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FIBA Centrobasket: Team Bahamas in win column

After improving in each of their first three games played, the Bahamas junior boys’ team finally got in the win column at the FIBA Under-15 Centrobasket Championships.

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‘Buddy’ headlines training camp for Sr Men’s National Team

MIAMI, Florida — The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team is back on the path toward FIBA World Cup 2023 qualification and that journey began in earnest this week with an offsite training camp.

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Super Value to ‘duck’ energy hike via solar

Super Value’s president yesterday said it plans to “duck” any long-term impact from higher Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) prices through the installation of solar power across its business beginning on August 2.

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‘Coach Yo’ named to men’s national team coaching staff

YOLETT McPhee-McCuin continues to make history in the coaching ranks and achieved another milestone on her résumé when she became the first woman to join the coaching staff of a Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team.

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AG unveils ambition for ‘near shore Delaware’

Insolvency practitioners yesterday said the Attorney General’s ambition for The Bahamas to become “the near shore Delaware of corporate structuring” was both “achievable” and “appropriate” if the correct reforms are made.

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Capital backs Bahamas: ‘Get past’ 7.2m record

The Bahamas was yesterday urged to quickly “get past” pre-COVID’s record 7.2m visitor arrivals after this nation ranked among the top Caribbean destinations which tourism investment capital is most bullish on.

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Electricity cost rise ‘pretty dangerous’ for economy

Bahamian businesses yesterday warned any increase in electricity costs will be “pretty dangerous” for an economy still recovering from COVID-19’s devastation, although some said spiking global oil prices make such a hike “inevitable”.

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One-third of dormant taxi plates ‘rescued’

One-third of the 90 dormant taxi plate holders have paid-off arrears owed to the Government within 48 hours of being warned they would otherwise lose these assets.

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FIBA Centrobasket: Bahamas gets 79-59 win over Turks and Caicos Islands

After a trio of lopsided losses to open the tournament, Team Bahamas responded with a pair of wins to conclude the group stage at the FIBA Under-15 Centrobasket Championships for boys. Team Bahamas defeated The Turks and Caicos Islands 79-59 yesterday at the Fernando ‘Rube’ Hernandez Coliseo in Gurabo, Puerto Rico.

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Cooking gas suppliers in 68% increase plea

Stressed dealers are pleading with the government for a 68 percent increase in the price of cooking gas to secure the industry’s survival in an “horrendous” climate where some are losing up to $500,000 per year.

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Gov’t ‘adds insult to injury’ with medical VAT reforms

Health insurers have yet to meet the Prime Minister over VAT reforms that threaten to increase medical bills and healthcare costs, with the Government yesterday accused of “adding insult to injury” for thousands of Bahamians.

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Realtor enjoys 25% Freeport sales rise

A prominent Bahamian realtor says sales activity in Freeport has increased by 25 percent over the past year as its economic revival ramps up, adding that the city’s “time has come”.

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New York makes 13 3-pointers in win over Jones and Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Stefanie Dolson scored 16 points, including one of New York’s 13 3-pointers with 1:29 left, and Sabrina Ionescu had 11 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to help the Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 81-77 last night.

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Capital Group gives $50k to youth education

TO celebrate its fifth year in business, IX Capital donated $50,000 for youth education in Financial Services.

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Man shot dead at East Street plaza

A MAN was fatally shot on Friday at an East Street plaza as he was in the process of collecting someone.

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EDITORIAL: Tax for bread but not for yachts?

THIS one is going to be a little hard to justify for the administration.

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Gov’t drafting carbon credit exchange law

The Government is developing legislation to establish a carbon credit exchange in The Bahamas to further boost its ambitions to make this nation “a global centre” for the emerging industry.

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Pompey Square hosts Regional HIV Testing Day

BAHAMIANS from all walks of life gathered in Pompey Square for Regional HIV Testing Day (RTD) on Friday.

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Real estate transition boost on VAT savings

Parties to real estate deals that are in process could enjoy tax savings worth five-figure sums if they close - and bring their documents forward for stamping - on or after July 1, it was revealed yesterday.

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'TREASURE SHARE MUST FAVOUR US': Govt seeks to secure ‘majority’ of riches found by explorers

A multi-million underwater explorer yesterday said it will cease treasure salvaging in Bahamian waters immediately if the Government's plans to take a "majority" share of the financial rewards prove unworkable.

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