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WORLD VIEW: Scotiabank’s obligation for decades of profits

A CURIOUS double standard is bein g applied by the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) by its decision to sell its operations in nine Caribbean countries to Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) of Trinidad and Tobago.

I was singled out as a thief by Sun Oil, says former employee

A FORMER Sun Oil employee is suing that company for accusing him of stealing over 41,000 gallons of gasoline a year ago, suggesting he was made out to be the fall guy in the matter.

Munnings and Warhawks get 74-58 win over Bain and the Lumberjacks

A PAIR of Bahamian players faced off in non-conference play and another set a new career-high scoring mark to highlight action from throughout NCAA Division I.

It’s official! Bowl week kicks off in Bahamas

BOWL week has officially kicked off in the Bahamas.

Courts need to show the way

In the last fortnight, social media has been obsessed by the PM’s silly remarks about Bahamians having lost their fear of crime under his watch. While foolish remarks by our prime minister have long since become as newsworthy as the sunrise, it is sad to see the focus of the discussion about crime once again misdirecting itself: this time onto the absurd distinction of whether 90 or 110 Bahamians were slaughtered with illegal guns in a given year.

Too many guns are coming in from US

There is a craft which politicians need to learn when to talk and when to simply shut up and be quiet!

Don’t they know it’s Christmas?

Social media is awash with commentary about the time chosen by “someone” to do road works to East Bay Street between the Bridge and Who Knows Where. Not that that little stretch doesn’t need repaving, but OMG does it have to be done at the busiest time of the year when people have the least amount of time available to sit and dither in traffic?

New champions crowned in Father Marcian Classic

The 33rd edition of the Father Marcian Peters Basketball Classic produced new champions in five of the six contested divisions.

Consecutive wins for Deandre Ayton and Suns

WITH a roster in a state of flux and their top scorers back from injuries, Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns scored consecutive wins for the first time this season.

No more NIB letters for business licence

The Government has eliminated the need for companies to provide upfront proof of National Insurance Board (NIB) compliance before they can obtain business licence renewals.

‘First positive financial sector news in decade’

The attorney general will today unveil “the first positive news for financial services in a decade” by revealing that The Bahamas’ compliance with global anti-financial crime standards has been upgraded.

Govt says: We’ve accepted 80-90% of non-profit needs

The Government believes it has “accommodated 80-90 percent” of non-profit concerns over plans to regulate the sector, although it remains on a collision course with the church.

Christmas lights up for 15,000 BPL customers

AROUND 15,000 Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) customers will be able to benefit from the utility’s offer to help keep their lights on over Christmas, its chairman believes.

Bahamas in multiple aviation agreements

The Bahamas last week signed multiple aviation agreements in a bid to stimulate increased airlift that will drive economic and tourism growth.

Royal Caribbean chief: Private isles don’t hurt Nassau

Royal Caribbean’s top executive has refuted arguments that the cruise industry’s reliance on its Bahamian private islands is hurting Nassau, adding that there are “opportunities’” to improve the latter’s product.

Hackers bragging about Central Bank take-down

Hackers are bragging that the Central Bank of The Bahamas’ website was an “easy target” for them to take down, although the regulator says the attack was “stabilised in less than 24 hours”.