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No COVID slowdown for dodgy financial dealings

COVID-19 did not slow down questionable activities within the Bahamian financial services industry, it has been revealed, with suspicious transaction reports increasing by 26 percent in 2020.

‘Only one service calling at Freeport Container Port comes from South Africa’

OF THE 75 to 80 vessels calling monthly at the Freeport Container Port, only one service comes out of South Africa, representatives of international health organisations and the Ebola Task Force were told by port officials during their weekend tour of the transshipment facility to observe safety protocols.

‘DON’T GO THERE’: U.S. puts Bahamas back on top level alert as cases rise

THE US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told Americans to avoid travel to The Bahamas, citing a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.

Straw market vendors face uncertain future

WITH no income coming in due to COVID-19 restrictions, straw vendors say they fear they do not have sufficient food supplies and income to last for the duration of a two-week lockdown as provisions made by the government are not enough.

We need to stay resolute: PM warns lockdown must continue as another death recorded and cases rising

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the relaxation of lockdown restrictions for southern islands yesterday while disclosing efforts to add an additional 80 beds to the frontline fight against COVID-19.

Welcome for clarity in awarding government contracts

A local contractor has welcomed the new Public Procurement Draft Bill put forward by the government for consultation believing it would fix the lack of transparency in the government bidding process.

Law change to open building inspections

The government is planning to reform construction-related laws so that licensed architects and engineers can approve building works performed by their counterparts, the deputy prime minister has revealed.

More playing time for Sun’s Jonquel Jones?

The Connecticut Sun made arguably the biggest transaction of the WNBA offseason and it could lead to an increased role for Jonquel Jones.

Jonquel cans 16 in Sun's loss to Lynx

JONQUEL Jones posted her second double-digit scoring effort in three games, but her Connecticut Sun lost yet another close finish.Jones finished with 16 points and six rebounds in the Sun’s 80-78 loss to the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday at the Xcel Energy

FNM demand for clarity on landfill contract

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday demanded that the government fully disclose the details surrounding an agreement with Renew Bahamas, a company contracted to manage the city dump, saying the opposition “does not want any closed door bargaining”.

New national record: Pedrya Seymour qualifies for Olympics

A national record and an Olympic Games qualifying performance from high hurdler Pedrya Seymour at the Big Ten Conference Championships highlighted a weekend that saw Shaunae Miller continue her dominance at the IAAF Diamond League in Shanghai, China.

Attorney urges Further reform of 'all or nothing' insolvency laws

The Government was yesterday urged to further reform the Bahamas’ “all or nothing” insolvency laws, a leading commercial attorney yesterday describing them as “archaic” and needing to become more “humane”.

Baha Mar gets $2m severance pay nod

Baha Mar yesterday obtained Bankruptcy Court authorisation to pay almost $2 million in severance monies, with July 20 now seemingly set as the date that will determine the fate of several thousand employees.

VAT health claims change may drain foreign reserves

THE changed VAT treatment on health insurance claims payouts could further drain The Bahamas’ foreign reserves by driving patients to seek care outside the country, a senior executive warned yesterday.

23 points and nine assists for Domnick Bridgewater

DOMNICK Bridgewater returned to pro basketball in the French Nationale Masculine 2 League on what seemed like a moment’s notice, but it took little time for the young point guard to display midseason form.

Professional basketball players making moves

BAHAMIAN professional basketball players in leagues around the globe continue to progress in their respective seasons while others have made the transition to new leagues.Kadeem Coleby continues to perform at an All-Star level for his first place Aki

DRILLING ON OFFSHORE PLATFORM IMMINENT

A Bahamas-based oil explorer yesterday said it is “ready to deliver” on a 14 year-old promise after confirming it will drill its first exploratory well in Bahamian waters in April 2020.

Baha Mar contractors must be ‘made whole’

THE Attorney General yesterday said the Government was resolute that Bahamian contractors “are made whole” for work completed at Baha Mar, amid increasing anxiety over what the project’s newly-announced receivership will mean for local creditors.

Overall champions emerge in All-For-One Regatta

THE New Courageous, the Barbarian and the Crazy Partner emerged as the overall class champions in the second annual King Eric All-For-One Regatta in Montagu Bay over the Majority Rule holiday weekend.

The sky ain't falling

I write in response to The Tribune’s editorial dated December 9, 2014, under the heading, “A failed economy and no accurate information.”

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