Ex-official and two others charged in murder case
FORMER managing director of Clifton Heritage Mario Bannister and two other men were arraigned at magistrate’s court this afternoon in connection with the murder of Philip Adderley, whose body was found with multiple stab wounds and bound by his hands and feet near Stuart’s Cove.
Consultation launched on land reform
A CONSULTATION has been held by the Attorney General’s Office on the issue of land reform.
Exuma businesses braced for Sandals closure impact
Tour guides in Exuma are bracing for the changes Sandals Emerald Bay’s temporary closing may bring to the island.
‘Temperature down’ but still BPL reform concern
Kyle Wilson, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union’s (BEWU) president, said although the union still has outstanding concerns about how the government’s energy reform will affect employees the “temperature has turned down significantly” after meeting with officials.
How does your bank rate? Customer fees revealed
A COST analysis of bank fees has been released by the Central Bank - showing that prices continue to differ, notably for transactions involving deposit account administration and credit service maintenance.
Lewis: No conflict over candidacy
Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis has categorically denied rumors of a conflict between himself and the Free National Movement (FNM) party leadership regarding his candidacy for the next general election.
Pintard reiterates need for banking sector reforms and shares proposals
FNM leader Michael Pintard has reiterated the need for bank reforms, doubling down on his proposals to change the sector.
‘I will not let the police sweep investigation away’, says father
THE father of a murdered man connected to a corruption investigation says he will not let the police sweep the investigation away.
PM fires official as 3 face court
MARIO Bannister has been fired as the managing director of Clifton Heritage by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis – days after it was reported that a high-ranking male official had been questioned as part of investigations into the murder of Philip Adderley.
ACTIVTRADES: Gold – The eternal safe bet
For millennia, gold has held a unique position as a universal symbol of wealth, serving as a unit of account, a store of value, and a medium of exchange.
Family of man murdered at airport increase reward to $50k
THE family of Geovani Rolle, who was murdered in June as he arrived at his workplace, have increased the reward for information that could lead to justice to $50,000.
FNM bank regulation proposal
This past weekend, I released a brief outline of the key reform efforts that the FNM believes are necessary to create a more dynamic, competitive and inclusive retail banking sector in The Bahamas.
WORLD VIEW: Rising gun crimes in Caribbean - Urgent action required by all
There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger people and gangs.
Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association hosts successful summer camps
THIS summer was hot and so were the tennis activities all across The Bahamas.
INSIGHT: Are we confident in our criminal rehabilitation?
A NUMBER of concerns were raised last week when word went round that a prisoner guilty of a crime that shocked the nation back in the 80s was said to be back on the streets.
GB residents expected to protest GBPC’s proposed electricity fee increase today
Protesters in Grand Bahama are set to return to the streets today as part of the ongoing efforts to oppose the Grand Bahama Power Company’s proposed 6.3 percent rate hike.
Two shootings over the weekend leave one dead and two in hospital
Two separate shootings in the capital early on Sunday have left one man dead and two others injured.
Man seeking to sue government over land where $290m hospital is to be built
A MAN is seeking to sue the government for $25m, saying that land where the multi-million dollar New Providence hospital is to be built has been in his family for centuries.
Bimini residents are ‘not worried’ over cancelled Carnival cruise ship
DESPITE a cruise line removing Bimini from some of its scheduled visits, residents are not expressing great concern at the move.
Finding middle ground on regulating banks
THE topic of banking reform has been in the headlines of late – and while the focus of the discussion has been on regulation, for most citizens they care most about the frustrations of the day-to-day experience.
