment i
30 more Haitians apprehended
IMMIGRATION officials say they apprehended 30 Haitians near The Hole in the Wall, Abaco yesterday, bringing the number of suspected illegal immigrants detained within 24 hours to nearly 200.
Nurse Ruth Bastian first in The Bahamas to receive vaccine, PM also vaccinated
RUTH Bastian, a public health nurse since 1975, was the first person in the country to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday morning.
Rookie Adam Johnson continues to post standout numbers
ADAM Johnson is continuing to post standout numbers in his rookie season of professional basketball.
Atheist Nation
It’s really sad that the Christian community has nothing better to do but to suggest who is or is not an atheist.
Axemen win two straight
EUGENE McMinns had another efficient all-around game and helped the Acadia Axemen to their second straight win and fourth in their last five games.The Axemen improved to 4-2 and swept the season series with a 27-24 come from behind win over Bishop’s
Secretary should not be signing
IS there no one in the Office of the Prime Minister or the Attorney General’s Office who can advise that the Cabinet Secretary has no signing authority on behalf of Government and all documents - MOU’s - Heads of Agreement she may sign are worthless as are all those in the past from Kerzner forward.
Bahama Brass Band releases historic 12th album
Embraces praise and worship music
Music is said to be the universal language and feature of the human experience. It transcends the barriers of language and creed. It is with this in mind that the famous Bahama Brass Band celebrates an historic accomplishment this year for the brass
Caretaker sexually assaulted in housebreaking
AN elderly woman’s 60-year-old caretaker was sexually assaulted during a San Souci housebreaking Thursday afternoon, police said.
