‘The proper action was taken not to land those persons in our country’
KEITH Bell says immigration officials correctly denied two Moldovan models entry to The Bahamas in a case that has sparked international headlines.
Officers who assaulted two Haitian migrants on paid leave pending investigation results
THE immigration officers who attacked two Haitian men in a barber shop last month are on paid administrative leave. Immigration Minister Keith Bell said yesterday the investigation into their matter is ongoing and will take “as long as necessary” to ensure the right outcome.
Drugs, firearm and ammunition found off Nassau Street
POLICE reported drugs were found along with an illegal firearm and ammunition on Tuesday off Nassau Street by officers attached to Operation Ceasefire.
Oban revival dismissed despite $2.5bn plans
Talk of reviving the $5.5bn Oban Energies oil refinery deal has been dismissed as “foolishness” by the Prime Minister’s spokesperson although an “introductory call” was held with the project’s new owners soon after the 2021 election.
Gov’t challenged: Disclose Royal Caribbean’s PI deal
The Bahamian entrepreneur bidding to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday challenged the Government to disclose full details of the revised Royal Caribbean deal that has “massive hurdles” to overcome.
Commission seeks FTX $426m asset resolution
The Securities Commission is anxious to resolve the ownership of $426m in FTX digital assets under its control due to the ongoing costs it is incurring to secure them, it has been revealed.
$200m GB airport deal can help solve Lucayan ‘eyesore’
A Hayward family member has voiced optimism that Grand Bahama International Airport’s $200m transformation will serve as a “catalyst” for the sale of a Grand Lucayan resort that has become “a bit of an eyesore”.
Pilot Club donates bicycle helmets, promoting brain safety in Grand Bahama
THE Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama will be distributing 50 bicycle helmets to pre-schoolers on Grand Bahama through an initiative called “Brain Power”.
Police seize marijuana while on patrol
Police announced the seizure of a quantity of marijuana during patrols by the dog section on Tuesday. Shortly before 6pm, officers in the area of East Street south, near Domingo Heights, conducted a search of an open yard and found an estimated eight ounces of marijuana with a street value of $520. No arrests were made.
Two Bimini men missing at sea
THE family of two men who went missing on Sunday while travelling from Grand Bahama to Bimini are praying they will be safely found.
PI entrepreneur ready ‘at stroke of PM’s pen’
The Bahamian entrepreneur seeking to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday revealed his financing needs have been “oversubscribed by more than 300 percent”, as he urged the Government: “Make good on our deal.”
‘There’s been no final decision’ on RCI PI Project
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says Cabinet has not approved Royal Caribbean International’s Paradise Island project.
BAHAMAS JOINS LAWSUIT DEMANDING US GUN MAKERS ‘PAY UP $10BN’: Case holds manufacturers accountable for harm caused by their products
THE Bahamas has joined a $10bn lawsuit to hold US gun manufacturers to account for the spread of firearms throughout the region, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said last night.
Should PLP sell GB to US?
A political operative on Facebook claimed that a Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister at the Grand Bahama Business Outlook blamed the island’s protracted economic depression on the COVID-19 pandemic, which is patently false. Grand Bahama has been in the economic doldrums since 2001, the year of the terrorist attacks on the US by Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda.
Tit-for-tat over FTX
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‘Big mistake’ to rush 15% minimum tax
A BAHAMIAN financial services provider yesterday warned it would be “a big mistake” for this nation to rush into implementing the 15 percent global minimum corporate tax rate without first ensuring such a move benefits its economy.
Downtown Nassau tourism incubators expand to two
THE DEPUTY Prime Minister yesterday said there will now be two tourism incubation centres in downtown Nassau because his ministry was unable to find a single location able to handle the demand from Bahamian entrepreneurs.
DPM pledges complete tourism bill consultation
THE DEPUTY Prime Minister yesterday pledged there will be full consultation over the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) Bill after it was withdrawn from House of Assembly debate following an outcry by the private sector.
Dr Fitzcharles named director of operating theatre
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital (PMH) has appointed Dr Colleen Fitzcharles as director of operating theatre. Dr Fitzcharles was the first Bahamian female surgeon at PMH and Doctors Hospital.
Court clerk faces fraud and money laundering charges
A MAGISTRATE’S Court clerk was in tears yesterday as she faced 20 fraud-related charges - with prosecutors alleging she abused her court position for profit and gain.
