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Death or life imprisonment sentence in five days' time

DEATH or life imprisonment for three men convicted of a policeman’s murder will be decided by Justice Roy Jones in five days time.

Retailer: reforms could boost economy 'ten-fold'

The Bahamas could become “the shopping mecca of the Caribbean” and boost the economy “ten-fold” if it was easier for retailers to do business, with one proprietor yesterday warning that Value-Added Tax (VAT) was likely to cause job losses.

Bahamian retailers set to create 'Federation'

Bahamian retailers will meet tomorrow to further their bid to create an industry Federation, with sector players warning it would be “catastrophic” not to warn the Government about Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) likely impact.

'We can't tax our way out'

The Tax Coalition’s co-chair yesterday reiterated that the Bahamas “cannot tax our way out of” the current fiscal crisis, as he urged this nation to avoid the “disturbing” example set by Barbados.

‘Sarah’s Wedding’ proves to be a smash hit

DURING the long days and nights of casting and preparing for the premiere of “Sarah’s Wedding”, the producers and writers of the romantic comedy play always imagined it would be a great success, but reality surpassed even their wildest dreams last weekend.

Meet the 41 Bahamas Cultural Warriors

DURING this year’s 41st Independence anniversary celebrations, under the theme “Celebrating our Culture: A Commitment to peace,” the Bahamas will start the process of formally recognising those citizens who have dedicated their lives to cultural development.

Coalition co-chief praises 'awesome macro' VAT reforms

A Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday praised the Government for a seemingly “awesome” job with its ‘big picture’ Value-Added Tax (VAT) adjustments, and eliminating the “nightmare” of intra-group reporting.

Individual Stats (Top 50)

1 Mike Russell Sands Bullets M 9 11 70 16 14 16 54.5 11 95 13 3 120.5 2 Harry Brown Coins A M 14 10 72 15 12 19 45.5 15 0 9 0 120.5 3 Christian Knowles Sigma Shots M 13 13 65 16 13 17 47 12 152 6 0 117.5 4 Sky Bain Back Yard Destroyers

NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS: Chiefs to pile on misery for pensioner Peyton

EASY people it’s not how you start it’s how you finish.

TOUGH CALL: Why Bahamian beaches are safe from the excavators

EVERY now and then we work ourselves into a frenzy based largely on hearsay and conspiracy theories. Eventually the controversy du jour settles down and is forgotten - until the next time.

FACE TO FACE: And the award goes to . . me!

DECEMBER got off to an amazing start for me. I had an unexpected surprise that has really inspired me to press on with my personal mission of “Getting Good News in the News”. I was chosen as the “Media Advocate of the Year” and received an Icon Award during celebrations for Disability Awareness Week.

Deltec’s ‘secret’ $2bn credit line for FTX ally

A BAHAMIAN bank has been accused of aiding FTX by allegedly “sidestepping” this country’s banking laws, helping to “siphon off” customer funds and providing an up to $2bn “secret” credit line.

Sports in brief

THE Pressure Hot Batters defeated the Police Crime Stoppers 11-9 in seven innings on Saturday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Exuma Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series. The Hot Ballers won game one 6-5 on Thursday.

Naughty’s NFL Guide AFC

THE AFC East and West divisions are very similar, with some pretenders becoming contenders and those who are used to being leaders becoming bottom feeders.

Designing a national health care initiative for Bahamians

Dr Robin Roberts continues his examination of the complex and emotive issues surrounding the impending introduction of a National Health Insurance scheme. In the second part of a series this week he looks at which system might suit The Bahamas best against the background of political, economic and cultural realities.

Getting older younger

Dedicated to Rena Sands Roberts and Alvina Butler Taylor “A man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Dr Myles Munroe I was born and raised in the United States. I’m not officially a citizen of the Bahama

CH Reeves Raptors are GSSSA track and field champions

The CH Reeves Raptors, completing a dominant performance in winning three of the four 4 x 400 metre relays yesterday at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, collected their 25th Government Secondary Schools Sports Association track and field championship title.

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