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October 15, 2015
Bahamas seeking membership on Permanent Court of Arbitration
Financial Services Minister Hope Strachan yesterday disclosed that The Bahamas is in the advanced stages of satisfying the necessary procedural steps to become a member state of the Permanent Court of Arbitration as the Christie administration continues to push its agenda to ensure that The Bahamas becomes an international center for arbitration.
Laroda: 'I have no letter of appointment'
October 14, 2015
Laroda: 'I have no letter of appointment'
Voter registration for those planning to cast a ballot in the 2017 general election - less than 18 months from now - began on October 5, 2015, and up to yesterday, more than a week beyond that time, the post of chairman of the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) remains vacant.
October 12, 2015
Wilchcombe advocates 30-day max turnaround for FDI applicants
Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the future demands that The Bahamas sets a time limit on turning around foreign direct investment applications of no more than one month.
October 10, 2015
British PM rejects CARICOM demands for reparations - and rightly so
For years, CARICOM leaders have been demanding billions in reparations from the British government for slavery. For just as long, I?ve been trying to disabuse them of their legally, politically and morally unsustainable demands.
The need for economic diversification
October 07, 2015
The need for economic diversification
The ongoing saga down at Cable Beach with Baha Mar is a grave cause of concern for the economic wellbeing of The Bahamas and her wonderful people.
October 07, 2015
AG foreshadows China as base for banking relationships
Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson told students graduating from the Hugh Wooding Law School in Port of Spain, Trinidad, that Caribbean states will soon begin to choose China as the locale for their corresponding banking relationships instead of the United States, the traditional partner for regional banks.
Callenders Co. aviation law expert: 'Serious drone incident not if, but when' urges industry regulations
October 02, 2015
Callenders Co. aviation law expert: 'Serious drone incident not if, but when' urges industry regulations
With industry analysts predicting sales of up to one million drones for Christmas, a top aviation lawyer today said drone regulations can't come soon enough.
October 01, 2015
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators officers officially installed
The Bahamas Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) officially installed its executive committee officers at a recent guest luncheon, followed by informative presentations in a conference room at Luciano's of Chicago.
September 04, 2015
Man appeals conviction for murder of mother of his children
A lawyer on Thursday continued his attempt to convince the Court of Appeal to quash the murder conviction of Douglas Pratt, who was found guilty of killing the mother of his two children.
Woman appeals conviction for killing husband
September 04, 2015
Woman appeals conviction for killing husband
The appeal of a woman convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband was yesterday adjourned to October 26.
Raising a nation of brutes
September 03, 2015
Raising a nation of brutes
The story was told in this column in April of this year of a 40-something bejewelled well-dressed woman driving a new luxury SUV, who pulled into a clearly marked handicapped-reserved parking space at a popular grocery store in western New Providence.
Warrant issued for accused human smuggler
September 02, 2015
Warrant issued for accused human smuggler
A magistrate on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for a Bahamian boat captain accused of smuggling 12 Haitians into Little Inagua last year.
September 02, 2015
'Not a snowball's chance in the sun' Rigby becomes PLP leader, says Roberts
Raynard Rigby does not "stand a snowball's chance" in the sun of becoming leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), party Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday.
The Gold Rush 3.0 and beyond
August 28, 2015
The Gold Rush 3.0 and beyond
Dear Editor,
As I get older and mature a little bit more each day, I have come to realize the value of continuous connectivity to the past, the present and, where possible, the future.
August 28, 2015
Parliamentary commissioner won't challenge declarations
Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall noted yesterday the role of the Parliamentary Registration Department is not to challenge or question declarations made by candidates running in elections, but to hold them as evidence.
Closing arguments in armed robbery case
August 27, 2015
Closing arguments in armed robbery case
A jury heard closing submissions yesterday from the prosecution and defense in the armed robbery trial of Shaquille Oliver.
Knowledge is power
August 26, 2015
Knowledge is power
Dear Editor,
Why do we allow those in charge of education to make people feel comfortable with being below average? It is not OK.
Will Cuba's gain cause the region pain
August 26, 2015
Will Cuba's gain cause the region pain
One of the Caribbean tourism industry's greatest concerns may be about to materialize: U.S. citizens being allowed to travel to Cuba on an individual basis.
Butler-Turner says she will sue Gomez for defamation
August 25, 2015
Butler-Turner says she will sue Gomez for defamation
Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner said yesterday she intends to sue Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez for defamation after he told The Nassau Guardian on Sunday he plans to seek leave from a judge to file Election Court petitions to declare her seat vacant for "violation of the constitution" in respect of conflicts of interest.
Glaring conflict
August 23, 2015
Glaring conflict
In 2013 when Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis was forced to defend conflict of interest claims on the floor of the House of Assembly, Minnis insisted that he had declared that he was benefiting from a government contract when he entered politics, and did so again in his declaration in 2012.
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