FTX implosion threatens perfect ‘40 of 40’ in financial crime fight
The Bahamas’ bid to achieve full compliance with all global anti-financial crime standards before year-end may have been endangered by the implosion of the FTX crypto currency exchange, it can be revealed.
Man survives Shark attack in Andros
AN Andros man is breathing a sigh of relief after having survived a brutal shark attack on the island over the weekend.
Pintard demands account of public funds to BPL
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard demanded the Davis administration provide a full account of public funds submitted to Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), after the government revealed further financial assistance to the entity.
Unlawful sex case is dismissed
A MAN accused of having sexual relations with an underage girl in 2009 had his case dismissed in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Haitian migrants arrested in Grand Bahama
SEVERAL Haitian immigrants accused of illegal embarkation were arrested on Grand Bahama early this week.
AML launches seventh ‘Feed 5000’ programme
AML Foods Limited has launched its seventh annual “Feed 5000” holiday feeding programme with an initial injection of $5,000.
GOVT WON’T APPROVE EVENT FOR ‘FUGITIVE’: Deputy PM responds to reports of event planned by Fyre Festival organiser
THE Davis administration will not endorse or approve any event in The Bahamas associated with “fugitive” Fyre Festival organiser Billy McFarland, Deputy Prime Minister and Exuma MP Chester Cooper said yesterday.
Man ordered to have psychological evaluation
A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on firearm and ammunition charges, however he was ordered to have psychological evaluation.
Pair admit shop breaking, stealing
TWO men admitted to breaking into a convenience store to steal cash and a cellphone.
Two charged with separate murders
TWO men appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with two separate murders in the nation’s capital.
Shaunae doesn’t make Athlete of the Year list
With the voting procedure closed on October 31, Bahamian quarter-miler Shaunae Miller-Uibo fell short of making the list for the final five for the World Athletics’ Women’s Athlete of the Year.
Lightbourne and Dames lead KCKCC to upset over no.19 Pirates
THE Kansas Community College Blue Devils have opened the season with one of the most difficult schedules in all of junior college basketball and got their first upset win over a ranked team led by its talented Bahamian duo.
Boxing team heading off
WITH the 27-member team already reduced because of the lack of funding, Bahamas Boxing Federation President Vincent Strachan said he’s confident the remaining 10 boxers will get the opportunity to travel this week to Kissimmee, Florida.
BAHAMAS GOLDEN JUBILEE GAMES OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture officially launched the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games at Baha Mar on Saturday night.
Valentino Knowles will serve as the new president for one year
AFTER being dormant for quite a while, the New Providence Boxing Association has been re-established with national boxing coach Valentino Knowles being appointed as the new president by the Bahamas Boxing Federation.
Bahamas crypto exchange to ‘prove’ financially sound
A SECOND Bahamas-based crypto currency exchange yesterday pledged to publicly disclose “proof” of its financial soundness and reserves in a bid to reassure jittery investors following the implosion of rival FTX.
Pharmacies ‘doing good’ on price control changes
PRIVATE pharmacies have “been doing good” and “progressing” since reaching their price control deal with the Government, the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association’s (BPA) president said yesterday.
Artists team with union body to place culture at forefront
A BAHAMIAN artists and entertainers’ union has joined the Trades Union Congress (CBTUC) after a two-and-a-half-year wait for recognition, with a labour leader asserting yesterday: “You can’t have a country without culture.”
UPDATED: Deputy PM says Billy McFarland 'considered to be a fugutive'
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper has released a statement regarding Billy McFarland, saying that govt will not endorse or approve any event in The Bahamas associated with him and he is considered to be a fugitive.
