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Minnis: I disclosed interests over govt contract

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday maintained that he disclosed his interests in a company that received a government contract when he was elected in 2007, but refused to further discuss the matter.

Three dead after shooting and stabbings

THREE men were killed in separate incidents yesterday - one in Grand Bahama - bringing the year’s murder toll to 41 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.

Halkitis to lead Abaco Outlook speaker roster

A Cabinet minister will deliver the main address to this year’s Abaco Business Outlook conference, which will be held on September 24 at the Great Abaco Beach Resor.

Attorney General ‘will speak about BEC bribe’

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson yesterday said officials would provide the public with an update on a BEC bribe allegation “within the appropriate time”, but refused to comment further.

Wells ordered to address nation over row

PRIME Minister Perry Christie last night confirmed that Renward Wells will address the nation on the Letter of Intent controversy.

Construction of hospital stalled

RESIDENTS of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, yesterday complained that stalled construction on a community hospital and the government’s disregard for the local clinic in the area has forced them to cope with “substandard medical facilities.”

‘Mixed bag’ on food retail VAT readiness

The food retail/wholesale industry’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) readiness was yesterday described as “a mixed bag”, with a leading executive hopeful all “bumps and hiccups” with the new tax regime will be eliminated in the first six-eight months.

Young and old urged to come out to celebrate carnival

BAHAMAS National Festival Commission CEO Roscoe Dames yesterday urged Bahamians “young and old” to participate in this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival festival, which takes place from today until Saturday.

NPPPSSA mini basketball tourney underway

THE New Providence Public Primary School Sports Association’s 2023 Mini Basketball Tournament got underway yesterday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium with some exciting games being played by the girls’ teams.

FTX founder extradited

EMBATTLED former FTX CEO Samuel Bankman-Fried was extradited to the United States yesterday after formally waiving his right to an extradition hearing.

Contractor: I’m not to blame over Treasure Cay sewerage

A CONTRACTOR for the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has said he is not the one to blame for problems residents of Treasure Cay are experiencing with their sewerage system.

Fitting site for food festival

It seems appropriate that the historic Collins House, also known as Centreville House, on Shirley Street, is to be the site for the upcoming International Culture Wine & Food Festival on the 22nd and 23rd of October.

HOTELS: HELP US TO DEAL WITH BPL HIKE – Meeting to discuss ways to mitigate rise in fuel costs

HOTELIERS plan to meet with executives of Bahamas Power and Light next week to discuss ways to mitigate the effects of the increased fuel surcharge for hotels and large property owners.

‘Put shark victim family before tourism fall-out’

A top hotelier yesterday said The Bahamas must prioritise “comforting the traumatised family” of Tuesday’s fatal shark attack and worry later about any negative impact to the tourism industry.

Tanks being built to tackle water problems in Eleuthera

WATER and Sewerage Corporation officials confirmed yesterday that construction of two tanks with 200,000 gallons of water per day capacity is underway in Eleuthera and will be completed by the end of February to improve the water supply on the island.

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