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Govt’s $357m claim against GBPA dismissed in full
The Government’s $357 million reimbursement claim against the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has been dismissed in full by an Arbitration Tribunal in what the GBPA is describing as a landmark ruling for Freeport and Grand Bahama.
Bahamian authors at heart of literacy push
BOOKS written by Bahamians were placed directly into the hands of young readers this week as part of a national literacy initiative tied to the country’s 52nd Independence celebrations.
Four Bahamian scientists represent nation at global ocean conference
FOUR Bahamian scientists are representing the country at one of the world’s largest ocean research gatherings, the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland.
Man remanded to prison for Harbour Island double murder
A 26-year-old man accused of gunning down two men outside a Harbour Island bar last month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Commission launches three years after Protection Against Violence Act gazetted
THE government has formally appointed the Protection Against Violence Commission, activating a key enforcement body under the Protection Against Violence Act, 2023, nearly three years after the law was gazetted.
PM says rent control bill unlikely to reach parliament before upcoming general election
RENT control legislation is unlikely to reach Parliament before the next general election, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday, signalling that one of the government’s most closely watched housing pledges may slip beyond its current term.
Davis declines comment on active officer in $10k bribery allegation
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis declined yesterday to comment on reports that a high-ranking police officer remains on active duty after allegedly receiving $10,000 in a Supreme Court bribery case involving voice notes and a $1.475m airport bank security heist.
PM declines to give details of ‘partial’ ruling in $357m GBPA arbitration
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday that an arbitration panel has issued a “partial” decision in the government’s high-stakes dispute with the Grand Bahama Port Authority but declined to disclose its substance, citing confidentiality.
Gov’t, GBPA urged: Release $357m dispute verdict quick
The outcome of the $357m Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) arbitration dispute must be swiftly disclosed to uphold business and investor confidence, it was argued yesterday, amid subtle hints the verdict may not have gone fully the Government’s way.
