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Think tank forum held in wake of protest march

AS it moved into the second phase of its national protest action, the We March Bahamas movement launched its first in a series of think tank forums last evening, with officials aiming to convert the support gathered through last month’s march and occupation of Rawson Square into “tangible solutions.”

Call for rejection of applications by Nygard

THE original crusaders for the preservation of Clifton have called on the government to reject any application by Peter Nygard for a grant or lease of Crown land in the area.

Minister: Web shop money laundering fear 'not very high'

A Cabinet Minister yesterday said money laundering concerns stemming from a banned/underground web shop gaming industry were “not very high”, but others said it would be “naive” not to think the situation may attract international attention.

Dancing while Rome burns

As two thousand more Bahamians joined the multitude of the unemployed, Prime Minister Christie in his inimitable way expounded on his understanding of democracy by deriding any and all challengers for his own job position.

Late realtor's $4.8m Gov't win 'unraveled'

A prominent late realtor's $4.8m legal victory over the Government has been overturned as "a last resort" and sent back to the Supreme Court for a fresh trial more than two decades after he lost use of some 192 acres.

Beach soccer: Bahamas to face 'Reggae Boyz'

Taking advantage of the ambience of the sun, sand and sea, as well as the scenic view of Paradise Island, the Bahamas Football Association will open its historic Beach Soccer Faculty at Malcolm Park on Saturday. It’s the first of such a venue to be created in the Caribbean.

Time is now for Bahamians to decide their future

IN THE House of Assembly on Monday former PLP Marco City MP Greg Moss announced that on Sunday, November 22, he had formed a new political party. He declared his intention of contesting every electoral constituency with his “Bahamian patriots.”

Health ministers urged non-NHI reforms in ‘78

Two Cabinet ministers set to play a key role in National Health Insurance’s (NHI) implementation helped to author a paper 37 years ago that advocated a much different approach to reform, and concluded: “Government cannot finance everything.”

Port buyer offered to sell Gov’t 51%

A Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) purchaser offered to sell a majority 51 per cent stake in Freeport’s quasi-governmental authority to the Government once their acquisition closed, Tribune Business can reveal.

Mystery over postponed Caribbean Muzik Festival

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday that he was “taken aback” by the postponement on Friday of the two final nights of the highly touted Caribbean Muzik Festival.

Halkitis rejects Sarkis attacks

STATE Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday defended the Baha Mar receivership from attacks against the resort’s developer Sarkis Izmirlian, saying the process is a way for “the speedy resumption and completion of the resort.”

All ‘in denial’ on Baha Mar opening miss

Baha Mar’s principals so wanted to believe that their $3.5 billion project would open on target that they “were in denial” about what was before their very eyes, a businessman said yesterday.

'Ninety' Knowles sues for $70m

CONVICTED drug “kingpin” Samuel “Ninety” Knowles is seeking $70m in damages from the government for the “emotional, mental torture” he experienced as a result of his “premature” extradition to the United States almost ten years ago.

‘Gang turf war drove my family from our home’

A RESIDENT of the Bain and Grants Town constituency yesterday described having to move out of the area in fear of an ongoing “turf war” that has resulted in a relentless wave of shootings by various factions of the inner-city community.

Gov’t puts Freeport ‘on the edge of time’

The Government was yesterday accused of failing to abide by its agreement before the Court of Appeal to release the McKinsey report on Freeport’s future, with the city’s expiring investment incentives again “on the very edge of time”.

Grand Lucayan ‘may sell’ for under $180m

The Government is seeking a “better owner” for Freeport’s Grand Lucayan resort, with its international advisers suggesting Hutchison Whampoa may be prepared to sell for less than $180 million.

Ex-Minister wants Chinese currency hub ‘within a year’

A former Financial Services Minister yesterday urged the Government to establish an operational Chinese currency trading platform within 12 months, and not let “a great opportunity pass us by.”

Baha Mar says govt objection could lead to staff reductions

BAHA MAR warned yesterday that the Bahamian government’s objection in the Supreme Court to advancing its US Chapter 11 bankruptcy process could result in the resort making “drastic and regrettable steps, including substantial staff reductions”.

FNM: Workers are paying for government’s premature move

THE FREE National Movement yesterday accused the government of prematurely inserting itself into the Baha Mar legal dispute to the detriment of Bahamian workers.

Freeport future talks challenge is ‘premature’

Two attorneys have filed an “urgent” appeal after the Supreme Court dismissed their Judicial Review challenge to the consultations over Freeport’s future, describing it as “premature”.

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