Granite Ventures appeals Baha Mar ruling on $192m claim against contractors
GRANITE Ventures Ltd said on Wednesday it is appealing the Supreme Court's denial last month of its motion to pursue the claims filed by Baha Mar Ltd against China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) for non-performance and failure on other obligations by its subsidiary, China Construction America (CCA) Bahamas, with respect to the stalled Cable Beach mega resort.
FNM candidate suspends his campaign amid ‘in-fighting’
LEONARD Sands, the Free National Movement’s (FNM) candidate for Bain and Grants Town, said yesterday the continued “infighting” within the party as well as “personal considerations” have forced him to suspend his campaign.
Customers to face continued power cuts
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) customers can expect “continued outages” and power failures for “at least the remainder of the week” as the electricity provider continues to “struggle” with a significant generation shortfall.
Former Chief Justice becomes a victim of crime in Florida
FORMER Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett said yesterday he was “doing well” and in high spirits after he and a group he was travelling with were the victims of theft during a shopping trip in Florida this week.
Road blocked off in protest at working conditions at Sandals
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (BHMAWU) yesterday protested against the “horrible working conditions” at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort.
UPDATED: U.S. hits back with Bahamas travel advisory
THE United States Embassy released a security message yesterday urging its citizens and US visitors in Nassau and Paradise Island to exercise heightened personal security awareness, pointing out that armed robberies and violent crime remain primary criminal threats.
Minnis warns country will be hurt by further downgrade by Moody’s
A FURTHER downgrade from international credit rating agency Moody’s would “hurt our country immensely”, Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
Butler-Turner defends 30-year sentence plan
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner has defended her plan for a 30-year minimum sentence for convicted murderers, stressing that a country led by her and running mate Dr Duane Sands would “enact tough measures” on crime while not infringing on anyone’s constitutional rights.
Seven face court over guns found during resort raid
SIX adults and a minor were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on weapon and ammunition charges stemming from a firearms raid at a small West Bay Street resort over the weekend.
Junkanoo-style party to celebrate great employees
A JUNKANOO Carnival-styled celebration with over 300 people taking part in a parade and lining the route was the highlight of a day during which outstanding members of employee teams from The Cove and The Reef at Atlantis, Paradise Island, were recognised.
Atlantis trains volunteers for hurricane season
ATLANTIS has been getting ready for the hurricane season by hosting a series of volunteer training exercises at the Paradise Island resort for team members who have signed up for duty should a storm threaten the area.
BTVI students celebrate achievements at graduation
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI) is not “a dumping ground for low-achieving students or those who are not college material”, graduating students heard from the insititution’s first president during its recent commencement exercise.
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Ministry of Education headquarters closed for a week for air conditioning repairs
THE Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) will remain closed to the public until Monday as officials continue efforts to repair a faulty air-conditioning unit at its Thompson Boulevard offices.
Union action blocks West Bay Street
THE BAHAMAS Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (BHMAWU) staged a major industrial action early on Tuesday after officials at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort refused to discuss several ongoing labour disputes.
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