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Judge dismisses fraud allegations against former DPM and ex-Sky Bahamas CEO
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Supreme Court judge has ruled that Canadian businessman Fred Kaiser failed to prove fraud allegations against former Sky Bahamas CEO and former Deputy Prime Minister K. Peter Turnquest while determining that the latter breached his statutory fiduciary duty and duty of care and diligence. Kaiser had accused Messrs Tunrquest and Butler […]
Murder 41, Man Shot Dead Outside Nightspot In New Providence
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The country’s murder count has been bumped to 41 following a fatal shooting incident which unfolded outside of a local nightspot in New Providence, police said the killing occurred during the early morning hours of Monday April 15, 2024. This incident came on the heels of a similar fatal shooting which claimed […]
URCA fines BTC $209k over number portability rules violations, company to appeal
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last night said that it plans to appeal a $209,000 fine imposed by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), calling it “unwarranted and excessive.” The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was hit with a fine for violations against the regulator’s number portability rules back in 2022, a […]
Imminent demolition of North Eleuthera Shanty Town sparks fear of displacement for hundreds
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Fears have ignited over the government’s plans to demolish unregulated communities in North Eleuthera. The move could potentially displace hundreds of residents and reportedly also impact businesses that employ them. Works Minister Clay Sweeting acknowledged that while “it’s never a perfect scenario, it’s the right thing to do.” The worries have become […]
Tourism Minister says cruise segment surge not just pent-up demand
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas’ cruise segment continues to see strong demand, evidenced by its 43 percent growth rate, according to Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, noting that with the industry’s performance still strong three years post-pandemic it can no longer be attributed to merely pent-up demand. Speaking on the sidelines of the recent Sea […]
