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.
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.
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.
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.
Moore: Govt failing to tackle crisis of mothers prostituting daughters
ONE year after Social Services Minister Myles Laroda reported a disturbing rise in cases of mothers prostituting their daughters, the Bahamas Urban Youth Development Centre (BUYDC) says the government has failed to create a comprehensive, funded national response to the issue.
BOMB SCARE: Grand Bahama electricity cut for four hours after threat to power company
A BOMB threat forced an emergency shutdown of Grand Bahama’s main power plant Tuesday morning, plunging large parts of the island into darkness and halting business across Freeport.
Man shot dead outside Shirley Street gym after morning workout
A MAN leaving an early-morning workout was shot dead yesterday in the parking lot of the Shirley Street Shopping Plaza, just steps from the gym he had attended for nearly three years.
‘We were promised that we would be well taken care of and it hasn’t happened’
SOME employees of Grand Lucayan Resort are now facing growing uncertainty about their future amid impending staff layoffs, accusing the government of leaving them in limbo for months and giving them false hope that caused missed opportunities.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The energy-sapping struggle for perfection and a heart-felt apology to a good family
WE SPEND a lot of time trying to get things right, which also means avoiding getting them wrong.
Teen accused of new year’s day jewellery robbery granted bail
A 15-year-old boy accused of robbing a man of jewellery on West Bay Street on New Year’s Day was granted bail yesterday.
Indecent assault suspect claiming mental illness remanded for psych evaluation
A MAN accused of inappropriately touching a woman was sent to prison for psychological evaluation yesterday after claiming mental illness.
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.
Cooper orders probe into Exuma runway lights after patient’s death
AN emergency medical flight into Exuma International Airport on Wednesday night may have been affected by a runway lighting issue, and the intended patient later died, Exumas and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper said.
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.
Gov’t digital chief says its critical to build trust
The Government’s parliamentary secretary responsible for digital development yesterday said it was critical to improve trust in technology with Bahamians concerned about switching from manual voter registration to a biometric voter identification card.
Grand Bahama resort and deep-water marina to sell at auction
AN oceanfront resort and deep-water marina on the western tip of Grand Bahama is headed to auction next month, with bidding expected to begin on March 18 and close on March 25.
Online child protection plans targeted for Cabinet approval
The Government’s cyber response team is is drafting a Child Online Protection Strategy that it hopes to have approved by Cabinet this year.
Williams Island: The boneyard of bullet-ridden drug planes
NOT long ago, a former American bank robber who faked being a doctor from Eleuthera dominated the Andros drug trade from a manse in Cable Beach.
Plea deal sees serial armed robber get 20 years in jail
A REPEAT offender was sentenced to 20 years in prison yesterday after being convicted of a 2017 armed robbery of a web shop.
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