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Fraudster found with cut wrists in burning Cable Beach condo
THE body of a Caucasian man discovered after a fire at a condominium in Cable Beach on Saturday is believed to be that of Bahamian-based fraudster, Derek Guise Turner.
Davis has no fears over Urban Renewal review
WHILE insisting he has no concerns over anything that may come to light concerning Urban Renewal, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis threatened to “make a story” over the way the government does business, should the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) be impugned unfairly.
Lightbourn doubts there will ever be a report on BTC sale
MONTAGU MP Richard Lightbourn yesterday expressed doubt that the newly formed select committee to probe the controversial sale of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd will ever produce a report.
PLP 'were ready to give Nygard what he wanted'
ATTORNEY Fred Smith, QC yesterday accused the previous administration of having a “pre-determined” motive to grant Canadian fashion mogul whatever applications he was seeking to allow him to reconstruct his Lyford Cay home before public consultation
Rosewood blooms at Baha Mar as ribbon is cut
ROSEWOOD Baha Mar officially opened last night during a ribbon cutting ceremony as executives prepare to phase in the first guests on June 1.
‘Stay humble’, PM tells FNM colleagues
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday urged his parliamentary colleagues to stay humble and not to underestimate the Progressive Liberal Party as the Free National Movement celebrated the first anniversary of its landslide election victory.
Bradley, a man who meant well for us all
I was astonished to learn that former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chair and Bain and Grants Town MP Bradley Roberts had passed away on the afternoon of October 25.
Kovats hits back on Treasure Cay plans
THE Treasure Cay resort potential buyer has responded to concerns surrounding his intentions for the property and the island saying “there is no time for ‘White Crab, Black Crab’ games.”
Unite the nation with appointments
As the newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon Philip “Brave” Davis, QC (PLP-Cat Island) fleshed out his administration, I would hope that several appointments be made to reflect national unity and continued nation building and reconstruction. The Urban Renewal Commission, as then led by the Hon Cynthia ‘Mother’ Pratt and the Hon Algernon SPB Allen, was an excellent and highly effective community tool for the then administration to directly impact the lives and housing conditions of thousands of Bahamians, especially in the inner city areas of New Providence and Grand Bahama.
Bahamas morning
The long nightmare which Bahamians endured for a little over four years is, mercifully, at an end with the election of the Davis administration two months ago. The draconian responses to the arrival of the pandemic and reaction to the devastation of Dorian pushed Minnis and his people them straight over the cliff, even if they gratuitously carried thousands of the unwashed masses with them.
Bahamas morning
The long nightmare which Bahamians endured for a little over four years is, mercifully, at an end with the election of the Davis administration two months ago. The draconian responses to the arrival of the pandemic and reaction to the devastation of Dorian pushed Minnis and his people them straight over the cliff, even if they gratuitously carried thousands of the unwashed masses with them.
Tributes continue for A.D. Hanna
TRIBUTES continued to pour in yesterday from both sides of the political divide following the death of former Governor General and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Dion Hanna.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: No prosecution, no explanation - again
ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson must be held to account for the number of ‘nolle prosequis’ being issued by her office.
Protest held over pollution concerns
A PROTEST was staged at the Harold DeGregory Government Complex on Thursday, the second of a series of planned demonstrations by the Pinder’s Point/Lewis Yard Environmental Committee.
Dissolution of Parliament ‘an end to an unfortunate experience’
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said the dissolution of Parliament next Tuesday will finally bring to a close the “unfortunate experience” endured by Bahamians, pledging that a government led by him would operate to “serve” the people of The Bahamas and not “take” from them.
Date ‘hoopla’ to boost Carnival, says chairman
The Bahamas National Festival Commission’s (BNFC) chairman yesterday said the Carnival postponement controversy would inflict no long-term damage, arguing that “all of the hoopla” had given the event “a new presence” locally and internationally.
‘Govt must come clean on details of Baha Mar ownership’
UNTIL the government “comes clean” over the inner workings of Baha Mar’s transfer of ownership, Bahamians will continue to see the ill-fated resort as a product of an “inside job” that shut out the $3.5bn project’s original developer Sarkis Izmirlian, according to Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday.
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.
Union denies rumours of layoffs at Grand Lucayan
THE Commonwealth Union of Hotel Services and Allied Workers Union on Monday denied rumours of impending layoffs at the Grand Lucayan Hotel.
Partial payment for foreign Baha Mar staff
FOREIGN former employees of Baha Mar will be paid by the government appointed Claims Committee next month, committee Chairman James Smith said yesterday.