FTX customers
I have seen a pie chart from, https://twitter.com/whalechart/status/ 1595384133827854336?s=21 – about the global distribution of FTX customers as of “The Petition Date”.
WORLD VIEW – Not a moment to waste: Small island states must defend themselves
CALL me a cynic, but years of participation in negotiations between developed and developing countries have schooled me to be cautious about grand announcements and promises. The devil is usually in the detail. Experience has taught me to remain hopeful, but to be vigilant in ensuring the commitments, pledges and promises are kept.
THE KDK REPORT: Beside the dilly tree
TIM spent summers with his grandparents on the island of Andros during some of the happiest times of his life. He recalls as a child awakening to a warm, bright sunlight that boldly danced across the island sky and wrapped it in a deep red and golden yellow hue.
INSIGHT: The long walk to freedom for women in The Bahamas
THE pomp and ceremony of Parliament was on full display last week – but for the best of reasons.
This year’s Black Friday successful for local businesses
LOCAL businesses said Black Friday was successful this year as customers dashed to the stores to catch the sales. The Tribune canvassed several businesses on Black Friday, which was on November 25.
Marina chief suffers ‘worst Thanksgiving in 30 years’
A former Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president says he has suffered “the worst Thanksgiving in 30 years” while linking the drop-off in boating traffic directly to VAT’s imposition on foreign yacht charters.
NGOs cleared on terrorism: High risks’ $150m turnover
All Bahamian non-profit groups have been cleared of any involvement in financing terrorism with those deemed to present a “higher” risk found to collectively control some $150m in turnover.
AG tells world: Don’t blame us over FTX
The Attorney General last night blasted that it was “a gross oversimplification of reality” for the world to blame The Bahamas for FTX’s collapse as no country had moved “as quickly” to tackle the crypto exchange’s implosion.
BTVI searching for new president
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute has launched the search for its new president.
Wilchcombe plans to discuss issue of marital rape at women’s conference
SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday said he plans to discuss the issue of marital rape among other things next March at a three-day women’s conference.
Elderly woman’s death at Exuma resort believed to be ‘accidental’
AN elderly American woman was found dead at a local resort in Exuma early Friday morning, with officials believing her death was “accidental”.
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina opened
STERLING Global Financial officially opened its Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina on Paradise Island on Friday, marking a significant milestone for the international company.
Police appeal to drivers after two die in traffic accidents
TWO people are dead after separate traffic accidents in Grand Bahama and New Providence over the weekend, prompting police to appeal to motorists to slow down while driving.
AG DEFENDS THE NATION OVER FTX: Ryan Pinder hits out at assertions over Bahamas regulations
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder last night defended the country’s digital asset regulations in the wake of international criticisms over its regime following FTX’s collapse, calling assertions that FTX only came to The Bahamas because it was a poorly regulated jurisdiction “shocking” and ignorant.
PM told: $22m savings if BPL fuel trades done
A draft Cabinet paper seemingly prepared for the Prime Minister advised that Bahamians could enjoy a further $22m in savings if trades were executed to continue Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel hedging at discounted prices.
Man and woman in hospital after shootings
A MAN and a woman are in hospital after separate shootings in New Providence on Friday and Saturday.
Taken aback by how FTX met its demise
Greetings and thank you yet again for the opportunity to address these several points of national importance, I appreciate it.
