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Concerns over Bill on electricity
Kindly permit me to publicly express my views on the Electricity Bill, 2024, which would permit Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), or any electricity supplier, to set their own tariff rates for three years without approval from the Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA).
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Sarkis wins bid to take Baha Mar fraud claim to trial
SARKIS Izmirlian’s $2.25bn fraud and breach of contract claim against Baha Mar’s Chinese contractor was yesterday cleared to proceed to full trial before a New York court this August.
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‘MP raped me and spat on me’
A WOMAN cried and alleged in court that North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish raped her, spat on her and left her in fear for her life.
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Otabor, Cartwright win
While some of the top elite athletes took care of business in China and Bermuda, a number of collegiate and local athletes were in action in various meets in the United States of America.
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Claims that leader playing favourites in Women’s Association election process
MEMBERS of the Free National Movement’s (FNM) women’s association expressed discontent with the election process for their association, claiming there is foul play and favouritism from the party’s leadership towards one candidate.
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Lucaya Solar Power - first solar farm in Bahamas - completes construction
Lucaya Solar Power Ltd has completed the construction of the first solar farm in Grand Bahama, making it the first of its kind in the Bahamas.
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REACH Fun Run/Walk attracts hundreds for worthy cause
THE Resources and Education for Autism and Related Challenges (REACH) non-profit organisation closed out Autism Awareness Month on a high note.
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Mitchell hits back at Minnis over deploying RBDF to Haiti
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell accused former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis of “scaremongering” after the Killarney MP again criticised the government over the potential deployment of defence force officers to Haiti.
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'Poorest pay the most for electric’
ENERGY and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis suggested that Bahamas Power and Light’s tariff rates could be made more equitable, saying the “least able to pay” are currently “paying more than large businesses.”
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Mother’s hopes dashed as man’s body is found
WHEN she spoke to The Tribune around 1pm yesterday, Michelle Greene was still optimistic her son would be found in good health.
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Jury empanelled in Cornish rape trial
A JURY was empanelled yesterday to hear the case involving North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish, who is accused of rape.
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Man found with loaded gun granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of having a loaded gun in New Providence last month.
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INSIGHT: Game on for FNM...but will party make most of convention?
The FNM has named the date for the convention that should take it through to the next election.
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Remembering legendary boxer, coach Ray Minus Jr
FROM the young to the old and a girl in between, a group of amateur and professional boxers put on a series of exhibition matches on Saturday night to help celebrate the one year anniversary death of legendary boxer/coach Ray Minus Jr.
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Only four ambulances on road? PHA won’t say - but 14 on way
THE Public Hospitals Authority denied that some ambulances are uninsured and unlicenced but did not verify whether only four ambulances in New Providence are operational.
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Man ordered to pay fine for indecent assault of woman
A MAN was ordered to financially compensate a woman after he admitted to accidentally touching her face while taking a selfie last weekend.
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FRONT PORCH: Capital punishment and a culture of revenge and retaliation
Former Roman Catholic Archbishop of Nassau, the late Lawrence Burke, SJ, lamented that many Bahamians often seemed more fixated on Good Friday, less seized by the assurance and promise of Easter Sunday.
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Man in custody for arson while fires continue to burn in Abaco
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder and police officials said a man is in custody for allegedly starting a raging fire in Marsh Harbour last week.
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Archer: We are ready for a wonderful showcase
IN three days the World Athletics Relays will return to paradise at a newly renovated Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
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Man accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with pre-teen girl
A 24-year-old man was imprisoned after being accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl four times last year.
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