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BusinessFebruary 1, 2023 at 3:59 am Natario McKenzie

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FTX Digital Markets staff terminated

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several employees of FTX Digital markets have been made redundant, with the joint provisional liquidators indicating that due to the company’s financial position, they are unable to make redundancy payments. The liquidators have indicated that instead, employee redundancy payments will rank as a “preferred claim” against the company. It was unclear how […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several employees of FTX Digital markets have been made redundant, with the joint provisional liquidators indicating that... read more »

February 1, 2023 at 3:59 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessFebruary 1, 2023 at 3:57 am Natario McKenzie

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Demolition orders issued for nine east Bay St buildings

Gov’t drafting new legislation to manage city center Downtown retailers urged to capitalize on tourism uptick NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday revealed that the government has issued demolition orders for nine buildings in the downtown area east of East Street. His comments led to calls from Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) co-chair […]

Gov’t drafting new legislation to manage city center Downtown retailers urged to capitalize on tourism uptick NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy... read more »

February 1, 2023 at 3:57 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalFebruary 1, 2023 at 3:54 am Bethany McHardy

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Munroe calls for all police to be armed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe yesterday threw his support behind potential changes to police gun policy that would allow officers to carry service weapons while off-duty. Among crime-fighting efforts, Munroe underscored the need to also protect the police as the country recorded an increase in all major crimes in 2022. “Now, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe yesterday threw his support behind potential changes to police gun policy... read more »

February 1, 2023 at 3:54 am | Bethany McHardy

LocalFebruary 1, 2023 at 3:52 am Bethany McHardy

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Roberts: Egg prices expected to drop in two months

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value owner Rupert Roberts predicted the price of eggs will drop within the span of two months despite the bird flu crisis in the United States. His comments follow reports that one of the largest egg distributors in the U.S. suffered a loss of 100,000 egg-laying hens. Roberts was confident the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value owner Rupert Roberts predicted the price of eggs will drop within the span of two... read more »

February 1, 2023 at 3:52 am | Bethany McHardy

BusinessFebruary 1, 2023 at 3:48 am Natario McKenzie

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Cruise Line’s PI beach club development must be a win-win for Bahamians, says businessman

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local businessman and political leader has urged the government to ensure that its negotiations with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCL) provide for significant Bahamian integration into its Paradise Island beach club development to secure a “win-win.” “Cruise lines normal do surveys with their passengers to find out what kind of experiences […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local businessman and political leader has urged the government to ensure that its negotiations with Royal... read more »

February 1, 2023 at 3:48 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalJanuary 31, 2023 at 8:30 am Ava Turnquest

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CRIME REPORT: Police hunt for 34-year-old man after woman sexually assaulted and found lying in street

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Police on the island of Grand Bahama are searching for a 34-year-old man believed to have sexually assaulted a 23-year-old woman who was known to him yesterday. According to reports, the woman was found lying in the street at Deadman’s Reef, West Grand Bahama sometime around 1.30am on Monday. “According to […]

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Police on the island of Grand Bahama are searching for a 34-year-old man believed to have... read more »

January 31, 2023 at 8:30 am | Ava Turnquest

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BusinessJanuary 31, 2023 at 4:57 am Natario McKenzie

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NOT OVER YET: Central Bank warns inflation increase still a possibility

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Central Bank Governor said yesterday that consumers could see further increases in inflation before it starts to taper off, according to Central Bank Governor John Rolle. “It’s difficult to say yet whether inflation in The Bahamas has peaked yet,” he said at yesterday’s quarterly press briefing. “What people would observe is […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Central Bank Governor said yesterday that consumers could see further increases in inflation before it starts... read more »

January 31, 2023 at 4:57 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessJanuary 31, 2023 at 4:57 am Natario McKenzie

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Central Bank forecasts up to 6% economic growth for 2023

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas can reasonably expect to see anywhere from four to six percent economic growth this year, according to Central bank Governor John Rolle yesterday. At the regulator’s quarterly press briefing, Rolle noted that the Bahamian economy grew between seven and nine percent last year in large part to rebounded tourism inflows. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas can reasonably expect to see anywhere from four to six percent economic growth this year,... read more »

January 31, 2023 at 4:57 am | Natario McKenzie

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Woman wins case after fraudulent marriage recorded without her knowledge

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A woman who discovered she was married after attempting to register the birth of her child has had the record voided. In a judgment dated January 26, Supreme Court Justice Carla D. Card-Stubbs ruled the 2019 entry of marriage between Talia Destiny Duncombe and Myrtho Noel be deleted from the Register of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A woman who discovered she was married after attempting to register the birth of her child has... read more »

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LocalJanuary 31, 2023 at 4:49 am Bethany McHardy

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Supreme Court rules Immigration officer sexually assaulted detainee “on a frolic of his own”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The estate of a deceased Jamaican mother of four was awarded damages by Senior Justice Indra Charles after a nearly three-year-long civil case over her false imprisonment and sexual assault in 2014. In 2019, Claudia Bethel filed a civil suit against five defendants claiming that she was unlawfully detained by police and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The estate of a deceased Jamaican mother of four was awarded damages by Senior Justice Indra Charles... read more »

January 31, 2023 at 4:49 am | Bethany McHardy

BusinessJanuary 31, 2023 at 4:46 am Natario McKenzie

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FNM to Gov’t: No new taxes unless you cut spending

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After Health and Wellness Minister Michael Darville recently revealed that government is preparing legislation that will impose a tax for sugar and excess salt, the Opposition said yesterday that it rejects any discussion on any additional tax measures being contemplated by the Davis administration. “First, who are we to believe, didn’t the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After Health and Wellness Minister Michael Darville recently revealed that government is preparing legislation that will impose... read more »

January 31, 2023 at 4:46 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalJanuary 31, 2023 at 4:45 am Bethany McHardy

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Loved ones mourn loss of Eleuthera guidance counselor in road crash

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Traffic accidents have become alarming to government officials as fatalities continue to rise, according to the Minister of Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting. In response to the accident on January 28 that took the life of 27-year-old Chara Major, the South Eleuthera MP said that the incident was “very unfortunate” and extended […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Traffic accidents have become alarming to government officials as fatalities continue to rise, according to the Minister... read more »

January 31, 2023 at 4:45 am | Bethany McHardy

LocalJanuary 31, 2023 at 4:43 am Bethany McHardy

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Bain Town residents reflect on 50th Independence

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An unemployed father of fourteen yesterday questioned whether there is a reason to celebrate the country’s 50th anniversary despite feeling ignored by the government. While there were residents in Bain Town who expressed similar views, Eyewitness News spoke to others within the community who reflected a more optimistic view of the July […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An unemployed father of fourteen yesterday questioned whether there is a reason to celebrate the country’s 50th... read more »

January 31, 2023 at 4:43 am | Bethany McHardy

BusinessJanuary 30, 2023 at 4:00 am Natario McKenzie

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SATURATION PATROLS: Police Commissioner outlines “zero tolerance” approach as murders up by eight percent in 2022

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Murders in the country increased by eight percent last year to 128, with 34 persons being killed while out on bail. Police Commission Clayton Fernander revealed updated crime statistics for 2022 during a press conference on Friday. He committed the organization to a “zero tolerance” approach to both minor and major crimes […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Murders in the country increased by eight percent last year to 128, with 34 persons being killed... read more »

January 30, 2023 at 4:00 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalJanuary 30, 2023 at 3:57 am Natario McKenzie

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CRIME STATS: Reported incidents of rape up 15%

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A women’s rights advocate called on the government to address sexual violence as part of its overall crime-fighting agenda as recently released crime statistics revealed a 15 percent increase in reported incidents of rape in the country. During a recent press conference on 2022 crime statistics, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander revealed that […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A women’s rights advocate called on the government to address sexual violence as part of its overall... read more »

January 30, 2023 at 3:57 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalJanuary 30, 2023 at 3:56 am Natario McKenzie

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CASE CLOSED: Police commissioner says not enough evidence that Coleby-Davis struck officer

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The police probe into claims Transport and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis struck an officer with her vehicle during Carnival festivities last May has been closed due to insufficient evidence. Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander told the media the matter is now “closed” at a press conference on Friday. “Our legal team has viewed […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The police probe into claims Transport and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis struck an officer with her vehicle... read more »

January 30, 2023 at 3:56 am | Natario McKenzie

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Bell announces temporary ban on work permits for Haitian citizens

Immigration Minister confirms he approved work permit of Haitian migrant apprehended this week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Labour and Immigration Minister Keith Bell yesterday announced the implementation of stricter measures regarding the granting of work permits and permits to reside to Haitian citizens with immediate effect. During a press conference yesterday Bell acknowledged the increased social […]

Immigration Minister confirms he approved work permit of Haitian migrant apprehended this week NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Labour and Immigration Minister... read more »

January 30, 2023 at 3:55 am | Natario McKenzie | 4

LocalJanuary 30, 2023 at 3:54 am Natario McKenzie

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CRIME STATS: Armed robberies up 34 percent

COP: 555 incidents reported in 2022 Two in custody over ‘back to back’ armed robberies at Baha Mar’s golf course NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander yesterday confirmed that two persons are in custody in connection with recent ‘back to back’ armed robberies at Baha Mar’s golf course, as he revealed that reports of […]

COP: 555 incidents reported in 2022 Two in custody over ‘back to back’ armed robberies at Baha Mar’s golf course... read more »

January 30, 2023 at 3:54 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessJanuary 30, 2023 at 3:52 am Natario McKenzie

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Izmirlian pushing for trial date in “massive fraud” suit against CCA

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorneys for Sarkis Izmirlian are now seeking a trial date “as soon as possible” for the former Baha Mar developer’s fraud case against the mega resort’s Chinese contractor. In a January 27th letter to New York Supreme Court Judge Andrew Borrok, attorneys for Izmirlian’s BML Properties vehicle requested that the judge set a […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorneys for Sarkis Izmirlian are now seeking a trial date “as soon as possible” for the former... read more »

January 30, 2023 at 3:52 am | Natario McKenzie

LocalJanuary 30, 2023 at 3:51 am Natario McKenzie

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Top cop hopeful for “some movement” at Coroner’s Court next month

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There could be “some movement” at Coroner’s Court as early as next month, according to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander, who acknowledged a number of police-involved killings are awaiting an inquest. Fernander released the crime statistics for 2022 on Friday. He revealed that there were 170 complaints made by civilians against police […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There could be “some movement” at Coroner’s Court as early as next month, according to Commissioner of... read more »

January 30, 2023 at 3:51 am | Natario McKenzie