$7m spent by government so far on hurricane clean-up

WHILE several communities throughout the capital still bear the signs of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew, Labour Minister Shane Gibson, who is responsible for the repair and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the storm, said the government has spent in excess of $7m on cleanup efforts, which have taken place in New Providence, Grand Bahama and Andros.

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Govt collects $852M in VAT in 18 months

From January 2015 to June 2016, the government collected almost a billion dollars in value-added tax (VAT).

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FNM deputy: Public has a right to know on VAT

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday said the Bahamian people have a "right to know" where the money from value added tax is being spent. He criticised the government for continuing to borrow without "reining in" spending.

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Haus of Assembly - Bahamian Footwear Line Brings Fresh Line Approach to Artistry and Culture

Haus of Assembly, HOA takes a modern approach to Bahamian heritage by infusing the color and intricate beauty of The Bahamas Islands into art-like footwear. With its classic espadrille style, Haus of Assembly seeks to create a lifestyle brand focused on accessories and footwear inspired by all aspects of Bahamian culture.

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Harbour Bay Day

Saturday 23rd March 2013  2:00 PM

Harbour Bay Day

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Savings & Fun
Saturday March 23rd

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Specials & Giveaways at these participating stores

Adam & Eve
Lignum Technologies
Sandy's
Starbucks
The Sport Center
Logos Book Store
Dairy Queen
Windermere Day Spa And Salon
The Shoe Village
John Bull
Lowe's Pharmacy LTD
Lorene's
Party Land
Bahamas Vision Centre
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Still no letter of intent from Baha Mar buyer

THE government has still not received a letter of intent from prospective buyer of Baha Mar, Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE), to operate the casino at the $3.5bn West Bay Street development, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday.

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Commentary by Elcott Coleby - This Week in The Bahamas (October 31- November 4, 2016)

The Bahamas Parliament met on Wednesday of this week and as expected Parliamentarians provided updates on the restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Additionally and at long last the Public Accounts Committee tabled its report on the Urban Renewal Small Homes repair program.

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'Deficiencies open Urban Renewalto potential fraud'

A $1 million allocation for an urban agriculture program under the government's Urban Renewal initiative "died on the vine" and was redirected elsewhere, according to testimony provided to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) by Urban Renewal Commission Co-Chair Algernon Allen, who was unable to account for how the funds were redirected.

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RBC Bahamas co-sponsors Sunryse's Shred Day

Sunryse Information Management and RBC Royal Bank are set to host the 9th Annual Shred Day on Thursday, November 10, 2016, beginning at 6 a.m on the Western Esplanade parking lot, Arawak Cay, opposite the Road Traffic Inspection Office.

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Central Bank considers Matthew's impact on economy

The economic outlook in light of Hurricane Matthew is bittersweet: short-term disruptions to businesses, a short-lived impact on the tourism sector, and an uptick in construction activity, according to The Central Bank of The Bahamas' Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) September 2016 report.

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