28 October 2016
Katriona Gilbert was expected to learn her fate Wednesday morning after being found guilty of causing the death of 21-year-old Arielle Lowe; however due to administrative matters that must be addressed prior to sentencing, it was postponed. Gilbert was found guilty of murdering Lowe on Monday February 23rd, 2015. Lowe’s partially burnt body was found […]
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28 October 2016
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts said original developer of Baha Mar Sarkis Izmirlian’s latest attack on the inked Baha Mar deal is nothing more than “sour grapes” and urged him to “show Bahamians the money.” Mr. Roberts’ response comes a day after Mr. Izmirlian called the sale of the multi-billion dollar Cable Beach […]
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28 October 2016
The ongoing controversy surrounding Baha Mar is prompting political leaders to renew the call for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis believes the continued lack of transparency from Prime Minister Perry Christie on the secret multi-billion dollar deal struck with what he called “his Chinese allies,” shows the need for […]
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28 October 2016
Director of the Meteorological Department Trevor Basden said the country can expect more accurate weather forecasts, after the government yesterday signed a $20 million contract to acquire four new state-of-the-art Doppler radars. The new devices are being provided by Vaisala, a Finland-based company. Mr. Basden said the signing of the contract was an historic day […]
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28 October 2016
A young woman was found in a Jubilee Gardens home early yesterday morning and according to police her body was riddled with bullets, she became the fourth murder victim in less than seven days. Officer in charge of the Central Detective Unit (CDU), Chief Superintendent Ashton Greenslade said he and his team are still actively […]
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28 October 2016
Although it has been a long time in the making, Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said the country is the closest it has been in 10 years to acquiring its own airspace. Mrs. Hanna Martin told reporters on Tuesday that the government is fighting hard to own the airspace which the US has […]
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28 October 2016
The Bahamas continues to be a hit among affluent travelers who venture to the island chain in search of unique experiences and natural beauty. Nine resorts were featured on Condé Nast Reader’s Choice Awards. Condé Nast is a premier media company renowned for producing the high quality content for the world’s influential audiences. Attracting more […]
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26 October 2016
Free National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie has some strong words for his counterpart on the governing side, calling Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts “delusional”. In a press statement, Mr. Collie chided Mr. Roberts for his performance during a press conference held earlier this week concerning the status of the Progressive Liberal Party’s upcoming convention. […]
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26 October 2016
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) continues to receive outstanding support with contributions rolling in, in an effort to restore the country back to normalcy after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew. Receiving another donation to assist in recovery and relief efforts, Deltec Bank & Trust Limited donated $25,000 to NEMA in the wake of Hurricane […]
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26 October 2016
Baha Mar Developer Sarkis Izmirilian is not letting his dream project go down without fight, calling the takeover by the Hong Kong company Perfect Luck Holdings Limited “an intricate fabrication”. In an open letter penned to Liu Liange, President of the Chinese Export Import Bank, Mr. Izmirilian said he finds it bizarre that his proposal […]
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