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Truckers dominate ladies’ division for the victory

WHILE the Johnson’s Lady Truckers literally dominated the ladies’ division, the men’s division of the Bahamas Softball Federation’s BTC National Championships’ round robin was a topsy turvy one.

Govt ‘bites off more than it can chew’ on $2bn China proposal

The organiser of an online petition that has obtained almost 4,000 signatures against the $2.1 billion Chinese agriculture/fisheries proposal yesterday expressed confidence the Christie administration has “bitten off more than it can chew”.

‘Not enough good people to right Bahamas’ ship’

The Bahamas “lacks enough good people to right the ship”, a leading governance reform advocate said yesterday, as it continues to lose more than two-thirds of its brightest minds every year.

Roberts hits back at D’Aguilar over CTFE

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday challenged former Baha Mar Director Dionisio D’Aguilar to explain his objection to Baha Mar bidder Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) when its subsidiary, the Rosewood Hotel brand, was formerly engaged by the resort.

Man could appeal his 35-year sentence for murder of teacher

A MAN sentenced to 35 years in prison for the throat-slashing murder of a Spanish teacher may contest his punishment in the Court of Appeal.

Sir Durward Knowles set for 99th birthday

SIR DURWARD Knowles, who put the Bahamas on the map of world sailing nearly 70 years ago and has done so much for the country in other respects, celebrates his 99th birthday tomorrow with his ritual Wednesday luncheon with select friends.

Dr Nottage shrugs off challenge by young FNM candidate

BAIN and Grants Town MP Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday said there is “nothing to be threatened about” by the Free National Movement’s (FNM) recent ratification of 21-year-old Travis Robinson as the party’s candidate for the area, adding that age is an “irrelevant” factor in either man’s bid at securing the seat.

GEORGE SMITH DISAPPOINTED EXUMA MP DID NOT GET CHANCE TO ‘STEP DOWN’

GEORGE Smith, former member of Parliament for Exuma, said yesterday he was “disappointed” that the PLP did not “extend the proper courtesy” to Exuma MP Anthony Moss and give him a chance to “step down” before making plans to nominate another candidate for the constituency.

Body & Soul Ministry encourages healthy living with annual fair

For the 12th consecutive year, the Evangelistic Temple Body & Soul Ministry will highlight the importance of personal responsibility for one’s health during its annual fair which kicks off tomorrow.

Roberts attacks Minnis after claim govt has sided with Chinese allies

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday dug deeper into his narrative that Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has “sold the soul of the FNM” as he defended the government against accusations that it sided with Chinese allies on the pending sale of Baha Mar.

D'Aguilar slams Baha Mar buyer

FORMER Baha Mar Director Dionisio D’Aguilar declared yesterday that the recently announced prospective buyer of Baha Mar, Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is “unsuited to invest in The Bahamas”.

EDITORIAL: Come now, Mr Roberts, surely you can’t be serious

THE public is burdened today with more of PLP Chairman Bradley Robert’s superficial thinking and truth bending. In a news release issued yesterday, he warned former Baha Mar director Dionisio d’Aguilar about mixing politics with his former role as a hotel developer.

Ratification delayed as PM suffers illness

PRIME Minister Perry Christie fell ill with a “stomach virus” prompting the Progressive Liberal Party to postpone the ratification of businessman Chester Cooper last night as its standard bearer for the Exuma and Ragged Island constituency, party Chairman Bradley Roberts confirmed.

PLP delays convention until early next year

THE Progressive Liberal Party has postponed its national convention for the third time, pushing the anticipated event to early next year.

Roberts ‘in over his head’ on Baha Mar

A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday blasted PLP chairman, Bradley Roberts, as “in over his head”, adding that Baha Mar’s original developer is “happy to show he has the money” to reacquire the development.

Anglican Church Men to host 11th annual Grill Fest

THE Anglican Church Men (ACM) of St James Parish are once again stoking the fires in preparation for the annual Father R F Anthony Roberts’ King of the Grill Fest.

Roberts tells Izmirlian: Show us the money

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts yesterday said Sarkis Izmirlian must “show us the money” if he is serious about purchasing the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort.

Bahamas taxes equal 34% of company profit

Bahamian companies face an effective corporate tax rate that is equivalent to almost 34 per cent of their profits, the World Bank’s ‘ease of doing business report’ has calculated.

Attorney admits ‘concern’ over court disputes length

Damages claims over Jamie Dingman’s failed Nassau restaurant empire may take two-and-a-half years to be resolved if the case has to be heard in the Bahamas, a local attorney has warned.

EDITORIAL: Trying to understand Trump’s popularity

IN 1962, the movie, The Manchurian Candidate, spurred fears that far outlasted its popularity and gave rise to a remake in 2004 starring Denzel Washington. The title character in the original version was played by Laurence Harvey, and through hypnosis and other means his mother (Angela Lansbury) and other sinister characters manipulate him to favour the interests of an unfriendly foreign power.

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