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Ex-AG: Don’t let ‘proper’ FTX collapse probe slide

A former attorney general yesterday warned The Bahamas against letting a “proper probe” into FTX’s implosion slide because of its perfect score in the financial crime fight and Sam Bankman-Fried’s departure.

Investor seeking $2.7bn in South Ocean dispute

A controversial Austrian investor is pledging to seek an extraordinary $2.7bn in damages if his attempted acquisition of New Providence’s 384-acre South Ocean resort is ultimately thwarted.

Bahamas shrugs off FTX for perfect ‘40 out of 40’

The Bahamas yesterday shrugged off FTX’s implosion through what the attorney general hailed as the “enormous accomplishment” of a perfect score in the fight against financial crime.


EDITORIAL: Help all Bahamians to have a better Christmas

CHRISTMAS is almost here. For many, right now this means a flurry of last-minute shopping, popping up the final decorations, sitting down and wrapping presents.

Man in hospital after stabbing

A 54-year-old man is in hospital after he was stabbed on Wednesday.

Boys in court over knife discovery

TWO boys were in court yesterday after being allegedly found with a knife at their high school earlier this month.


Psychological test for theft accused

A MAN was ordered to have psychological evaluation after being sent to prison on a shop-breaking charge.

Man accused over failed murder bid

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with a failed murder attempt outside a bar on East Bay Street last week.

New EMS HQ ‘to reduce response times’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said a new headquarters for the National Emergency Medical Services should help to improve emergency response times in certain areas of New Providence.


Cooper: Developments must meet the required environment regulations

IN response to environmentalists’ concerns about the $250m resort and cruise port planned for Long Island, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper maintained yesterday that any development approved by the government will not begin major construction until it meets the required environmental safety regulations.

Released from prison - only to be shot dead

A MAN who was recently released from prison was shot dead yesterday.

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Ministry says it is tackling flooding near Cable Beach

THE Works Ministry said it is addressing ongoing flooding issues in an area near Cable Beach following recent complaints.


No drop in sales for festive season

SANTA has come early for some Bahamian retailers, who said they have seen no decrease in sales so far for the holiday season, despite some local shipping issues.

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Cooper: We’re not going to take part in the recession

DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper brushed off talks of a possible recession as he pointed to strong tourism bookings for next year.

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PMH renovation to start ‘next week’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said renovations at Princess Margaret Hospital will begin as early as the beginning of next week.


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Bankman-Fried granted $250m bail by US court

ONE day after being extradited to the United States, Samuel Bankman-Fried, former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was released on a $250m bond while he awaits trial on several fraud charges.

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Crowds in GB for hot meals

GRAND Bahama residents turned out in large numbers at the Bahamas Union of Teachers building in Freeport yesterday for hot meals distributed by United Faith Ministries International.

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12222022 EDITION

Thursday, December 22, 2022


FRONT PORCH: The light which is the essence of Christmas

CHRISTMAS is a time to celebrate and to reflect on the Incarnation, God’s very personal and redeeming gift in the person of Jesus Christ.

STATESIDE: Still a distance to go on women's equality

1972 is usually regarded as a seminal moment in the American women’s movement for greater equality of opportunity, since that was the year of what has simply become known as Title Nine.