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'Witness identified one of two men accused of murder'

A SUPREME Court jury heard on Friday that a witness identified one of two men on trial concerning a murder that occurred on a national holiday.

Greater Bahamian ownership needed in financial services

The Opposition’s deputy leader has called for greater Bahamian ownership of the financial services industry, which itself needs a greater focus on innovation.

How far ahead do we plan?

I see the series of ‘Outlook Seminars’ are starting their 2016 series….have to ask: for what betterment the speakers never are candid - dance around the subject matter and the politicians just make a farce of them so really I conclude a waste of a day and the attendance fee.

Bobcats win Banker’s League basketball tourney

THE Bank of the Bahamas Bobcats were on fire this year, scoring a decisive victory in the recent Banker’s League Basketball Tournament to claim the winner’s trophy and bragging rights for a year.

Ebenezer celebrates its academic stars

ROBERT M Hutchins, an educational philosopher once said, “the object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.”

Students go on a field trip to the supermarket

STUDENTS from Queen’s College and Uriah McPhee Primary School have been learning about money, healthy living and community partnerships on field trips to Solomon’s Super Centre.

Reforming male identity in our culture

“You like man.” It’s a phrase we heard in recent years, and it has become a cliché in everyone’s minds to revile men who are “soft”.

Auto repair industry seeks own ‘trade park’

Bahamian auto body repairers have urged the Government to establish a ‘trade park’, where ‘roadside’ or ‘backyard’ operators can rent work space and legitimise their operations.

Bahamas’ U-21 team turns in impressive performance at the US Junior Judo Open

THE Bahamas’ under-21 junior team turned in a very impressive performance at one of the region’s largest tournaments at the US Junior Judo Open in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Movies for millennials

FILM meets finance next week in Nassau with “Night at the Movies”, a joint effort between the Bahamas international Film Festival and Bahamas Millennials Society.

CCA Bahamas believes swift resolution could see Baha Mar open for winter season

In statement released on Friday night, CCA Bahamas Limited, the construction manager and general contractor for the Baha Mar project, has said that it believes the resort can be finished for the winter season - if a swift resolution to the current impasse is reached.

What has another long time resident invested?

Nassau has earned the moniker “Dodge City”, with its daily shootouts and gun related violence.

Minister criticises ‘reprehensible’ Melia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs yesterday slammed Baha Mar again for its “reprehensible” decision to stop deducting union dues on behalf of Melia Nassau Beach Resort staff.

Junkanoo Carnival is not political

The attempt to make Junkanoo Carnival a political event has caused what is going to be an occasion for people who see the glass as half full to fully apply themselves and see the awesome benefits.

‘Agitated’ workers await plan for BEC

The Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) unions yesterday said they were “anxiously” waiting for PowerSecure to unveil its five-year business plan and take over the managememnt, one saying: “We’re trying to be patient and cordial.”

Pathetic utility service

How are business persons supposed to operate in this country when the unions and others get away with holding ordinary law-abiding citizens hostage?

Scotiabank to close branches, 50 jobs to go

SCOTIABANK (Bahamas) will soon close seven branches throughout the country, a move that will affect approximately 50 employees, a source within the Christie administration confirmed yesterday.

Roberts blasts Butler-Turner over criticism of government

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts shot back at Long Island MP Loretta Butler Turner’s criticism of the Christie administration, saying the opposition member is “confused”.

Summer date for $50m Family Islands road and airport work

BAHAMAS Striping hopes to be “up and running” by August or September with its airport and road maintenance project scheduled for 10 islands as outlined in two proposals before the Government.

Why can’t govt stop BTC cuts?

The Bahamian staff at BTC were no doubt labouring under the assumption that the Bahamian government is the majority owner of BTC, by virtue of its ownership of 49 percent shares in addition to the two per cent shares which was transferred in the BTC Foundation in 2014.

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