Protect the democratic process
Other than the pot calling the kettle black about “shoddy accounting”, what could be the motive for government forcing businesses to provide audited financials with their business licence application?
‘There is no way possible that I would have signed the Memorandum of Articles’
PHILIPPA Arnett-Willie said she could not have signed any Memorandum of Articles on behalf of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations in the month of August, 2012 because she was not a member.
Simms sisters hope to make their presence felt
THEY are often mistaken for twins, but sisters Abigail and Gabrielle Simms from Grand Bahama are hoping to just make their presence felt in tennis like Americans Venus and Serena Williams.
UB Mingoes crush the Pros 96-69
RAMON Dames led four University of The Bahamas basketball players in double digits as The Mingoes crushed The Pros 96-69 in New Providence Basketball Association action at The A.F. Adderley gym on Monday night.
Hield helps Kings hold off Westbrook, Thunder 117-113
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — The Kings sprinted out to a big lead and used their up-and-down style to put Oklahoma City on its heels. Then they got a big lift from Buddy Hield’s perimeter shooting to finish off the Thunder.
Bank beats $25m loan growth goal with ease
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) yesterday said it is on course to increase full-year profits by ten percent after beating its $25m loan book growth target in just nine months.
‘Full probe’ urged into $36k attempt to ‘defraud govt’
The Auditor General has called for “a full investigation” into “a deliberate attempt to defraud the Government” of $36,000 by a Post Office employee in Mayaguana.
Tourism, beauty queen row over govt ‘shell game’
The Ministry of Tourism and ex-Miss Bahamas Universe, Khiara Sherman, pictured, have become embroiled in a new row over an alleged “shell game” involving other government agencies.
Western Air’s jet growth realised
Western Air yesterday revealed it has completed certification for the newly-acquired 50 seater jets that will drive its Caribbean expansion, an executive saying: “It’s been a long time coming.”
Bahamas must end ‘20 years’ of arbitration talk
THE world will not wait for The Bahamas to end “20 years of talk” and establish an international arbitration centre, a top QC said yesterday, with other jurisdictions having already bypassed it.
BAIC slashes financial bleeding by over $1m
The Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC) cut its financial bleeding by more than $1m during the first nine months of 2018, with revenues from its Pop-Up Farmer’s Market growing five-fold.
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D’Aguilar: Emergency runway lights ‘all operational’
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday confirmed emergency lights at all government-owned airport runways are operational.
Minnis wants solar homes for everyone
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says his vision for The Bahamas is that every home becomes self-sustaining power stations with the use of solar technology.
LAWFUL KILLING: Jury rules cops right to open fire on gunman
FOUR police officers were justified in executing a Grand Bahama man who shot and killed an innocent bystander near a liquor store seven years ago, a jury has found.
D’Aguilar defends Cargill’s new role
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar defended the administration's hiring of former National Insurance Board Director Algernon Cargill yesterday, saying the government needs an expert who can help spearhead key aviation initiatives.
High bills spark ‘cut off’ review
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s chairman Donovan Moxey yesterday revealed the corporation was considering a review of BPL’s disconnection policy in view of the temporary hike in electricity costs.
Staff trio accused of RBC theft
A Royal Bank of Canada employee was charged yesterday with stealing just over $170,000 from his employer over a four month period and defrauding the bank of an additional $180,000 within that same period of time.
Teenager faces court accused of shooting man
A 19-year-old man was charged before the courts yesterday with shooting another man to death last week.
USTA: Roberts clinches singles, doubles title
JUSTIN Roberts, the only Bahamian ranked professional male tennis player, turned in his season’s best performance in clinching both the single and double titles at the United States Tennis Association’s Mercedes Benz of Scottsdale over the weekend.
