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LocalMarch 5, 2019 at 3:40 am Ginelle Longley

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Ministry of Health addresses mental illnesses due to gaming addiction

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Health is doing its part to assist those suffering from mental illnesses as a result of gaming addiction. This revelation coming on Monday from Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands. “Gaming is here to stay, at least for the time being in The Bahamas,” the minister said. “We have […]

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March 5, 2019 at 3:40 am | Ginelle Longley

LocalFebruary 22, 2019 at 4:10 am Theo Sealy

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BGOA takes responsible gaming campaign to GB

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA – The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA) made its way to Grand Bahama on Thursday as it continues to roll out its aggressive public awareness campaign to promote responsible gaming habits. The executive arm of BGOA is on Grand Bahama for a one-night symposium to be held on Friday. Grand Bahama is […]

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February 22, 2019 at 4:10 am | Theo Sealy

LocalFebruary 19, 2019 at 4:20 am Theo Sealy

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BGOA president wants Bowe to retract statements

But Bowe says Major misinterpreted his comments NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Gaming Operator’s Association (BGOA) has taken grave exception to statements made by the Chairman of the Clearing Banks Association (CBA), which suggest that the local gaming industry is a conduit for money laundering. Gershon Major, President, BGOA, via a press statement issued […]

But Bowe says Major misinterpreted his comments NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Gaming Operator’s Association (BGOA) has taken grave... read more »

February 19, 2019 at 4:20 am | Theo Sealy

LocalFebruary 15, 2019 at 4:25 am admin

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Sears gives govt. advice to address EU’s listing of The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After the Bahamas was listed earlier this week by the European Union College of Commissioners as a high-risk country for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) deficiencies, a former attorney general on Thursday cautioned the government against rushing off to the EU’s headquarters in Brussels to make any ‘ill-considered appeasements and […]

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February 15, 2019 at 4:25 am | admin

LocalFebruary 14, 2019 at 4:15 am admin

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Government reaches agreement with gaming operators

Major says govt must take a deeper look at its national tax regime NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After months of negotiations, the government has finally reached an agreement with gaming operators to increase taxes on the gaming industry and collect the payment of back taxes. A statement issued Wednesday from the Office of the Prime […]

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February 14, 2019 at 4:15 am | admin