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Tax Certificate waiver branded ‘total rubbish’

The Government’s ability to award contracts to persons and businesses who cannot prove their tax compliance was yesterday slammed as “absolute rubbish” by governance reform campaigners.

Businessman ‘happy’ with 50% investment rate of return slash

A well-known businessman yesterday said he is “happy” to get half the rate of return on investment he once enjoyed, adding: “We’re in a full-blown depression.”

Rams aim to bring back the glory days in LA

Ricardo Wells looks at a gamble on the NFL’s new bright lights . . .

Sandals ‘acted correctly’ over termination of employees

PETER Goudie, co-chairman of the National Tripartite Council, has defended the way Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort terminated more than 600 employees last month, saying the resort followed the law and acted correctly.

Breaking the ‘Sickle Cycle’

UNDER the theme, “Let’s Break the Sickle Cycle”, the Bahamas Sickle Cell Association (BSCA) will host its third annual fun run/walk on September 10.

‘Team Bahamas has underperformed in Rio’

IT was back in May, more specifically a string of days running from the end of May into the start of June when I first thought to myself that the development of local sports and athletes were suffering as a result of limited funding.

Donald Thomas: ‘I walk away kind of disappointed’

RIO de Janeiro, Brazil — Donald Thomas came into the 2016 Olympic Games with one goal on his mind - to finally win the one medal that has eluded him.

Bishop accuses Sandals of ‘gross injustice’ over jobs

BISHOP Walter Hanchell yesterday slammed Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort for recently making more than 600 employees redundant, accusing the resort of committing a “gross injustice” by using the workers as “pawns” in its feud with the Bahamas Hotel Maintenance and Allied Workers Union.

PM hails financial impact of Carnival on nation

AMID a vibrant expression of Bahamian dance, sound and culture on the Western Esplanade, Prime Minister Perry Christie last night opened the second annual Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.

DPM urges Atlantis: 'Put money where mouth is'

The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday invited Atlantis to “put their money where their mouths are" and team with the Tourism Development Corporation to help drive downtown Nassau's revival.

Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation calls for local groups to be supported first

THE newly formed Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation Ltd believes more local Junkanoo groups should be benefiting and participating in an event in Grand Bahama on Saturday.

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts

IT is an age old quote that has vibrated through history for almost as long as civilisations have been around.

UPDATED: Couple shot dead in their sleep

Two men are being questioned by police after a man and woman were shot dead in their sleep early on Monday morning.

‘One step forward, two back’ before port layoff reversal

GRAND Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said it feels like the island constantly takes “one step forward, two steps back” prior to Freeport Container Port reversing the termination of 20 workers.

Longtime Davis Cupper Marvin Rolle honoured

MARVIN Rolle remembers when he made his debut on the men’s Davis Cup team in 2001 at the tender age of 16. Now, as the elder statesman of over 20 years as a player/captain, he’s being honoured for his longevity.

PLP National General Council accepts recommendation of Kingsley Smith for West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election

The National General Council of the Progressive Liberal Party has accepted the candidates committee recommendation of Kingsley Smith for the upcoming West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election after a raucous meeting.

Team Bahamas wins two silver, two bronze medals

Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago

Team Bahamas competed in their final event yesterday at the Commonwealth Youth Games, amassing four medals in the competition.

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