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Parties united against GBPC rate rise

DESPITE regulatory approval for a rate increase in the cost of electricity in Grand Bahama, the government and the official opposition do not believe it is a good time as the island’s economy is still struggling to recover.

GB Power’s ‘major cash flow constraint’ warning

Grand Bahama Power Company yesterday said it will suffer “a significant cash flow constraint” after it was granted just 53 percent of the base electricity rate increase it was seeking.

Digital payments player sees off Sebas seizure

A Bahamian digital payments provider has successfully fought off a bid to seize control of its operations by fully repaying the debt owed to Sebas Bastian’s investment house.

Sir William’s son hits back in $144k dispute

A son of the late Sir William Allen yesterday denied that his father owed a $144,000 debt to a local businessman, and argued that any obligation to repay hinges on a “deal” that has not yet closed.

Probation over marijuana

A MAN, taken to court on marijuana charges yesterday, was placed on six months probation.

SAFE & SECURE: SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Almost two years later and there is seemingly no end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic; the fifth such declared event since 1918. This particular one, though, harnesses the power of the Internet to drive its messaging. The media impact, notwithstanding the global spread, has been immediate and consistent. Perhaps the coverage has done more damage than the actual virus, but that is another story.

University partners in fight against gender violence

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas has taken a firm stance against gender-based violence as it partners with the Bahamas Crisis Centre and Rotary Bahamas in a bold new social awareness campaign.

Judge cuts $66k from Sir William’s outstanding loans

The late Sir William Allen’s estate has persuaded the Supreme Court to slash unpaid loans allegedly owed to a prominent Bahamian businessman by some $66,000.

Don’t alienate NGOs in creating ‘political stink’

The Opposition’s leader yesterday warned the Government not to “alienate” non-profit groups and their donors by creating a “political stink” around the $51m COVID food assistance initiative.

GB Power rate hike approval sparks ‘new regulator’ charge

Renewed calls were made last night for an independent regulator to take over supervision of all Freeport utilities after Grand Bahama Power Company’s base tariff hike was partially approved.

Man charged with murder of Leon Griffin and other killings

A 21-year-old was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with the murder of four people last year, including well-known businessman and former Bahamas Taxicab Union president Leon Griffin.

INSIGHT: Will Dubai spending bring value for money?

AS the wheels lifted on the flights taking the Bahamian delegation to Dubai for the Expo event being held there, the debate over the cost of the trip was already well underway.

Plea agreements bring high rate of convictions

THE Director of Public Prosecutions Office secured a high conviction rate of 85 percent in 2021 while its use of plea agreements recovered after COVID-19 caused disruption in 2020, according to Director of Public Prosecutions Garvin Gaskin.

Dive operator hopes cancellations don’t exceed 15% mark

A Bimini dive operator is hoping COVID-related cancellations do not exceed the current 15 percent level with “40 percent of more” of annual business generated in the first three calendar months.

Sir Sol’s equivalent a must for Lucayan

The Grand Lucayan must be acquired by a Sir Sol Kerzner equivalent to ensure long-term success, a hotelier said yesterday, arguing: “Business model is more important than cheque book size.”

Around town

Sort of around town... the big McDonald protest at their Oakes Field branch seems to be all over as the line up of cars to their drive through lane certainly confirmed that.

Terrence Jones off to record-breaking start

Grand Bahamian Terrence Jones got off to a scorching, record-breaking start in his indoor debut for the Texas Tech Red Raiders to highlight a weekend filled with a number of Bahamians competing for their respective colleges and universities in various meets around the United States of America.

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