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COVID rule fines bring in $1m

VIOLATORS of COVID-19 rules have paid the government $1,020,550 in fines, according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames.

Nearly $1.3m in bank account after creation of BTC foundation

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday moved to address lingering concerns over the two per cent shares in the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) Ltd that were placed into a foundation after negotiations more than three years ago.

In praise of Ellison Greenslade

WOULD you kindly provide me with some of your space in your very popular newspaper to praise a great Bahamian, former Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade?

Tripartite Council ‘serves no purpose’

The Trade Union Congress’s (TUC) president has vowed to pursue the its grievance against Sandals Royal Bahamian’s termination of 600 employees to its “logical conclusion”, arguing that the Attorney General’s decision to nullify their case against the resort’s top executives had put workers in a ‘frightening” position.

Commonwealth Bank announces stock split

Commonwealth Bank yesterday announced a three-for-one stock split to boost trading activity and make its shares more affordable to retail investors.

Pit Bull suspects released

POLICE have released the owner of the pit bull at the centre of a viral dog killing incident due to insufficient evidence.

Virus forces closure of govt offices as cases pass 1,000

THE Bahamas reached the grim milestone of more than 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases yesterday as government offices continued to shut down after exposure to the virus.

RBDF commodore presented with coveted floating trophy

IN a special presentation at the Coral Harbour base, Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel was presented with the coveted floating trophy won by his officers in the inaugural 18th Annual National Public Service Week Fun Run/Walk and He

Baha Mar eyes ‘maximum’ occupancies for New Year

Baha Mar yesterday said it was targeting “maximum New Year’s capacity” for its three new resort properties after they enjoyed “a much better Christmas” this year following their completion.

Sentencing Appeal Delayed Until September At Lawyer's Request

A LAWYER representing a man who wishes to challenge his sentence for the murder of a utility technician asked the Court of Appeal for additional time to prepare his application.Leslie Webster, 57, appeared in the Court of Appeal yesterday for the exp

No VAT on Baha Mar completion

THE Government was yesterday urged to divulge “the full cost to the Bahamian people” of its Baha Mar agreement after evidence emerged to show it had extended an exemption from Value-Added Tax to all companies and suppliers working on the construction completion of the resort.

LTE network plan by BTC

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company plans to introduce its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in a few weeks, BTC CEO Geoff Houston said yesterday.

Canon Tynes celebrates 25th anniversary of ordination

MEMBERS of the Parish of St Barnabas Church, along with Anglicans from around the diocese, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of Canon Basil Leon Tynes with a Solemn High Mass on Friday January 25 at 7pm.

'It is a misrepresentation to say there are only four operators'

MORE than just “a limited number” of web-shop owners could apply for a license to operate if Monday’s gambling referendum passes with a majority “yes” vote. It is a “misrepresentation,” said Prime Minister Perry Christie, to believe there are only four operators.

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Ready for summer junkanoo

BAY Street will come alive with the sounds of goat skin drums, horns and cow bells as entertainers from every major Junkanoo group will showcase their talents in the much-anticipated Junkanoo Summer Festival. The event will take place every Friday and Saturday during July.

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