Prime Minister States A Consensus Has Been Reached on The Baha Mar Project

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Hubert Ingraham announced that a consensus has been reached on a number of significant issues related to the proposed Baha Mar Cable Beach Development, following talks with the principals during his recent visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During a press conference held Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the British Colonial Hilton, the Prime Minister commented on some of the significant elements of his visit, regarding bilateral and multilateral issues.

“As a result of candid discussions with the Chinese Export Bank, the China State Construction Company, and following upon discussions between those companies and their partner, Baha Mar, I can

Prime Minister States A Consensus Has Been Reached on The Baha Mar Project

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Hubert Ingraham announced that a consensus has been reached on a number of significant issues related to the proposed Baha Mar Cable Beach Development, following talks with the principals during his recent visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During a press conference held Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the British Colonial Hilton, the Prime Minister commented on some of the significant elements of his visit, regarding bilateral and multilateral issues.

“As a result of candid discussions with the Chinese Export Bank, the China State Construction Company, and following upon discussions between those companies and their partner, Baha Mar, I can

Prime Minister States A Consensus Has Been Reached on The Baha Mar Project

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Hubert Ingraham announced that a consensus has been reached on a number of significant issues related to the proposed Baha Mar Cable Beach Development, following talks with the principals during his recent visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During a press conference held Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the British Colonial Hilton, the Prime Minister commented on some of the significant elements of his visit, regarding bilateral and multilateral issues.

“As a result of candid discussions with the Chinese Export Bank, the China State Construction Company, and following upon discussions between those companies and their partner, Baha Mar, I can

Prime Minister States A Consensus Has Been Reached on The Baha Mar Project

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Hubert Ingraham announced that a consensus has been reached on a number of significant issues related to the proposed Baha Mar Cable Beach Development, following talks with the principals during his recent visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During a press conference held Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the British Colonial Hilton, the Prime Minister commented on some of the significant elements of his visit, regarding bilateral and multilateral issues.

“As a result of candid discussions with the Chinese Export Bank, the China State Construction Company, and following upon discussions between those companies and their partner, Baha Mar, I can

Straw Vendors Outraged

By Scieska Adderley

Angry vendors who were upset with an announcement of an increase in rent speak with members of the press. (Photo by Torrell Glinton)

Works Minister Neko Grant dropped a bombshell on scores of straw market vendors yesterday when he announced that they would only be allowed to sell authentic Bahamian products in the new Bay Street Straw Market when it opens.

The announcement sent dozens of irate straw market vendors into a frenzy.

Mr. Grant said vendors would therefore be prohibited from selling counterfeit goods.

Just recently nine straw vendors were arrested and charged in New York for attempting to traffic counterfeit goods.

In the aftermath, many

Straw Vendors Outraged

By Scieska Adderley

Angry vendors who were upset with an announcement of an increase in rent speak with members of the press. (Photo by Torrell Glinton)

Works Minister Neko Grant dropped a bombshell on scores of straw market vendors yesterday when he announced that they would only be allowed to sell authentic Bahamian products in the new Bay Street Straw Market when it opens.

The announcement sent dozens of irate straw market vendors into a frenzy.

Mr. Grant said vendors would therefore be prohibited from selling counterfeit goods.

Just recently nine straw vendors were arrested and charged in New York for attempting to traffic counterfeit goods.

In the aftermath, many

Mother Of Two Killed

By ANDREW J.W. KNOWLES

Shande Sharee Cartwright became the country's latest murder victim after she was stabbed on a beach in the Adelaide Village area on Monday night.

A Royal Bank of Canada worker and mother of two was brutally stabbed to death on a secluded beach Monday night, police have confirmed.

Authorities have identified the woman as 22-year-old Shande Cartwright of Johnson Road.

 

Police said a group of men stabbed her on Adelaide Beach at 9:00 p.m.

 

Her boyfriend, who was with her at the time, was also stabbed several times.

 

Police said the boyfriend, who has not been identified, was taken to the hospital.

 

Cartwright, however, died on the scene.

 

On Tuesday, Cartwright’s Facebook page was lit ablaze with condolences pouring in from family and friends.

 

One of Cartwright’s coworkers, who spoke on condition of animonity, described the atmosphere at the bank as a “depressing” one, as Cartwright was a cheerful person and

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Prime Minister States A Consensus Has Been Reached on The Baha Mar Project

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Hubert Ingraham announced that a consensus has been reached on a number of significant issues related to the proposed Baha Mar Cable Beach Development, following talks with the principals during his recent visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During a press conference held Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the British Colonial Hilton, the Prime Minister commented on some of the significant elements of his visit, regarding bilateral and multilateral issues.

“As a result of candid discussions with the Chinese Export Bank, the China State Construction Company, and following upon discussions between those companies and their partner, Baha Mar, I can

Prime Minister States A Consensus Has Been Reached on The Baha Mar Project

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Hubert Ingraham announced that a consensus has been reached on a number of significant issues related to the proposed Baha Mar Cable Beach Development, following talks with the principals during his recent visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During a press conference held Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the British Colonial Hilton, the Prime Minister commented on some of the significant elements of his visit, regarding bilateral and multilateral issues.

“As a result of candid discussions with the Chinese Export Bank, the China State Construction Company, and following upon discussions between those companies and their partner, Baha Mar, I can

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

PLP Rhetoric: Continually Dividing to Conquer the Bahamas

I was recently involved in a matter whereby a PLP Senator, Jerome Fitzgerald, stated in the Upper Chamber of Parliament that the company I work for "committed an egregious offence against the Stamp Tax" Act.

In a nutshell, we submitted an entry on May 25, 2010, for goods that arrived on May 24, 2010. The entry was approved on May 25, 2010, according to the Bahamas Customs stamp on it, and the Government announced a new tax rate on May 26, 2010. On May 27th we paid the approved entry, after getting a Manager's Cheque from the bank as usual, and collected the product off the dock. 83% of it was subsequently sold. Almost a month later Mr. Fitzgerald took advantage of his lofty position of power and made his comments described above. To make matters worse, Bahamas Customs rescinded their original approval and charged the higher rate of duty

Prime Minister States A Consensus Has Been Reached on The Baha Mar Project

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Hubert Ingraham announced that a consensus has been reached on a number of significant issues related to the proposed Baha Mar Cable Beach Development, following talks with the principals during his recent visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During a press conference held Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the British Colonial Hilton, the Prime Minister commented on some of the significant elements of his visit, regarding bilateral and multilateral issues.

“As a result of candid discussions with the Chinese Export Bank, the China State Construction Company, and following upon discussions between those companies and their partner, Baha Mar, I can

The Bahamas Senator's Right to Libel?

Sir Winston Churchill once said that "democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all the rest." We have a clear example of that when it states in our Constitution "no civil or criminal proceedings may be instituted against any senator......by reason of any matter or thing so brought by him by petition, bill, motion or otherwise."

A few weeks ago Senator Jerome Fitzgerald decided to attack the integrity of Nassau Motor Co. on the floor of the Senate. In a recent letter to the Press Mr. Rick Lowe, a director of the Company, presented the true facts of

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

The Bahamas Senator's Right to Libel?

Sir Winston Churchill once said that "democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all the rest." We have a clear example of that when it states in our Constitution "no civil or criminal proceedings may be instituted against any senator......by reason of any matter or thing so brought by him by petition, bill, motion or otherwise."

A few weeks ago Senator Jerome Fitzgerald decided to attack the integrity of Nassau Motor Co. on the floor of the Senate. In a recent letter to the Press Mr. Rick Lowe, a director of the Company, presented the true facts of

The Bahamas Senator's Right to Libel?

Sir Winston Churchill once said that "democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all the rest." We have a clear example of that when it states in our Constitution "no civil or criminal proceedings may be instituted against any senator......by reason of any matter or thing so brought by him by petition, bill, motion or otherwise."

A few weeks ago Senator Jerome Fitzgerald decided to attack the integrity of Nassau Motor Co. on the floor of the Senate. In a recent letter to the Press Mr. Rick Lowe, a director of the Company, presented the true facts of

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

The Bahamas Senator's Right to Libel?

Sir Winston Churchill once said that "democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all the rest." We have a clear example of that when it states in our Constitution "no civil or criminal proceedings may be instituted against any senator......by reason of any matter or thing so brought by him by petition, bill, motion or otherwise."

A few weeks ago Senator Jerome Fitzgerald decided to attack the integrity of Nassau Motor Co. on the floor of the Senate. In a recent letter to the Press Mr. Rick Lowe, a director of the Company, presented the true facts of

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved

Houses Under Threat

By IANTHIA SMITH

Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)

Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."

According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.

"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved