13 July 2017
The Ministry of Finance announced that the government is moving expeditiously to address the country’s fiscal situation which has given rise to a credit rating review exercise and possible downgrade by Moody’s. A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance yesterday outlined the government’s plans to address the fiscal situation. “These steps include the […]
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11 July 2017
As renewed commentary on the sale and eventual ownership of the luxury mega resort Baha Mar was sparked by its original developer Sarkis Izmirlian’s recent request that a moratorium be placed on the sale of the multi-billion dollar development, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said the government is committed to do whatever it can to […]
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11 July 2017
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspects responsible for two separate shooting incidents that left two men detained in hospital on Saturday. In the first incident, shortly after 4 p.m., four men were sitting in a vehicle at the rear of a building on Key West Street, when two men armed with […]
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11 July 2017
Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers conducted a major operation in New Providence last Friday that led to the arrest of nine persons for possession of dangerous drugs. In the first incident, shortly after 6 a.m., DEU officers in operation on Hibiscus Street executed a search warrant on a home where they uncovered just over one […]
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11 July 2017
The Cabinet Office announced that an official funeral will be held for the late Bernard J. Nottage, former minister of national security and Member of Parliament for Bain and Grants Town on Friday, July 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Church. In recognition of Dr. Nottage’s many years of public service in the area […]
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11 July 2017
Top investment agency Moody’s has placed the Baa3 bond and issuer ratings of the government of the Bahamas on review for downgrade. Moody’s, in a recent statement, said the decision to place the ratings on review was prompted by official statements that the Bahamas’ fiscal position was weaker than previously estimated and that the government’s […]
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11 July 2017
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said this year’s independence theme inspires Bahamians to recognize the value of unity and a shared purpose as the country continues to foster the common good. Dr. Minnis’ remarks came during his inaugural independence address as prime minister. The theme for the country’s 44th independence, “Toward the Rising Sun: One […]
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11 July 2017
President of The Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fenander challenged Bahamians to move forward to a place of “one God, one people, one Bahamas” as the country’s journey does not end with the transition of leadership. Bishop Fernander gave the challenge on Sunday during the country’s 44th Independence celebrations on Clifford Park. “I want us […]
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07 July 2017
The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a bi-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires, the links to unsavory characters, the use of the courts for personal agendas, the involvement of a political party, and the attacks on the Government of The […]
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07 July 2017
Suspects in an overnight armed robbery have been captured by police following a high-speed chase on Wednesday. According to police, around 11 a.m. Southwestern Division officers were on patrol when they spotted two men driving on Fire Trail Road in a Nissan Note vehicle, which was stolen during an armed robbery at West Bay Street, […]
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