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Wynn identifies three sites to avoid ‘parking anarchy’

A Goodman’s Bay developer yesterday said it has identified three potential off-site parking locations for construction workers and staff as it bids to avoid the “anarchy” that occurred during its first project.

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Pintard touts near-$50m equity gain on BPL plant

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) enjoyed a near-$50m equity gain on its ‘Station A’ investment, the Opposition’s leader charged yesterday, slamming accusations of cost overruns as a “misrepresentation”.

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Jurors sworn in after lengthy selection process in Gibson trial

A NEW jury was empanelled yesterday in Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial after a lengthy selection process that dismissed several candidates because of their ties to the accused or witnesses.

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‘Incompatible’ Balmoral condo hotel is rejected

The Balmoral Club’s eight-storey, 50-unit condo hotel expansion has been rejected by the planning authorities because it is “incompatible” with land use and development trends in the community.

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FTX executive violated work permit restrictions

An FTX executive breached Bahamian Immigration regulations by working outside the scope of his work permit, court documents have revealed.

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MITCHELL: CHAIRMAN NEEDS PM’S SUPPORT – Fox Hill MP asks ‘why switch’ as he prepares ‘penultimate campaign’

FRED Mitchell suggested that if Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis does not support the victor of the Progressive Liberal Party’s upcoming chairmanship race, that person would struggle to function and carry out their duties as a vital party agent.

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Top sailor Spencer making some waves

Cartwright joins coaching staff at Brown University

Top sailor Spencer Cartwright has made a name for himself on the waters and will now look to make his mark as an assistant coach for the Brown University sailing team.

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Man in jail for large amount of drugs sentence loses appeal

THE Court of Appeal upheld a man’s two-and-a-half-year prison sentence after he was convicted while being a passenger in a car that had $340,000 worth of marijuana in North Bimini in 2017.

PM: Consumer Protection Bill will help ‘reimagine economy’

The Prime Minister yesterday said strengthened consumer protection laws are a key component in the Government’s plan to “reimagine the Bahamian economy”.

Stop ‘beating dead horse’ over BPL fuel hedge row

A Cabinet minister yesterday urged the Opposition to stop “beating a dead horse” over Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel hedging strategy and summer’s sky-high light bills.

$600m Shipyard project set to boost GB investor confidence

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said Grand Bahama Shipyard’s $600m dry dock ground-breaking should boost investor confidence in the island.

Pintard denies Shell sidelined over engines

FNM leader Michael Pintard yesterday denied that Shell North America was sidelined during the selection process for new engines at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) under the last administration.

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Minister ‘mischaracterised’ BPL’s $21m cost overrun

A Cabinet minister was yesterday accused of “mischaracterising” a review of Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) key generation investment by suggesting it had incurred a $21m cost “overrun”.

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Bank denies ArawakX settlement negotiations

ArawakX’s belief that it stands to win “significant damages” from Bank of The Bahamas is being contested by the BISX-listed bank which says the two sides “have not engaged in any” settlement talks.

Arawak port beats profit target by 18%

Nassau’s main commercial shipping port yesterday revealed it beat its full-year profits target for 2023 by some 17.7 percent or more than $1.4m compared to original forecasts.

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KFC industrial action halt with ‘historic’ deal

Industrial action by Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) staff has ceased, it was confirmed last night, after the franchise agreed to an “historic” deal that will more than double the lump sum payment initially offered.

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PM denies FTX gave Heat ‘court side’ seats

The Prime Minister’s spokesman last night refuted claims he received free “court-side seat” tickets from FTX and other hospitality perks in attending a Miami Heat basketball game.

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Davis administration accused of cronyism on Miller deal

A BAHAMIAN investor who submitted a proposal for the Road Traffic Department accused the Davis administration of “cronyism” for choosing to house the department’s headquarters in Leslie Miller’s Summerwinds Plaza instead.

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SHANTY DEMOLITION COUNTDOWN BEGINS: Social Services to help displaced Bahamians – not other nationalities

THE Ministry of Social Services will provide housing assistance to Bahamians facing eviction from the Kool Acres and All Saints Way shanty towns, where 162 illegal structures are set to be demolished starting Monday.

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Trent Deveaux hopes to get back to minor league

WHILE he’s taking the time to recuperate from an elbow injury that sidelined him this year, outfielder Trent Deveaux said he’s glad to be taking on another important role as a “father to a newborn son” as he waits for his return to minor league baseball.