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Webshops ‘would be better off’ without regulation

ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe, who represents six webshops, said yesterday while he is “happy” that the government has finally decided to regulate webshop gaming, his clients would probably be “better off without it”.

New single pays tribute to Bahamians for anniversary

FREEPORT – As the country prepares to celebrate its 40th Anniversary of Independence, Bahamian Reggae artist Jah Troy has released a new song paying tribute to Bahamians.

Huge concert in Freeport tomorrow

FREEPORT – Some of the country’s best entertainers will perform in Grand Bahama at the ‘All Bahamian Things’ Concert set for Saturday, June 29, at the Goombay Park in the International Bazaar.

Money ‘was spent on stem cell research’

FREEPORT – Peter Nygard insists that his $5 million donation was spent on stem cell research. He denied that it was given to finance the PLP’s 2012 election campaign.

Lawyer is accused of causing harm

HUMAN rights lawyer Fred Smith, QC, plans to sue the government for defamation after he was charged by authorities with causing harm to another man.

15 heroes to be selected

IN celebration of National Heroes Month in October, a committee will select 15 heroes from a list of 52 nominees to be recognised for their achievements and contributions over the years.

New LPIA terminal gets its first passenger

At 4.45 am on Wednesday, while most of Nassau slept, a passenger bound for Freeport via a Bahamasair flight walked through the automatic doors of Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) new domestic and international terminal and into history, becoming the first person to enter the $83.5 million, 105,000 square foot facility as it went live.

Delegation concludes second site visit to New Providence for IAAF World Relays

AN IAAF delegation has concluded the second site visit to New Providence, the host city of the upcoming IAAF World Relays.

Zonta continues its 'say no' campaign to end violence against women and girls

In November 2012, Zonta International launched a global “Say NO” campaign in an effort to raise awareness and help eradicate violence against women and girls.

FOUR DEAD IN 36 HOURS OF VIOLENCE

FOUR MEN are dead and three others are fighting for their lives in hospital following six separate shootings in the capital between New Year’s eve and last night.

Police Staff Association president was held over harassment claims

THE PRESIDENT of the Police Staff Association, Dwight Smith, confirmed yesterday that he was questioned by police in connection with sexual harassment claims, but declined to comment further on the matter.

Celebrating Art in Public Spaces

HE CREATED landmark sculptures that have delighted both Bahamians and visitors alike for decades, and now the work of local artist Stephen Burrows is being carried on by his children with the help of a new foundation.

Gray: I warned Minnis over deputy challenge

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party MP V Alfred Gray said he warned opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis a long time ago that he had colleagues within his party coming after his post as leader.

Bran would rule out Lady Pindling

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday that if he were the prime minister, he would “look elsewhere” for a Governor General and not to Dame Marguerite Pindling, based on the recent controversy surrounding her real property tax payments.

Miller says latest BEC claim is a lie

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday that an image of an outstanding electricity bill in his name that was circulating on the Internet yesterday was “manufactured”.

Government has 'lost focus' on VAT education

THE government has lost focus on preparing the nation for the January 1 implementation of value added tax and has decided to now focus its energy on other issues that are not as important, said FNM Shadow Finance Minister Peter Turnquest.

Deputy PM doesn't understand criticism over contracts

DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis expressed confusion yesterday over the US State Department’s criticism of the government’s bidding and contract issuance processes, noting that the Bahamas government never interferes in the US’ domestic issues.

Call for committee to look at aragonite industry

EAST Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest has called for the appointment of a select committee in the House of Assembly to probe the revenue generated from the aragonite mining industry in the Bahamas.

Fraud examiners name new director

Kendrick Christie, president of the Bahamas Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), has congratulated Gaylord Taylor, an associate member, who was appointed to its Board of Directors.

Briefly

EDITOR, The Tribune.  I got the impression that the current Prime Minister was getting himself to the place where he was no longer “sitting on the edge of his legacy” and was becoming fully involved in the work of being the Prime Minister. One step forward, two steps back. His attack on the leader of the Opposition informs us that there are times when he gets thin-skinned and reacts to statements that have nothing to do with personal perceptivity. His explanation of the UK consultants job description may fit the external groups that are seeking to operate gaming businesses in the Bahamas, but they would have nothing to do with consulting the government on who would want to do business within the local environment that is outside of the Casinos. But, if this is what they have been doing then, past and present governments it would appear have been using tax payers’ money to do something that is illegal.  Perhaps the Prime Minister is avoiding the fundamental question that Mr Minnis has put on the table. If the public’s money has been spent on a “consultation” then the report of that consultation has to be placed in the view of the people who paid for it; it is not a private matter. It would help if Mr Christie would see himself as being the legal representative of all of the Bahamian people, that way there would not be any confusion regarding who is really paying the bill. I want to personally remind the Prime Minister, that his deciding to go against the advice of the UK consultants does not make that report null and void, even if it is written on a napkin.  Back to the leadership question. This would cause the public to compare Mr Christie and Mr Minnis, but since Mr Minnis has not yet held the post of Prime Minister we would have to step back and look at similar posts that they did hold, and history would take us back to the Ministry of Health where both men spent some time. If an opinion poll were taken there would be a general agreement that Mr Christie did not do as well as Mr Minnis in that regard. The work we see going on at the nation’s major health care facility may be the reason that Mr Minnis is the leader of the Opposition. As to leading their respective parties it is somewhat of a toss-up, Mr Minnis is into restructuring his organisation and Mr Christie is still battling with his twin demons of indecisiveness and his non-elected party members having too much to say. They are both busy, but going in different directions.  Maybe it is time for Mr Christie to pay his former business partner and close friend a visit and get a couple of pointers out of the Ingraham playbook. Maybe he can begin at the page where it explains how everything you hear does not require a response; giving a response is like writing a cheque that someone else cashes for you, but you are not too sure what the proceeds will look like or if you are going to benefit. Come to think of it, the last Prime Minister had a struggle with this also.  EDWARD HUTCHESON Nassau, November 21, 2012.

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