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MP inquired on behalf of sex offender's wife

EXUMA MP Anthony Moss yesterday admitted that he made inquiries about a foreign man, currently at the Detention Centre, who was convicted of a sexual offence on behalf of the man’s “distraught” Bahamian wife who came to him for help.

Forensic expert testifies on DNA analysis in murder case

THE jury in a Cat Island murder trial heard testimony yesterday from the former supervisor of a forensic analyst who performed tests on samples collected and submitted by the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Minnis warned he is ‘playing a dangerous game’

FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner has told party Leader Dr Hubert Minnis he is playing a transparently “dangerous game” by calling a snap convention next month.

Thieves force radio station off the air

A BRAZEN daylight theft of a transmission line, presumably for copper, at Island FM’s transmission site on Saturday knocked out the radio station for more than 24 hours this weekend.

Grand Bahama to serve up a treat at Culinary Fusion Expo

THE Culinary Fusion Expo 2016 will be held soon and organisers are gathering the best in the food and beverage industry to feature what Grand Bahama has to offer.

‘What are we doing to tackle climate change?’

NINE months after Save The Bays returned from the climate change conference in Paris that for a moment caught the world’s attention, the environmental advocacy group’s chairman is still seeking answers to critical questions about how the Bahamas is planning to meet a future of rising sea levels that could literally wipe out entire islands and populations.

Ministry concern over spate of early retirement applications

THE Ministry Education, Science and Technology is concerned over the “unexpected” applications for early retirement from over 100 public school teachers this year, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said yesterday.

Are KPMG government puppets?

KPMG appears to be pandering to the government’s wishes at every corner. They say what they mean but don’t actually mean what they say. All of their reports, including their Review of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas 2014-2015 Mid-Year National Budget, give opinions that are meagre at best and stated in a way not to upset the government. Their predecessors Pricewaterhouse, when asked to give their opinion on the controversial NHI Scheme, seem to be cast aside and threatened when giving their honest opinion which was not in keeping with that of the government and their plans.

PLP chairman doubts Butler-Turner call

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts has questioned Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner’s recent call for her supporters to back Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, calling on Mrs Butler-Turner to reveal what led her to “remain quiet and shamelessly sing Dr Minnis’ praises”.

Murder accused denies $14,000 belonged to Long Island web shop

A WOMAN accused of murdering a web shop employee denied that the $14,000 found in her possession belonged to a web shop in Long Island, a Supreme Court jury heard on Friday.

Eleuthera water issues improve while new tanks install under way

AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting confirmed that two one million-gallon tanks are on the ground in Eleuthera.

Cooper: Developments must meet the required environment regulations

IN response to environmentalists’ concerns about the $250m resort and cruise port planned for Long Island, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper maintained yesterday that any development approved by the government will not begin major construction until it meets the required environmental safety regulations.

Carnival port to offer up to 50 retail spots

Carnival Cruise Lines is aiming to make up to 50 retail and marketplace spots available to local tenants at its Grand Bahama port that will ultimately cater to as many as 17,000 persons daily.

Bahamian insurer shrugs off ‘profitability pressures’

A Bahamian general insurer yesterday saw its financial strength and creditworthiness reaffirmed by the industry’s major rating agency in the face of “profitability pressures”.

Bahamas joins tribunal case over climate change

The Bahamas has joined with other small island states from the Caribbean and the Pacific to launch a landmark case before the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to seek protection of the world’s oceans against climate change and rising temperatures.

Abaco ‘brimming with opportunities’ for businesses as island sees revival

FOUR years after the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian, Abaco is emerging as a thriving hub of economic activity, with businesses now being encouraged to capitalise on this opportunity by investing in the island and providing key services as it undergoes a remarkable revival.

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