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Minnis hits out at lack of preparation for summer heat
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday it is “unconscionable” that Bahamians have to suffer through an intense heat wave because the government was “ill-prepared” for the challenge of generating electricity during the summer months.
‘B.P.L. needs $800m to solve long-term power problems’
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard said yesterday that while an end is in sight to Bahamas Power and Light’s generation challenges this summer, the government has to shell out around $800m in upgrades to get rid of the electricity provider’s chronic problems in the long-term.
Constituencies Commission members to be appointed soon
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said members of the Constituencies Commission will be appointed by the time the House of Assembly meets again on August 3.
PM says no deal signed for private cruise port on Egg Island
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has responded to public outcry over a proposed development on Egg Island, Eleuthera, contending that his administration has not signed any deal to construct a private cruise port there.
‘B.P.L. management failed to anticipate summer demand’
AS Bahamians rage over power cuts during this hot summer, Prime Minister Perry Christie admitted yesterday that the management of Bahamas Power & Light failed to adequately anticipate the challenge of generating electricity during the summer months and prepare for it.
Christie vows to stay as PM
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that he seeks to continue leading the Progressive Liberal Party, including into the next general election, because young members of his government have urged him to do so.
Campaign finance reform not a high priority, says PM
FOUR years after saying campaign financing in The Bahamas had sunken to “repugnant” and sometimes “criminal” levels, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that passing a law to address the issue has not been one of his administration’s highest priorities.
A ‘breath of fresh air’ for Bahamas baseball
On October 7, 2014, the Bahamas Baseball Association and the Bahamas Baseball Federation agreed to resolve their lengthy dispute and work together for the common good of the sport.
38 set to be honoured as National Sports Legends
THE nation’s newest NBA star Buddy Hield, former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, Women’s NBA standout Jonquel Jones, and veterans like Leonard Boston Blackie Miller, Peter Gilcud, swim coach Andy Knowles and sports administrators like Sir Arlington Butler as well as the late Vince Ferguson are joined by the country’s only test cricketer Ivan Johnson in the 38 Sports Legends list as part of the country’s 43rd Independence Anniversary celebrations.
‘Gratified’ by Grand Lucayan bid quality
Hutchison Whampoa’s property arm should “soon” announce the Grand Lucayan’s fate, its advisers saying they were “gratified’ by the quality of bids submitted to purchase the resort.
Bahamas Press Club announces awards ceremony plans
THE Bahamas Press Club 2014, building on the success of its inaugural Pioneer Awards last year, has promised to be “all inclusive” with several new categories when it holds its annual media awards ceremony in November.
Court ‘erred’ on ‘unfiled evidence’ in Baha Mar claim
The Supreme Court allegedly “erred” in relying on “unfiled evidence” from Baha Mar’s receivers to reject Sarkis Izmirlian’s bid to acquire the $192 million damages claim against the project’s contractor.
Moody’s now challenges Govt over debt ratios
Moody’s is now questioning another key fiscal projection by Prime Minister Perry Christie’s government, warning that the Bahamas’ uncertain outlook makes it hard to forecast how high - and when - the debt-to-GDP ratio will peak.
Upcoming regattas get a boost
A pair of regattas received a boost to their fundraising and preparation efforts courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
New Customs rules to 'clamp down on gun smuggling'
NEW customs regulations could clamp down on illegal smuggling of items like guns, State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis said on Friday.
Customs regulations changes to clamp down on gun smuggling into the Bahamas
NEW Customs regulations could clamp down on illegal smuggling of items like guns, State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis said on Friday.
Baha Mar fails to gain control of legal claim
SUPREME Court Justice Ian Winder yesterday dismissed a petition Sarkis Izmirlian’s Granite Ventures filed as part of its process to get the Supreme Court to require Baha Mar’s Deloitte & Touche receivership team to surrender control of a $192m legal claim the company has against China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC).
Sarkis loses bid to buy $192m claims
The Supreme Court yesterday ruled it was legally impossible for Sarkis Izmirlian to acquire the rights to Baha Mar’s $192 million damages claim against the project’s contractor.
Bahamas water polo teams victorious at the Florida Sunshine State Games
THE Bahamas water polo team were victorious in two age groups - under-12 and under-14 - at the Florida Sunshine State Games over the weekend.
Neko Grant's Minnis vendetta
Neko Grant is one of the more fortunate MPs, due to him being in a very safe FNM constituency in Freeport. The Central Grand Bahama constituency is home to many highly accomplished Bahamian families who would not sell their votes for a mess of porridge like many lower income individuals from the ghetto areas of New Providence. Grant is one of the six renegade FNM MPs trying to destroy the leadership of Dr Hubert Minnis.
