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Nolle prosequi for Sandals is 'an abomination to justice'

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson’s issuance of a nolle prosequi to discontinue court proceedings against the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and two of its senior executives was an “abomination” to justice, said Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner as she questioned whether the government conspired with the hotel when it terminated hundreds of workers.

Baha Mar companies put in full liquidation

Seven Baha Mar companies have now been placed into full liquidation by the Supreme Court, prompting a well-known QC to say he “can’t understand” the legal strategy pursued by original developer, Sarkis Izmirlian.

Munroe sets deadline over Dion Smith arrest

THE attorney for former Executive Chairman of the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation Dion Smith and eight employees who were arrested and held overnight in connection with a theft case have written to the government seeking its position on liability in the matter.

Bran: Baha Mar deal to stay secret if PLP re-elected

The Government’s agreement with the China Export-Import Bank for Baha Mar’s construction completion is likely to remain ‘sealed’ by the Supreme Court if the Christie administration retains power, the DNA’s leader said yesterday.

Blackbeard's Cay: Bay Street's 'grave fears'

Prime Minister Perry Christie has directed government officials to investigate the multi-million dollar redevelopment of Blackbeard’s Cay into an all-inclusive cruise passenger destination, after downtown Nassau businesses expressed “grave concerns”.

Locked in talks: PM hoping for resolution to Baha Mar dispute

AFTER chairing a meeting yesterday with Baha Mar officials and the resort’s main contractor over the property’s opening delays, Prime Minister Perry Christie said he hoped for a speedy resolution to the dispute between the two parties in the “interest of the Bahamian people”.

FNM's $100,000 convention costs demand for leadership candidates

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner revealed yesterday that the Free National Movement’s finance committee requested that she and Leader Dr Hubert Minnis each raise $100,000 to fund the party’s upcoming convention because the organisation had not inspired supporters to donate money over the past few years.

Sandals workers line up to reapply for old jobs

DESPITE being some of the 600 plus employees made redundant at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort last week, several former workers yesterday expressed no bitterness in having to reapply for their old jobs.

BID is ‘missing piece’ of downtown’s puzzle

The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) co-chair says the creation of an authority to truly manage the city is “the missing piece of the puzzle” with his group having achieved “80 percent of what we set out to do”.

Government 'significantly' exceeds $100M overdraft

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced that the government has "significantly" exceeded its $100 million overdraft at the Royal Bank of Canada.

Knifepoint robber has appeal dismissed

A MAN sentenced to 15 years in prison for the knife-point robbery of a tourist in a hotel room roughly five years ago has had his legal bid to contest his sentence dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

Pay incentive to take the vaccine

BAHA Mar has strongly encouraged its employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, offering staff members who receive two doses of the shot a half day’s base pay.

Davis blames FNM after latest fires at dump site

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis was adamant yesterday that the former administration left preventative measures in place to avoid recurring fires at the New Providence Landfill as residents continue to struggle with the toxic sm

Saving you from an emergency

By Ramon SimmsACCUMULATING sufficient savings is the best way to create long-term financial security. The question, though, is: How do you amass enough savings? Truth be told, you can never achieve this, but the first step towards creating the feelin

A COMIC'S VIEW: Stop stealing parking spaces for handicapped

My late Aunt Kay, who was like my second mother and who also happened to be wheelchair bound in the latter portion of her life, was a source of inspiration and a pillar of strength to me throughout my life. In fact it has long been said that she’s where I get my “hard mouth” from.

Bet Vegas plays fair

I have always supported and still do the so-called gambling, wagering or numbers industry. In fact, the first media personality to advocate for the legalisation and regulation of the same. During the assorted opinion polls, I stood tall and proud to support the “yes” vote. A number, pardon the pun, of individuals and corporate entities supported the same, inclusive of myself and several prominent clerics, et al.

Crocodile tears, bogus sympathies

IN recent times two young Bahamian women lost their lives in horrific circumstances before their toddlers. We all mourned their passing and made calls for justice and amendments to the law. After a few weeks those events are just a passing memory. Truly, the dead will bury the dead...

Civil service pension reform eyed by govt

The government is in the process of hiring consultants to study the feasibility of making civil servants contribute financially to their own retirement via a defined contribution pension plan.

Union is considering mass industrial action

TRADE Union Congress President Obie Ferguson hinted at mass industrial action yesterday, warning that the TUC and its affiliates will launch some sort of “reaction” to Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson’s decision to stop criminal proceedings brought by union officials against Sandals Royal Bahamian and two of its senior executives.

Why Foulkes lost bid for FNM Chair

I would like to congratulate Mr Darron Cash for his successful bid at winning the chairmanship post of the Free National Movement (FNM).

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