Bahamas rejects IMF's $200m Dorian offering
The Bahamas will not be taking up the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) offer of up to $200m in concessionary funding for Hurricane Dorian recovery, the deputy prime minister confirmed last night.K Peter Turnquest told Tribune Business via a messag
Economy fears: Bahamas ranked world's sixth most expensive state
The Bahamas’ ranking as the world’s sixth most expensive nation to live in highlights “a fundamental challenge related to the country’s economic viability”, it was argued last night. Matt Aubry, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) ex
'Don't cry over spilt milk': Exit of Julius Baer
The Bahamas must “not cry over spilt milk” due to Julius Baer’s imminent exit, a former attorney general warned yesterday, and should instead focus on remaining “relevant” as a financial centre. John Delaney, principal of the Delaney Partners law fi
Loan arrears fall $125m in 2019 to decade-low
Total loan arrears fell by $123.5m or 15 percent during 2019 to hit their lowest level for a decade at year-end, a Central Bank of The Bahamas presentation has revealed.The monetary policy regulator, unveiling the status of credit quality within the
Two Breanna accused stay silent
TWO women opted to remain silent yesterday to allegations that two years ago they murdered teenage mother Breanna Mackey in an argument over an $80 smartphone.
VIDEO: Burglars target eastern estates
RESIDENTS in eastern gated communities have had their sense of safety disrupted by a string of home burglaries.
Marital rape not priority for PLP
Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said he could not commit his party to prioritising the issue of marital rape if it takes office in 2022.
Virus quarantine number now at 10
THE number of Bahamians in quarantine for signs related to the deadly coronavirus has increased to 10, according to local health officials. However, there are still no suspected or confirmed cases of the illness locally.
Accused charged with murder after man shot
A man was charged with attempted murder and firearm possession in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Nigel Forbes, 42, of No 16 Bradfield Lane, was charged with attempted murder and three counts of possession of a firearm with intent to put
Lawyer urges jurors to clear man of Valentine's Day killing
THE lawyer for a man accused of killing his godmother on Valentine's Day three years ago in Grand Bahama urged jurors not to convict him, saying police investigations were not thorough.
Prison officer denies making fake sick claims
A prison officer was remanded to his place of employment yesterday after denying allegations he defrauded the government of over $2,000 via a fake sick slip scheme three years ago. Alexander Cortez Burrows entered not guilty pleas to allegations he
GSSSA teams through to final
CHAD Smith struggled with his shot all game until he got open with just seconds left on to the clock to nail a three-pointer to lift the CI Gibson Rattlers past the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves 70-69.
Giants at the double
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants and the Your Essential Store Giants won the New Providence Basketball Association’s doubleheader on Monday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium. In the division one feature contest, the Giants knocked off the Abaco Strong
Poems which sum up my life on this lovely island
Please a little space in your paper to allow me to commend the people of your little nation of nations via your newspaper regarding my experience in The Bahamas.
Don't hide the crime
The policy of the Minnis government to expunge criminal records for what could be described as ‘minor – not serious crimes’ – raises a serious issue of rights of an Employer and right of foreign governments to know if that person applying for employment or a VISA or Residence has been sentenced by a Court of the Bahamas?
Too quick to get rid of Shenique
The abrupt termination of veteran journalist and host of The Conversation at ZNS, Shenique Miller, is being labelled political victimisation by Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters.
Slatter shines as Telco claim triumph
THE most valuable player (MVP) from the City Bowling League competition on Monday night was David Slatter of the Telco Enterprises with a 615 high three-game series. The runner-up was Edmund Deal of the Bahamasair Flyers with a 611-second high se
Disney targets Lighthouse Point work start for 2020
Disney Cruise Line yesterday said it is hoping to begin construction work on its Lighthouse Point destination this year, and is targeting late 2022-early 2023 for the project to become operational. Kim Prunty, vice-president of Disney Cruise Line, t
Minister hails Atlantis owner's reinvest plan
A Cabinet minister yesterday hailed planned reinvestment in Atlantis by its owner as “welcome news” after it abandoned efforts to sell the Paradise Island-based destination resort. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister for tourism and aviation, said there was
Bank: 'No truth' to lay-off, closure talk
A Bahamas-based financial services provider yesterday said it plans to hire extra staff within the next few months as its restructuring nears an end. Marco Netzer, Private Investment Bank’s vice chairman, dismissed financial services industry talk t
