02 February 2017
The Court of Appeal has affirmed a Magistrate’s Court conviction and sentence of attorney John Bostwick. Bostwick was convicted last year connection of ammunition found in his bag at the Grand Bahama International Airport and was fined $15,000. The incident, which occurred on May 17, 2014, forced Bostwick to resign as an Opposition senator. During […]
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02 February 2017
The much anticipated Caribbean travel marketplace opened with grand fanfare on Tuesday night at the Grand Ballroom at Atlantis Hotel and Resort. Organized in partnership with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board, Paradise Island Tourism Development Association and The Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association, The Bahamas laid out the […]
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02 February 2017
Marathon Member of Parliament (MP) Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday touted the long awaited Freedom of Information (FOI) bill tabled in the Lower House of Parliament on Wednesday. The Progressive Liberal Party administration has come under much criticism recently for the length of time it took for the legislation to be tabled. The Bill for […]
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02 February 2017
In a heated exchange in the House of Assembly yesterday, Marathon Member of Parliament (MP) Jerome Fitzgerald sought to defend the government on the controversy surrounding its expenditure of value added tax (VAT). Mr. Fitzgerald sounded off by stating that it does not take a rocket scientist to see where the VAT money […]
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02 February 2017
A 12-year-old boy of A.F Adderley was yesterday convicted of possession of a 9mm pistol found on school premises Monday. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, and Chief Magistrate Joan Ferguson-Pratt said she was deeply moved by the case having the involvement of a minor at such a tender age. The chief magistrate […]
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02 February 2017
The Chamber of Commerce Edison Sumner says Bahamians are still living in the deficit when it comes to savings. “Statistically based on the Central Banks report we know that the savings accounts are very low in this country to almost non-existent a lot of people are living in the red where its literally living […]
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02 February 2017
Legislators in the House of Assembly yesterday also heard about the 2015 deal the government struck with Strategic Property Holding Limited and New World One Bay Street Limited for the $2 million Pointe Resort. Mr. Rolle did so acceding to Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner’s request for the development’s heads of agreement to be tabled. At […]
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31 January 2017
Prime Minister Christie and Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald scoffed at Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis’ claims that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is grasping at straws after having welcomed nine former Free National Movement (FNM) members and supporters. “A party with the heritage of the PLP ought to attract a wiser comment from the […]
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31 January 2017
In the wake of violence in schools especially among young boys, Prime Minister Perry Christie noted that an academy for those with behavioral challenges is in the making as he wants better for the youth of the nation. His remarks came as he delivered the keynote address at an Honor’s Assembly held at Donald Davis […]
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31 January 2017
In the wake of allegations that The Bahamas has very strong ties to terrorism by a US INTEL officer, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell is hinting that some legal action may be in place. Malcolm Nance on Saturday made the serious claim while sitting as a guest on a MSNBC show hosted by JoyAnn Reid […]
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