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Superwash chief slams ‘bold faced lie’ on washer tax cuts
A former FNM Cabinet minister yesterday slammed as “a bold faced lie” assertions by the Prime Minister and public service minister that the administration in which he served granted his business beneficial tax breaks.
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Gov’t warned: Don’t dictate how private sector invests
The Government cannot appear to be dictating how private companies invest their monies, a well-known banker is warning, following the furore over insurers possibly having to hold a “minimum” 50 percent of assets in public sector securities.
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PI Yacht Club ‘redesigns’ proposed 69-unit building
The Paradise Island Yacht Club’s redevelopment is aiming to apply for a construction permit during the 2023 second half provided it can obtain preliminary Town Planning Committee approval following its upcoming public hearing.
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Minister pledges Freedom of Information Act roll-out
A Cabinet minister yesterday said some of the proceeds from a $30m Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan will be used to finance the phased roll-out of the Freedom of Information Act throughout government.
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Bahamas’ ‘consent’ to new FTX chief charges blocked
The Supreme Court yesterday blocked the Bahamas government from - temporarily at least - giving the US permission to bring multiple fraud, bribery and corruption-related charges against embattled FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Munroe: Rapes up 64 percent in New Providence
THERE has been a 64 percent increase in rape offences in New Providence despite the country’s other islands seeing a decrease, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.
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NIB rate increase to be revealed next week
THE increase in the rate of National Insurance Board contributions will be revealed in Parliament next Tuesday, State Minister Myles Laroda said yesterday.
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‘They going to pay for that’ says family of mom shot by police
THE family of the 27-year-old mother who was reportedly injured in a police shooting while breastfeeding on Sunday intends to pursue legal action.
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COURT REJECTS ADRIAN GIBSON’S APPEAL: Temporary stay lifted as justices decide the ruling ‘did not have merit’
THE Court of Appeal ordered Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial to proceed yesterday after rejecting his appeal application against Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson’s ruling.
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FOIA system rollout anticipated to be ready before end of year
THE public may be able to make Freedom of Information requests before the end of the year, as the rollout and testing phase of the system is set to be implemented by November.
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Sanctuary for dogs welcomed
The Bahamas Humane Society applauds the incentive of the Bahamas government to create a sanctuary for dogs. It is high time that the plight of animals in the Bahamas be recognised. Potcakes are frequently mistreated and abused and the Bahamas Humane Society has spent the past 99 years trying to alleviate suffering.
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Excitement builds for Bahamas games
With less than four weeks remaining until the start of the sixth edition of the Bahamas Games, excitement is building for the Bahamian-style Olympics. The Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games is another one of the major sporting events to coincide with the country’s celebration of the 50th year of independence.
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Basketball Smiles camp returns for 24th year
BASKETBALL Smiles, one of the most successful Summer Basketball Camps to come out of the United States, will be returning for its 24th year next week.
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NIB rate rise delay to minimise burden
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed the Government decided to push the National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution rate increase back to July 1, 2024, to minimise the increased burden that businesses especially will face.
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New Abaco bridge gives benefit beyond resilience
The Ministry of Works’ deputy director yesterday said the $5.34m construction of The Bahamas’ longest-ever single span bridge will boost eco-tourism and creek regeneration as well as enhancing climate change resilience.
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Minister urges end to pensions anomalies
A Cabinet minister yesterday called pension anomalies impacting Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers to be addressed.
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Independence sales show rapid increase
Independence Day sales are picking up rapidly at merchants ahead of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
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Clint Watson to leave OPM for new role at Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas
Clint Watson, the press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, will take up his new role as general manager of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas on June 16, it was confirmed last night in a statement.
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FACE TO FACE: Love in life and in theatre
WHEN the curtain call is made for the superstars of Bahamian theatre - ones who have helped to shape performing arts in the country into a viable activity that has propelled Bahamian culture - Philip A Burrows and his wife, Nicolette Bethel, will be there.
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Sweeting shares plans to create a ‘safe haven’ to assist animals that are neglected or abused
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Clay Sweeting announced yesterday that his ministry plans to lease land to establish a safe haven for abused, neglected and special needs animals.
