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FNM deputy: ‘Is Gov’t interfering with Baha Mar liquidators work?’

The Opposition’s deputy leader has questioned whether Prime Minister Perry Christie’s interventions with Baha Mar’s Chinese partners are “tantamount to interfering” with the responsibilities of the project’s joint provisional liquidators.

Izmirlian downbeat, but Gov’t is upbeat

Prime Minister Perry Christie’s meeting with Sarkis Izmirlian yesterday achieved “nothing substantial” in attempting to resolving the $3.5 billion Baha Mar dispute, with the latter again demanding that his Chinese partners negotiate in “good faith”.

Hilton deal ‘conflicted’ Gov’t over Baha Mar

The Government’s “conflict of interest” over the $200 million British Colonial Hilton expansion meant it should never have attempted to act as an impartial mediator in the Baha Mar dispute.

ArawakX directors stay in control of BOB battle

The Chief Justice has allowed ArawakX’s principals “to maintain conduct and control” of the legal battle with Bank of The Bahamas over the latter’s six-month freezing of all their accounts.

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Sir Franklyn: ‘High chance’ of new Atlantis ownership

Sir Franklyn Wilson says there is “a high possibility” that Atlantis may undergo a change in ownership in 2019, describing this as a “significant” investment boost for The Bahamas.

Baha Mar companies put in full liquidation

Seven Baha Mar companies have now been placed into full liquidation by the Supreme Court, prompting a well-known QC to say he “can’t understand” the legal strategy pursued by original developer, Sarkis Izmirlian.

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As murder toll hits 85, police aim to stop year’s total exceeding 100

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander is of the view that there is room to “finish the year strong” in the country not surpassing 100 murders this year, while the murder count stands at 85 with four more months in 2022.

Scotiabank beats target with 20% net income rise

Scotiabank (Bahamas) yesterday said it had “exceeded expectations” with the almost-20 per cent year-over-year net income increase it enjoyed in 2013, with the improvement largely driven by “stabilisation” in its non-performing loan portfolio.

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Jonquel Jones and Flame win season opener in China

JONQUEL Jones looks to continue her momentum from the WNBA to the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association.Her Shanxi Flame got the season off to an impressive start with a 92-52 win over Heilongjiang in the season opener yesterday.They got out to a 24

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Conquistadors rout Caribs 107-74 in series opener

HIALEAH, Florida — The opening game of the Florida National University Basketball Classic was not what the College of the Bahamas Caribs men’s basketball team expected.

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CI Gibson Rattlers open up strong in GSSSA basketball

THE CI Gibson Rattlers’ senior girls and boys put the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) on notice after both earned resounding double-digit wins yesterday against the Doris Johnson Senior High School Mystic Marlins.

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Wilson sets sights on COVID ‘fails’

A Bahamian insurer’s parent is targeting companies struggling to rebound from COVID-19, its chairman has revealed, after its corporate structure provided a $2.33m buffer against Hurricane Dorian claims payouts.

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Speaker: Priority must be to deepen democracy

IN HIS last formal communication at Parliament this term, House Speaker Dr Kendal Major yesterday called on whoever forms the new government and opposition to “prioritise” the deepening of the country’s democracy to spark a greater level of trust from Bahamians.

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Minister: Bahamas Ltd 'must get going again'

The Bahamas “can’t afford” to keep its tourism industry shut any longer, a Cabinet minister warned yesterday, as he admitted that the threat posed by COVID-19 can only be “mitigated, not eliminated”.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviatio

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Income tax is NOT ruled out

The Government has not ruled out implementing an income tax, the Deputy Prime Minister revealing yesterday: “We have to consider all options.”

System loss reductions save Water Corp $15m

The Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) initiative to slash non-revenue water (NRW) losses has resulted in savings of $15 million  to-date, the Deputy Prime Minister said yesterday.

Port's tariffs 'fair'

Port's tariffs 'fair' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE "net impact" of Arawak Port Development's (APD) new tariff structure is not "unreasonable" the company's chief executive said yesterday, telling Tribune B

Port's tariffs 'fair'

Port's tariffs 'fair' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE "net impact" of Arawak Port Development's (APD) new tariff structure is not "unreasonable" the company's chief executive said yesterday, telling Tribune B

Port's tariffs 'fair'

Port's tariffs 'fair' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE "net impact" of Arawak Port Development's (APD) new tariff structure is not "unreasonable" the company's chief executive said yesterday, telling Tribune B

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National cricket team 0-4 in the ICC Tourney of The Americas Division 1

THE Bahamas’ national cricket team is still searching for its first win after their recent promotion, pitting them against the top sides in the region.