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Defence argues against Attorney General evidence in Misick corruption trial
DEFENCE lawyers in the corruption trial in Turks and Caicos Islands said Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles should not be allowed to give evidence or produce documents containing any legal advice which she gave to former Cabinet ministers who are currently on trial.
Residents left without water with island plant in disrepair
DISRUPTIONS to their water supply has left many residents of Eleuthera angry and miserable as they struggle to obtain water to carry out such basic tasks as bathing and flushing toilets.
‘Talk is cheap’ on resort’s green pledge
A LOCAL environmentalist said “talk is cheap” as she questioned the promise from officials of a multimillion-dollar Long Island project to act within environmental safety regulations.
Clubs & Societies September 1st, 2023
Rotary Satellite Club of Nassau (RSCN) on Cat Island’s Back to School Jamboree was held last Saturday at Our Kids Arcade, New Bight, with love packages containing school supplies, free arcade tokens, a painting station, as well as food and beverages for those in attendance.
Grand Lucayan buyer hopes ‘positive sign for the island’
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president said it is “great news” that there are three prospective buyers for the Grand Lucyan hotel, saying this is more positive for the island than has previously been revealed.
Climate finance must meet storm recovery challenges
The Prime Minister yesterday called for climate change solutions to account for the vast costs imposed on The Bahamas and other small island states in trying to rebuild from catastrophic hurricanes.
Officials seeking insurance after Met Dept audit
AFTER an auditor general’s report revealed that expensive weather equipment has gone uninsured, officials are said to be narrowing down vendors to ensure there is sufficient coverage to protect against loss and damage.
Bahamas women are not entered in ECASC tourney
THE English Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) Women’s Fast-Pitch Tournament Qualifier will be held in St John, US Virgin Islands February 28 to March 6, but according to tournament director Burkett Dorsett, the Bahamas is not entered.
Bell rounds on critics over immigration
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell yesterday branded comments from critics that the government is not doing enough to address the illegal immigration problem in the country as completely “disingenuous”.
No sign of cancellations after Sandals tragedy
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday that Exuma residents are “calm” after the deaths of three tourists at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort and there has been “no cancellations” at the resort.
BAIC chair focuses on better local distribution
THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s (BAIC) executive chairman yesterday said the agency is focused on improving the distribution of local farm produce as a means to improve the country’s food security.
Crown grants
I would have been at The Bahamas Bar for a period in excess of 46 years had I still been a member in good standing this same month. Unfortunately (for me) I was disbarred many years ago for an act of malfeasance. The punishment, such as it was, was far too long, but I have accepted my fate and moved on as a Business & Media Consultant. The Lord Jesus Christ has been exceedingly wonderful to me in this venture.
Brookfield 'not interested' in selling Atlantis
The Brookfield Asset Management executive directly responsible for the Atlantis and One & Only Ocean Club resorts yesterday moved to end speculation it was seeking an exit route, saying the company was “not interested in selling” the flagship Paradise Island resorts.
BTC: 4G sparks 800% mobile data increase
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the newly-privatised carrier’s fourth generation (4G) network has sparked a 60 per cent increase in cellular voice traffic, with mobile data up 800 per cent.
BTC: $42.8m upgrade leads to 800% data rise
BTC says customers living, working and vacationing in the Bahamas are texting more, talking less and accessing data at rates and speeds that not long ago would have been the stuff of science fiction.
Cash hits back over Gomez attacks
THE governing party’s latest attack on FNM North Abaco by-election candidate Greg Gomez has been ridiculed as a feeble ploy – the opposition claiming the PLP is just ashamed after being caught in the act of victimisation.
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Press Statement by FNM National Chairman Darron Cash - October 1, 2012
Call to honour pledge on tackling high energy costs
FREEPORT - Attorney Osman Johnson is calling on the PLP government to keep the promise it made during its election campaign and address the high energy costs on Grand Bahama.
Sandy losses 'bit higher' than $50m from Irene
A leading Bahamian insurer yesterday said Hurricane Sandy was likely to produce damages claims “a bit higher” than the more than $50 million worth incurred industry-wide last year from Irene.
'All Together Regatta' to transform Montagu
One week after the 40 years of Independence celebrations kick off with the naming of the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge, the committee will transform Montagu Bay into the largest sporting spectacular when the Jubilee Regatta takes place November 10-11.