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VAT 'vital to country's long-term strategy' says financial secretary

THE implementation of VAT is vital to the country’s long term strategy to reduce borrowing levels and prevent the devaluation of the Bahamian dollar, Financial Secretary John Rolle told some 150 managers of the National Insurance Board at a recent meeting.

Former Deputy PM: Appointee is tragic mistake by Minnis

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson said Free National Movement Senator Lanisha Rolle has “no sense,” adding yesterday that her appointment to the Upper Chamber was one of Dr Hubert Minnis’ “tragic mistakes”.

Police Commissioner Rolle to leave office on July 5

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed yesterday that he is demitting office on July 5, after months of speculation on the date.

Rolle: ‘I think the NFL should delay the sport or cancel it this year’

BAHAMIAN Rhodes Scholar, former NFL player, and future neurosurgeon, Myron Rolle offered his unique perspective on the upcoming NFL season.

Waltiea Rolle makes an impact with Seattle Storm

HER Seattle Storm fell short in their push toward the WNBA post season, but before the regular season ended, Waltiea Rolle was able to make an impact with the franchise with increased opportunities on the floor.

Claiming police ‘humiliated’ him taxi driver seeks legal advice

A TAXI driver is seeking legal advice after being “humiliated” by a junior police officer.

Man shot in the shower

A 46-YEAR-OLD father was gunned down in the Sugar Kid Bowe area of Nassau Village just off Sumner Street early yesterday morning. Undressed in his bathroom, he was preparing for work when his assailant opened fire, according to police reports.

Waltiea Rolle second-team All-tournament selection

IN her senior year, Waltiea Rolle looks to continue her most successful statistical season to date with an NCAA tournament run.

Henry Rolle to co-ordinate relay coaching staff

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net WHEN Team Bahamas heads to this year's Olympics, coach Henry Rolle said they are going to make every effort to ensure that all four relay teams are present at the Games in London, England. R

20-year sentence for shooting quashed

THE Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction and 20-year sentence of a man previously found guilty of attempting to murder another man as he and his friends sat in a car outside his residence five years ago.Appellate Justices Jon Isaacs, Roy Jones

Golden Girls' 20th anniversary recognised

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the “Golden Girls” gold-medal-winning performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympics . . .

$3,500 fine for drugs charges

A MAN was ordered to pay $3,500 in fines in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday after pleading guilty to possessing more than 10lbs of Indian hemp.

Tributes to former comptroller

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has offered condolences on the passing of former Comptroller of Customs John Rolle who died yesterday morning.