'Tis The Season For A Sale

The lights are up almost everywhere, sometimes in figures of angels and bells, signaling that Christmas time is almost here. It's been a year filled with surprises and challenges, particularly in the real estate market; you could say we've been in a funk.

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'Total, total upheaval' fears on Stamp Duty

By NEIL HARTNELL

Tribune Business Editor

A former Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president yesterday urged the Government to rapidly clarify the situation surrounding Stamp Duty payable on real estate transactions, warning it would cause "total, total upheaval" if not addressed.

William Wong, of William Wong & Associates, told Tribune Business that the Treasury's seeming increasing use of real property tax valuations/assessments to determine the amount of Stamp Duty due on real estate transactions meant both buyers and sellers "do not know" what they will ultimately have to pay.

"I think it'll kind of put the buyers in an awkward spot," Mr Wong s ...

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A Wong & Son Grocery

• Bay Street
• Nassau
• Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas

A failing nation at 40

Dear Editor,
Since 1967 to 2013, The Bahamas has had three prime ministers who were the chief representatives of the people. And as the nation is about to celebrate its 40 years of independence, I can't help but ask myself: Where has 40...

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A tribute from Baldwin Darling Sr. on the passing of Hubert Wong

My wife and I would like to extend our heartful condolences to Mrs. Wong, their loving children, extended families and friends. We hope that the Lord would continue to bless each of them. When hearing the news that Hubert Wong had gone home to a much better place, my body suddenly became numb, because Wong was like a father to me. While he may never know this, he was just that and a very true friend, because I never had a father to talk to.

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Abaco Photos

• Marsh Harbour
• Marsh Harbour
• Abaco, Bahamas

Academy of Martial Arts

• Madeira St, # 2 Wong's Plaza
• Nassau
• Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas

After The Bell

• Wong's Plaza, Madeira St.
• Nassau
• Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas

BBFF Hands Out Year-end Awards

Grand Bahama completely dominated the awards presentation of the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) this year, taking all but one of the athlete of the year awards.  According to BBFF President Danny Sumner, the feat is unprecedented, showing how far The Bahamas has progressed in the sport.

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BBFF Ratifies 17-Member CAC Team

A relatively young team has been named to represent the country at the highest ranking meet for the sport in this region.

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