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Support for the 'little man': A political myth

By Rupert Missick Jr

$6bn developers rush to meet PM departure date

The principal behind a $6 billion resort project proposed for eastern Grand Bahama is working furiously to submit documents requested by Prime Minister Perry Christie before he purportedly leaves the country on November 11.

Activist counters talk show host's claims over sex offence laws

WOMEN’S rights activist Donna Nicolls yesterday defended the importance of sexual offence laws in the country after talk show host Darold Miller railed against sexual harassment during a national broadcast.

The police officers who undermine the force

“EVERY time I open my mouth I lose my civil liberties in this country,” commented a woman who has lived in the Bahamas for many years, but still has a distinct Jamaican accent.

South Eleuthera to 'exceed glory days'

A Bahamian resort developer yesterday said that together with a proposed Four Seasons property nearby, they would “exceed South Eleuthera’s glory days” that were experienced under Pan-Am founder Juan Tripp.

Bimini is alive thanks to resort

I was born a Biminite and have always held Bimini very dear to my heart. I moved away from Bimini as a teenager to seek a high school and college education – like many at that time – and to find something different from fishing, conching or salvaging; this led to me being away for some 38 years off and on.

AML 'not terribly excited' despite 106% profit rise

AML Foods yesterday said it was “not terribly excited” about its first quarter net income more than doubling to $1.346 million, a result aided by a further 20 per cent reduction in shrinkage during that period.

Tourism set to ‘intensify’ open for business mantra

The Ministry of Tourism will intensify its marketing efforts to let the world know that the Bahamas is “still open for business” after Hurricane Joaquin, as it moves to assist hard-hit Family Island resort operators with re-opening.

Fitzgerald blasted for ‘pitiful’ attempt to link FNM to plot

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday accused Marathon MP Jerome Fitzgerald of pitifully trying to link the Free National Movement to an alleged attempt by an environmental group to “destabilise” the government.

‘Transformational shot’ from new industry park

Freeport’s economy will receive “a transformational shot in the arm” from a 300-acre light industrial park venture, which will see an $18 million first phase investment.

Interpreting the PLP doublespeak

I should like to assist your readers in interpreting some of the Orwellian language being used by the PLP politicians who are daily running this country into the ground while at the same time telling people that everything will work out just fine.

Bahamian joins UK newspaper travel app team

THE Bahamas has joined the ranks of 30 destinations featured in a popular mobile app for European travellers published by the UK-based Telegraph Media Group.

Heads of agreement signed for $94m boutique in South Cat Cay

THE government signed and concluded a Heads of Agreement with foreign developers South Cat Cay Properties (Bahamas) Limited for the development of a $94m luxury boutique resort at South Cat Cay, near Bimini.

Port tax breaks to gain further 6-month life

Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said the Government will extend the Hawksbill Creek Agreement‘s (HCA) expiring tax incentives for a further six months, with the House of Assembly called on to approve the move next week.

$10m penalties in Bill for damage in oil exploration

THE Petroleum Bill 2014 seeks to enforce penalties of up to $10m for damage to this country’s environment during oil exploration should they occur, Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson said in the Senate yesterday,

More than 5,000 illegal immigrants repatriated in 2015

More than 5,000 illegal immigrants in The Bahamas were repatriated back to their homeland in 2015, Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said Thursday, adding that the Department of Immigration is bracing for an even tougher year in 2016.

Miller: Look at the big picture on Baha Mar

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said people must “look at the big picture” with Baha Mar, concentrating on getting the resort open rather than on the developer’s failure to pay its hefty electricity fees.

Grant: Ministry of Works not to blame for resort delays

FORMER Works Minister Neko Grant yesterday seemed to support Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ contention that his ministry was not responsible for acting on developer Sarkis Izmirlian’s claims that China Construction America (CCA) conducted substandard work on Baha Mar. Baha Mar filed a lawsuit in England earlier this month against China State Construction Engineering Corporation – CCA’s parent company – seeking compensation for its allegedly poor work at the resort.

Government has revived stalled resort and development projects

THE government continues to see success in its efforts to help revive many stalled resort and foreign direct investment projects according to State Minister for Investments Khaalis Rolle, noting that there are several resorts outside the Baha Mar project whose redevelopment the administration has facilitated.

Resort workers voice concerns after on site death and ‘illness’

WORKERS at Resorts World Bimini are raising concerns over the lack of a permanent doctor and proper medical facilities in Bimini after a worker collapsed and died, and others reportedly fell ill there over the weekend.

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