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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.

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DPM slams ‘completely false’ Epstein e-mails

The deputy prime minister yesterday slammed as “completely false” e-mails circulating on social media which allege he met the convicted paedophile financier, Jeffrey Epstein, who was then eager to donate $200,000 to his upcoming political campaign.

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Gov’t ‘comforts’ energy reform partners on BPL

The Government has issued a ‘comfort letter’ promising BISX-listed FOCOL Holdings and all renewable energy generation providers that itself and Bahamian taxpayers will step in if Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is unable to meet its financial obligations to them.

Gov’t defies Opposition on $265m bond proceeds

The Government has ignored Opposition protests by injecting the majority of $300m in surplus bond proceeds into the National Investment Fund with its direct debt having now breached the $12bn threshold.

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FNM claims ‘political skullduggery’ over voter drive at ILTV Studios

THE opposition accused the Parliamentary Registration Department yesterday of partisan conduct after a voter registration drive was held at ILTV Studios, a site it says is linked to Progressive Liberal Party Fort Charlotte candidate Sebas Bastian.

Pinder touts 25-year tax compliance journey, slams OECD ‘double standards’

SENATOR and Attorney General Ryan Pinder heralded the country’s twenty-five year journey from “tax haven” to international tax compliance at an industry forum this week.

Govt signs 15-year lease for $6.5m Potter’s Cay terminal amid contract questions

THE government has entered into a 15-year renewable lease agreement with D and T Shipping to redevelop a building at Potter’s Cay Dock into a Family Island freight and passenger terminal, though key details about how the contract was awarded were unclear up to press time.