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Police Staff chairman is cleared of assault charge

POLICE Staff Association Chairman Dwight Smith was acquitted in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday of a charge of indecent assault.

Freedom Farm Baseball League season opened

ONE of the most popular youth sports in the Bahamas saw one of its flagship leagues make its official 2015 debut this weekend.

Grand Bahama Port Authority welcomes "positive" HCA extension

THE decision of the government to extend the concessions of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, which is due to expire on August 4, for a further six months is being “hailed” by a senior executive of the Grand Bahama Port Authority “as a very positive development”.

Leslie Miller expects this to be his last week as BEC Chairman

OUTGOING Executive Chairman Leslie Miler said he expects this week will be his last at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation as a new board is to be installed on Friday.

Preparations for NHI to go beyond January launch date

CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Glen Beneby said while National Health Insurance will be launched in January 2016, preparations to improve every aspect of the country’s health system will continue far beyond the implementation date.

Abaco wants update on major investments

The Abaco business community is eager to learn the status of various investment projects on the island, its Chamber president yesterday saying it wanted reassurance that developers were still keen on doing business there.

You must stop this travesty

It has come to our attention that permits and approvals are pending, if not already issued, for a horse excursion business on Harbour Island.

‘Why are banks saying no to web shop cash?’

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader K Peter Turnquest yesterday raised concerns over the refusal of commercial banks to accept transactions from the legalised web shop gaming industry.

Commissioner has received file on Gray investigation

COMMISSIONER of Police Ellison Greenslade yesterday said he has received the finished file on the investigation into alleged judicial interference by MICAL MP V Alfred Gray and the findings will be revealed “soon”.

$28m collected in the first month of VAT

THE government has collected nearly $28m in value added tax since the January 1 implementation date, according to Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis.

Ten web shops pay up $5m in time for transition

TEN web shops have paid their tax arrears in time to remain open during the industry’s transitional period and are eligible for operation licenses, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday.

Union chief says carnival is copying rest of the Caribbean

BAHAMAS Public Services Union President John Pinder yesterday accused the government of copying “the rest of the Caribbean” for planning to spend $9m on promoting and introducing the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival next year.

Baha Mar backs China airlift study

Baha Mar executives yesterday welcomed moves by a leading Chinese carrier to conduct feasibility studies on charter flights from China to the Bahamas, with the $3.5 billion resortis “strategically positioned” to capitalise on that market.

Minnis: Fund Junkanoo, not Carnival

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed calls for the government to increase funding for traditional Junkanoo festivals instead of launching a new commercial cultural product.

FNM chairman says Bradley Roberts is 'delusional'

FREE NATIONAL Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday branded Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts as "delusional" as he fired back in defence of his party's leader.

‘No need to clarify law on marriage’

CONSTITUTIONAL Commission Chairman Sean McWeeney said yesterday he does not believe a statutory provision clarifying that same-sex marriage is illegal in The Bahamas is necessary to prevent successful legal challenges to the status quo.

EDITORIAL: Rulings give glimpse into Baha Mar debacle

THE latest in the courtroom battles over Baha Mar has proven to be a resounding legal victory for Sarkis Izmirlian.

3,000 already signed up for upcoming Bahamas Games with $4m price tag

THE Davis administration plans to spend at least $4.2m to host the first Bahamas Games in over 20 years, according to Youth, Sports & Culture Minister Mario Bowleg.

Coroners inquest into Evans’ death begins again

THE Coroners Court inquest into the death of Deangelo Evans began yesterday –– five years after his police-involved killing sparked a firestorm in Masons Addition, prompting hundreds to attend a vigil where they mourned his death and demanded answers.

Attorney hails economy of independent Bahamas

Grand Bahama attorney David Thompson believes that after 49 years of independence the Bahamas has “the third most envious economy” in the Western Hemisphere, after America and Canada.

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