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‘Total lack of evidence’: Broker’s chief blasts SEC

A “total lack of evidence” produced by US federal regulators means their lawsuit against a BISX-listed company’s principal, and its broker/dealer affiliate, over an alleged $400 million fraud should be dismissed.

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US tells BISX-listed firm: We can get you

Federal regulators have effectively accused a BISX-listed company’s principal, and its broker/dealer affiliate, of hypocrisy over their claims that US law “cannot touch” their allegedly “egregious acts” in relation to a $400 million fraud.

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Comments by Bishop Ellis

I consider Bishop Neil C Ellis to be a spiritual giant in the Bahamian Christian community who is considered a spiritual father to many young clergymen. With a membership in the thousands coupled with an international reach that extends throughout the United States of America and the Caribbean, if there’s one Bahamian preacher of the gospel one would think would have the listening ear of the Free National Movement (FNM) administration and Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, it would be Ellis.

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Men’s national basketball team splits wins with Jayhawks

TEAM Bahamas, with the newest addition of Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon, split games 1-1 against the University of Kansas (KU) Jayhawks this past weekend in Puerto Rico.

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Gray and his defence of Christie

On page A3 of Saturday’s 21st February issue of The Nassau Guardian appeared an article under the heading “Gray: Some PLP backbenchers need to revaluate political futures.”

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Gov't and BPC 'dispute' outstanding licence fees

Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday warned against "making mountains out of molehills" after it was revealed the Government had refused to accept its payment of outstanding licence fees.

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Contractor chief: ‘I cut 80% of staff to survive’

The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday told Tribune Business he was forced to lay-off 80 per cent of his own staff “just to survive”, as he called on the Government and private developers to bring “sweet relief” by kickstarting the housing market.

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George Johnson

Mr. George Johnson Age 80 a resident of #10 Gardens Hills died at PMH 11th May, 2019. He is Survived By His Wife: Annamae Davis Johson, Sister: Leotha Miller, Son: Darren Johnson and Numerous other Relatives and Friends.

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Sports in brief

THE defending champions Vixens took game one of the New Providence Women’s Volleyball Association’s best-of-five championship seris in four sets over the Johnson’s Cherry Bombers at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Wednesday night.

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Giants v Cybots tonight

THE 2014 New Providence Basketball Association will again be decided between a pair of familiar foes, perennial contenders and the last two league champions.

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Ludovic Fils-Aime

Ludovic Fils-Aime Age: 80 years, A resident of Masons Edition, Nassau, N.P.; The Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday 23rd October, 2016. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at …

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Open letter to Prime Minister Perry Christie

Dear Prime Minister, The Scriptures remind us, "Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me." I appeal to you to reinstate the 80 terminated officers of the Urban Renewal Programme.

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Is Christie now tolerant of such victimisation?

Prime Minister Christie once said: “There will be no payback time under my administration.”

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Taxis suffer 80% business fall-off

Taxi drivers have seen an 80 percent fall in business as they enter the traditionally slow September period, their union head said yesterday, adding that COVID testing and changed protocols are also to blame.

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'Neighbourhood watch a great success'

WITH more than 80 neighbourhood watch groups in New Providence, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has witnessed much success in its fight against crime and restoring peace in communities, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.

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Resorts seek Memorial Day business boost

MAJOR resorts on New Providence are looking to capitalise on a “busy” US Memorial Day weekend, one resort manager telling Tribune Business yesterday that occupancy levels would be in the mid-80 per cent range.

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Resorts 'solidly booked' for Easter

SEVERAL major Nassau-based hotels are anticipating high occupancies for the Easter period, one senior executive telling Tribune Business: “We are absolutely solidly booked”.

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James Rosco Major

James Rosco "ACE" Major age 59 years of Sunlight Cottage died on August 4 2014. He is survived by his children: D' Angelo, Rosco and Shenique Major; Siblings: Dale Dacis, Camielle Curry, Sonia Davis Bethseba and Gaynell. Funeral Arrangement will …

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The undefeated

DICK Anderson remembered it as clear as day. When you go through a perfect season, how could one forget.

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Liquidator readies control plan for Alliance accounts

Liquidators for an alleged $340 million Ponzi scheme are planning to apply to the Supreme Court for permission to gain control over six accounts they have been denied access to by a BISX-listed firm’s broker/dealer affiliate.