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Deltec slams "meritless" claims by former FTX investor
Bank to file motions to dismiss lawsuits alleging it aided and abetted FTX founder in fraud NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deltec Bank said yesterday that it plans to "vigorously" defend against what it described as "meritless" claims by an aggrieved FTX investor that it knowingly aided and abetted in fraud prior to the crypto exchange's infamous [...]
'Protect civil servants who expose the truth'
'Protect civil servants who expose the truth'
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard chided Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Labour and Immigration Keith Bell in the House of Assembly yesterday for failing to answer more comprehensively questions connected to recent immigration controversies, saying that Davis is more concerned with who is leaking information than the truth that's being revealed. "What he should ...
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BPL CEO: Wärtsilä Engines 'Somewhat Compromised
BPL CEO: Wärtsilä Engines 'Somewhat Compromised
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - BPL CEO Shevonn Cambridge making startling revelations into the $95 million dollar Wärtsilä engines bought under the former administration.
Understanding Africa
Understanding Africa
A few weeks ago, I embarked on my seventh trip to Africa. Every time I go to Africa I learn something new, and expand my knowledge and understanding of the heritage and connection between Africa and the Caribbean and America. This trip provided new insight.
Payroll errors costing government $120 million
Payroll errors costing government $120 million
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Salary and payroll errors are costing the government roughly $120 million per year according to Financial Secretary Simon Wilson. Wilson made the revelation yesterday at the Oracle Fusion ERP system training and professional development workshop at the National training Agency (NTA) yesterday. According to Wilson, the issues due in large part to the [...]
The practice of politics in an independent Bahamas, 1973-2023, pt. 1
"The road to Bahamian independence is a story of the loss of civility and respect for compromise." (Author's note: The following article was originally written by invitation of the Independence Secretariat, which, in its infinite wisdom, excluded it from its independence supplement that was published in both major newspapers several days before the observance of ...
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Nassau Cruise Port – Good Or Bad Deal?
Nassau Cruise Port – Good Or Bad Deal?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Days after Immigration and Labour Minister Keith Bell slammed the Nassau Cruise Port deal, Our News has exclusively obtained a copy of the lease and there are some shocking revelations.
Immigration Minister: It's No Baby, It's A Blunder
Immigration Minister: It's No Baby, It's A Blunder
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Shocking revelations made in Parliament Wednesday morning about the Nassau Cruise Port with the immigration minister saying the former government broke the law.
Govt Agencies Need To Pay Up, Says Residents
Govt Agencies Need To Pay Up, Says Residents
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahamians sounding off over the shocking revelation that some government agencies have not been paying NIB contributions in years.
Bahamian TV series 'ThisIs Paradise' lands distribution deal with Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment's free streaming service Crackle
"This is Paradise", the first Bahamian television series to secure a distribution deal with a major American streaming service, is officially on Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's free streaming service Crackle. The show premiered on May 30.