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Doing business will cost us more and scare off investors

AS Moody’s prepares to review the Bahamas’ creditworthiness following the Minnis administration’s revelations about the country’s fiscal condition, former Central Bank Governor James Smith warned that a downgrade to ‘junk’ status would raise the cost of borrowing, increase the current costs of debt servicing and potentially scare off investors.

UPDATED: Police open fire as man attacks officers with knife

POLICE shot a man after he allegedly attempted to attack officers with a box cutter during routine patrol on Marcus Bethel Way over the weekend.

‘Blame PLP over new junk threat’

The Minister of Finance has blamed the Christie administration’s efforts “to hide the true extent” of the Bahamas’ fiscal crisis for Moody’s threat to downgrade this nation to ‘junk’ status.

Roberts: Why spend money on trip but not on Independence celebrations?

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday unfavourably contrasted the Minnis administration’s budget cut for the recent independence celebrations with the cost of a trip a government delegation took to Grenada for the Caribbean Co

Police hunt for suspects after two men are shot

POLICE are appealing to the public for help in finding the suspects responsible for two separate shooting incidents that left two men in hospital over the weekend. According to a report from police, the first incident happened when four men, sitting

Resorts World targeted by environment protest

PROTESTS are planned in Bimini this week to object to developments on the island that some residents believe lack transparency and are destructive to the environment.The protests will take place Wednesday and Friday. The main target of the residents’

Prime Minister's Independence message

FELLOW Bahamians and friends of The Bahamas, it is with a deep sense of pride and gratitude, in this my inaugural independence message as prime minister, that I extend a happy independence to Bahamians and friends everywhere.Bahamian pride is evident

Two arrested after drugs and firearms found

TWO men were arrested in Freeport after Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers discovered drugs, firearms and ammunition at a residence on July 5. Inspector Terecita Pinder reported that DEU officers executed a search warrant on a home at Weddell Aven

Flag raised for Grand Bahama celebrations

FLAG raising ceremonies were held in the three districts in Grand Bahama on Friday as part of the country’s celebrations for Independence Day. At 9am, all the local radio stations played the national anthem simultaneously. Minister of Youth, Sports

Governor General: Nation-building is an endless task

Bahamians of all ages gathered in Rawson and Parliament Squares on Friday for the 44th Bahamas Independence Anniversary National Pride and Flag-Raising Ceremony.

Man charged over attempted purse snatching

A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of being the suspect behind an attempted purse snatching.

DNA leader calls for action over impropriety allegations

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney has criticised the Minnis administration for failing to take action against former government officials over allegations of impropriety, calling on the Government to "sue" members of the former Christie administration if criminal charges cannot be filed against them.

Man spared conviction after apology for threat to senator

A MAN who threatened to knock out a senator in a heated exchange over damage to the senator’s car offered an apology to the public official in Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Funeral for Dr Bernard Nottage to be held on Friday, July 14th

THE official funeral for the late Dr Bernard Nottage will be held at St Agnes Anglican Church at 11am on Friday, July 14th, the Cabinet Office announced.

Minnis administration 'remains dedicated' to promised relief

DESPITE presenting a budget that lacked many of its economic plans and revised tax policies promised on the campaign trail, Acting Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday insisted that the Minnis administration remains dedicated to the relief it pledged.

Fight erupts after Dr Bernard Nottage memorial service

DESPITE the Progressive Liberal Party’s state of mourning for the death of former National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage, a fight among party supporters erupted on Thursday night following his memorial service.

Miller: Govt should consult predecessors in bid to lower electricity bills

FORMER Bahamas Electricity Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller on Friday regretted the recent spike in electricity costs, calling on the Minnis administration to "do what is necessary" and consult "people who have some idea as to what needs to be done" to lower the price of electricity for Bahamians.

‘Cocky and arrogant PLP’ must seek forgiveness

THE Progressive Liberal Party lost the general election because its members of Parliament became “cocky, arrogant and dismissive,” according to former PLP Cabinet minister George Smith, who said he believes the former government can bounce back from the crushing defeat.

IDB bans companies for fraud and corruption

THE Inter-American Development Bank has sanctioned ten Bahamian entities for fraudulent and collusive practices, barring those companies and individuals from participating in IDB-financed contracts as well as other linked international organisations.

Jackpot cheats won't be paid

PARADISE Games is defending its actions after patrons of the web shop complained about not getting their winnings.

Ingraham: Something does not smell right

PAYING $8m to a contractor engaged in hurricane clean-up does not pass the smell test, former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said.

No escape from soaring bills

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said while it is unfortunate that consumers have seen a significant increase in their Bahamas Power and Light bills because of “faulty machinery,” the government cannot continue to absorb the cash strapped utility provider’s expenses.

The Island Game pays power bill for home for the aged

THE operator of the Good Samaritan Home for the Aged yesterday praised a local gaming company for effectively erasing its $7,000 debt with Bahamas Power and Light, saying the possibility of having the home’s power disconnected almost gave him a heart

Board appointments to be finishing 'within two weeks'

DAYS after reports suggested the Minnis administration were nearing a finalised list of government board appointments, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday aspects of the appointments were still being discussed and are now expected

Lawyer Requests More Time To Prepare Murder Appeal

A LAWYER representing a man who wishes to contest his murder conviction asked the Court of Appeal for additional time to prepare for the formal appeal.Rolin Alexis, 26, appeared in the Appeal Court yesterday for the expected substantive hearing conc