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September 30, 2010
Customs 'detains' firm's 8 trailers over sales report
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
A leading Freeport wholesaler is threatening to take legal action against Bahamas Customs over the 'unlawful detention' of eight trailers' worth of imports, one of its executives telling Tribune Business last night that the situation was harming both its sales and the $1 million per annum duty contribution it makes to the Government's revenues.
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The escalating energy crisis
August 16, 2023
The escalating energy crisis
Dear Editor, This recent Emancipation Day holiday in this 50th anniversary year of independence provided the opportunity to reflect on "how we get so?" One of the "hottest" (pun intended) topics in the media these days is our country's energy crisis. Our "politricksters" have been throwing blame back and forth across the floor of the ...
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'Retire Bell or I will bury him'
July 27, 2023
'Retire Bell or I will bury him'
Suggesting that he has damning information on Immigration Minister Keith Bell, who continues to be mired in controversy over multiple immigration matters, former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday warned Prime Minister Philip Davis that he will "bury" Bell if Davis doesn't fire him. Minnis said Davis has a duty to protect the integrity of the Office ...
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No longer any reason for public faith in Bell
July 26, 2023
No longer any reason for public faith in Bell
Of the numerous controversies enveloping Minister of Immigration Keith Bell, the matter of his reported handling of the undocumented Asian migrants found living at the British Colonial hotel earlier this year stands out in its seriousness.
July 26, 2023
Chinese companies must follow local laws, embassy says
A Chinese Embassy spokesman declined to speak specifically yesterday to the matter involving a large group of Chinese nationals found in January at the British Colonial Hotel in Downtown Nassau without any legal status in The Bahamas, but the official said Chinese companies must follow the law.
Pintard turns up heat on Bell
July 24, 2023
Pintard turns up heat on Bell
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard yesterday turned up the heat on Immigration Minister Keith Bell, reading at a press conference held at Free National Movement (FNM) headquarters the contents of a purported correspondence written by Director of Immigration Keturah Ferguson to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Immigration Cecilia Strachan on January 18, 2023 ...
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Bell admits no action taken against Chinese workers
July 19, 2023
Bell admits no action taken against Chinese workers
Minister of Immigration Keith Bell admitted yesterday that a group of Chinese construction workers at the British Colonial Hilton construction site had irregularities in their immigration status, but weren't taken to the Carmichael Road Detention Centre because it was "unnecessary".
June 28, 2023
Businessman accused of importing guns, ammunition granted $30,000 bail
A businessman accused of importing 10 guns and 104 rounds of ammunition into the country through his courier company was yesterday granted $30,000 bail. Rolando Thomas, who had been in custody since his arrest on June 20, has to report to the East Street South four times a week until his trial, which is set for July ...
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June 27, 2023
Businessman accused of importing weapons from Florida
A businessman has been charged after police seized 10 guns and 104 rounds of ammunition at his courier company.
June 20, 2023
Pilot granted judicial review after Civil Aviation refuses to renew his licence
THE Supreme Court granted a pilot leave to launch judicial review proceedings against the Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority's refusal to renew his pilot's licence.
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