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New tower installed for free to air TV channels

THE Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) yesterday commissioned a new 300ft transmission tower which will enable everyone to watch ZNS TV 13, the Parliamentary Channel and a third community announcements channel free of charge via “Free 2 Air”.

Ex-minister slams ‘incredible’ broke Treasury claims

A former finance minister has branded as “incredible” FNM claims that the Public Treasury is broke, warning that this does a disservice to whoever is elected as the Bahamas’ next government.

11,000 have applied for jobs at Baha Mar

BAHA Mar has received more than 11,000 applications for employment as progress is being made with the hiring process, with the company’s new Vice President of Human Resources Kristy Cowper yesterday expressing “excitement” with applicant turnout in the weeks since the once stalled hotel property resumed activities last month.

Dionisio signals air fees windfall

TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar has said the negotiations into charging international airlines fees for using Bahamian airspace are going “extremely well”.

US, Caricom to monitor election

THE Bahamas government has received confirmation from two of four international organisations invited to send electoral observers for the upcoming general election.

Ingraham: Get out and register

AS VOTER registration in the country remains sluggish - falling below numbers compared to this same period during the last election cycle - former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham encouraged Bahamians to register notwithstanding the inconveniences they are facing.

Union warns FNM to be serious over its promises

THE National Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas has urged the FNM government to “be serious” about honouring its promises to improve labour relations in the country, calling on the Minnis-led administration to prove it can turn words into action.

Miller backs Davis - but has ‘no interest’ in politics

WHILE throwing his full support behind newly appointed Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis, former Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller said he has “no interest right now” in politics.

$50m repairs still not carried out

AS Hurricane Irma takes aim at The Bahamas, emergency management officials yesterday expressed concern that some islands, including New Providence, may not be fully prepared for the potential impact of the category four storm.

Hypocrisy of Loftus Roker

Nothing could “yuck up yuh vexation” faster than to suffer through the hollow words of an avowed hypocrite.

Chinese labour won’t ‘ruffle feathers’ over Baha Mar completion

The importation of hundreds of Chinese workers to complete Baha Mar is unlikely to “ruffle anyone’s feathers”, a former Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president said yesterday, adding: “No point in crying over spilt milk.”

‘Cocky and arrogant PLP’ must seek forgiveness

THE Progressive Liberal Party lost the general election because its members of Parliament became “cocky, arrogant and dismissive,” according to former PLP Cabinet minister George Smith, who said he believes the former government can bounce back from the crushing defeat.

Gray: Govt would not give foreigners licence to fish

AGRICULTURE and Fisheries V Alfred Gray sought to defend himself from criticism yesterday, after a letter he wrote to the Bahamian ambassador to China expressing interest in a $2.1 billion Chinese proposal for Andros was published.

Rollins: No legal basis for disciplining the rebel seven

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins said last night that “there will be no disciplinary action” taken against the seven Free National Movement MPs who ousted party Leader Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the Official Opposition, because there is no legal basis for such a move.

Izmirlian: I’ll pay more to buy back Baha Mar

SARKIS Izmirlian, CEO of BMD Holdings Ltd, the original developer of Baha Mar, has made an offer to purchase the stalled $3.5 billion dollar resort, “at a price in excess” of the current undisclosed offer.

Tarpum Bay's celebration of history

FOR the township of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, the end of 2012 was a time to celebrate history.

Defence Force officers have admitted abusing Cuban detainees says FNM

FIVE Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers have admitted to abusing Cuban detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre by way of written statements, according to the Free National Movement.

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Atlantis owner eyes 'significant' 5-year investment programme

The Atlantis resort’s owner is looking to invest a “significant sum” in a five-year capital expenditure plan for the Paradise Island resort, having pronounced itself “quite excited” to have completed the $1.9 billion refinancing.

Gov't 'dragging on everything'

The Tax Coalition’s co-chair yesterday said there ad been no contact with the Government since the Budget’s unveiling more than a month ago, complaining that the Christie administration was “dragging their feet on everything” vital to the private sector.

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