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Satellite Bahamas Blasted For Signal Piracy

DIRECTV has provided overwhelming evidence indicating that Satellite Bahamas pirated its programming and equipment to service over 5,800 local accounts.

Close Scrap Metal Yards To Stop Copper Theft

After copper thieves ravaged his concrete pump truck, a business owner is urging government to close scrap metal yards until they can be regulated.

Disappointment Over Contractor’s Course Turnout

The Bahamian Contractors Association’s president said that though the response was not poor, he was disappointed more industry participants had not taken advantage of the recent contractor’s certification course.

Public Petition Fights Air Tax

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An internet petition which aims to collect 1,000 signatures is urging Prime Minister Perry Christie to repeal the new processing fee for general aviation or face ‘devastating’ effects on the country’s tourism sector.

Aviation Tax Increases Are ‘Absolute Insanity’

“Serious concerns” have been raised over the increased Customs fees/taxes levied on the aviation industry and government has been called on to “urgently” revisit its policy.

Airlines Threaten Cut Backs Over Tax Hike

Airlines representing 90% of US airlift into the Bahamas have warned they may cut their services due to the Budget’s tax increases.