Tyreke Mallory, 21, (left) and Ricardo Jones, 27, are escorted to court on Friday to face murder and abetment to commit murder charges. Photos: Vandyke Hepburn

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TWO Freeport men were charged in the Freeport Magistrates Court on Friday in connection with the islands third murder.

Ricardo Jones, 27, of No 44 Strafford Way; and Tyreke Antonio Mallory, 21, of No 4 Scott Avenue, appeared before Magistrate Rengin Johnson in Court Three.

Mallory was charged with the murder of Frithzon Kersaint. It is alleged that on February 23, at Freeport, the accused intentionally caused the death of Kersaint by means of unlawful harm.

Jones was charged with abetment to commit murder. It is alleged that on the same date and place, he aided and abetted Mallory in the commission of the murder of Kersaint.

According to reports, police were called to several disturbances in the Caravel Beach area last Sunday when gunshots were heard, and a man was found dead.

Mallory was represented by Paco Deal of Carlson Shurland & Co. Neither of the accused men was required to enter a plea to the charges, which are both indictable offences.

Because the Magistrates Court cannot grant bail for such offences, Magistrate Johnson informed the accused men that bail was denied, but that they could make a bail application to the Supreme Court.

The case was adjourned to May 19 when it will proceed by way of the Voluntary Bill of Indictment.

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Edward VIII and Wallis Simpsons former Bahamas home is on the market for $8.5 million.

After Edward abdicated the British throne so he could marry American socialite Wallis Simpson, whom he wed in 1937, he became the Duke of Windsor by his brother King George VI and was appointed Governor of the Bahamas, a job that allowed him to live and work on the island for five years.

While the official Governors mansion was being refurbished to Simpsons liking, the couple lived in Sigrist House, a 15,000-square-foot private gated residence, which occupies four acres on the crest of Prospect Ridge in Cable Beach, Nassau.

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Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's Nassau home | Damianos Sothebys International Realty

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's Nassau home | Damianos Sothebys International Realty

Built in the mid-1930s by British aviation pioneer and movie producer Frederick Sigrist, the sprawling estate boasts a total of 15 bedrooms accompanied by 13 full bathrooms, which is spread across a four-bedroom suite main residence, two four-bedroom guesthouses and a three-bedroom apartment.

Designed with expansive patios and extensive high ceiling loggia make spaces either it either an intimate getaway spot or the perfect place to host occasions, with 12 foot ceilings allowing for optimal air circulation throughout.

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Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's Nassau home | Damianos Sothebys International Realty

The Great Room and office are paneled with white mahogany, which was hand selected in Honduras before being taken to England for the milling. There are a total of four fireplaces, all of which were imported from country homes in Britain and custom fit for the estate.

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's Nassau home | Damianos Sothebys International Realty

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's Nassau home | Damianos Sothebys International Realty

The land possesses flourishing tropical gardens, which include fruit and coconut trees, a swimming pool and jacuzzi, all of which are stocked with the beautiful views of the saltwater canals and Atlantic Ocean.

The gourmet kitchen has its own custom cabinetry, which has been upgraded for a thoroughly contemporary functional workspace.

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Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's Nassau home | Damianos Sothebys International Realty

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's Nassau home | Damianos Sothebys International Realty

The private residence, listed by Damianos Sothebys International Realty, is in an ideal spot close to, but not too near, the beaches, shopping and all of the new amenities offered at the Baha Mar Resort and Casino.

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The American-born Duchess of Windsor, who died in April 1986, is the reason Queen Elizabeth eventually took the throne. King Edward VIII, gave up the throne after less than a year because his family (and parliament) wouldnt accept Simpson, the woman he loved (and a two-time divorced American) as Queen.

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Edwards abdication put his younger brother, George VI, on the throne, thus making the present Queen Elizabeth II the heir apparent.

Queen Elizabeth is the U.K.s longest-reigning monarch, with Feb. 6 officially marking 68 years since she took the throne.

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Big data is taking over seemingly every industry discipline from STEM research to banking. The more banks begin to introduce innovative technology into their customer and professional experience, the more customers they can serve. A large customer base requires more efficient services, something that can be helped by improving the data science aspect of banking.

According to Deltec Bank & Trust, The Bahamas 'There is an immense amount of data that is generated and managed in banking and finance, especially as customer use leans more and more toward the digital realm. Big data analytics have allowed banks to keep up with customer demand by the gathering of electronic records, abundant, dynamic data storage, and acquiring real-time industry insight. The rapid technological changes in the industry have given rise to financial technology, or 'Fintech, the main applications of which are to make online transactions and ease the process of managing investments.

What is Big Data?

Big data in and of itself is essentially exactly what it sounds like. Falling under the umbrella of data science, this term simply refers to large datasets that need to be statistically analyzed to visualize trends and correlations. In the field of banking and finance, the large datasets allow employees to predict customer behavior and strategize business activity based on that.

There are two primary divisions of data:

The value of data is very much dependent on how it was collected, processed, and stored. The interpretation of that data is even more important, as it directly influences business activity, and therefore success. As the technology becomes more widespread, banking professionals become more precise and significantly faster in their work.

The Benefits of Big Data in Banking

The uses of big data in the banking and finance industries extend much further than just convenience. Also referred to as 'business intelligence (BI) tools, some applications of big data assist professionals to identify risks of money lending and analyzing market trends. These uses will aid finance experts to determine interest rates based on up-to-date data and reduce any risk of errors in customer data records. Safety and security of service have been largely improved, allowing analysts to more easily identify fraudulent transactions and better screen for ineligible customers.

Big data can also greatly improve the customer experience by allowing banks to better monitor customer behavior. Based on data on customer investment patterns, shopping habits, and financial circumstances, banks can improve customer relations and increase maximize lead generation.

There are also many advantages of big data on the customer end: the incorporation of big data into the digital banking experience is what allows customers to check their balances, deposit paychecks, transfer funds between accounts, and so much more. Largely due to the eases of such a self-service experience, banks that have applied the tech to their business have been reported to see a revenue increase of 8% and 10% savings in business costs.

Customer service and relations aren't only improved collectively but for individuals as well. Users of mobile banking apps, for example, can have a highly personalized experience in digital banking, in fact, they expect it! It has been estimated that nearly 1/3 of banking customers expect their bank to be familiar with a certain amount of their personal information. If their relationship with their bank is not based on or somehow tailored to that information, they are likely to end that business relationship.

Artificial Intelligence in Banking

According to Deltec Bank, Bahamas 'AI is an incredibly unique application of big data in any industry including banking.' The use of machine learning based on the statistical analyses of large data sets further improves the customer experience in digital banking. Applications of AI include chatbots in mobile banking apps or websites, along with voice assistance and security in the form of biometric authorization.

Some of the most well-known uses of AI in the industry include Kasisto's conversational AI to use as either a chatbot or virtual assistant, and Affectiva's world-renowned robot, Pepper, a humanoid that reads human emotion.

Although the current applications of big data have already shaken the banking industry to its core, we have yet to see everything fintech can do. The innovation is showing no signs of slowing down, so all banks would do well to move toward integrating the technology into their business model.

Disclaimer: The author of this text, Robin Trehan, has an Undergraduate degree in economics, Masters in international business and finance and MBA in electronic business. Trehan is Senior VP at Deltec International http://www.deltecbank.com . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this text are solely the views of the author, and not necessarily reflecting the views of Deltec International Group, its subsidiaries and/or employees.

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In the 1930s, King Edward VIII's desire to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorce and socialite, forced him to abdicate the British throne. After the couple wed, Edward was made Governor of the Bahamas and the newly-named Duke and Duchess of Windsor moved to Nassau. Given that the existing Governor's Mansion was not up to the couple's standards, the house went under extensive renovations. While the Duke and Duchess waited, they moved somewhere a bit more comfortable: Sigrist House.

Now, Sigrist House, where the Duke and Duchess lived in 1940, is on the market for $8.5 million. The house is named after its builder, British aviation pioneer and movie producer, Sir Frederick Sigrist. Built in the 1930s, the mansion has since been upgraded, with vestiges of its history preserved.

Scroll down for a look at the stately home, the listing for which is held by Mark Hussey of Damianos Sotheby's International Realty.

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The home sits on Prospect Ridge in Cable Beach, Nassau.

The residence is 15,000 square feet with views of Goodman's Bay, overlooking the new Baha Mar Resort and Golf Course, and the Atlantic Ocean in the distance.

The home contains fifteen bedrooms and thirteen full baths.

The sprawling estate consists of a four-bedroom-suite main residence, two four-bedroom guesthouses, and a three-bedroom apartment.

Lush greenery decorates the property.

The front entrance showcases some of the landscaping on the home's four-acre grounds.

The home features artistic details.

The main entrance includes two painted motifs, along with decorative moldings and a gold chandelier.

The high-ceilinged gallery is perfect for entertaining.

Internal doors can make the space expansive or intimate, depending on the occaision.

The stately Great Room is filled with mahogany wood.

The room's white mahogany was hand selected in Honduras, taken to England for milling, and then reassembled in Nassau.

The kitchen features custom cabinetry.

The mosaics on the walls depict peacocks and palm trees. All of the kitchen's appliances have been upgraded to create a thoroughly modern, functional workspace.

The master bedroom includes hardwood floors and white moldings.

This room is certainly fit for a king and queen.

The property has room for plenty of guests.

One of the fifteen bedrooms on the grounds features green accents and a patio.

Outside, there is a pool, jacuzzi, and an al fresco dining area.

This deck is just part of the home's vast four acres of flowering tropical gardens, including fruit and coconut trees.

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Bank looks to transform its customers' experience with digital technology

NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Newgen Software Inc., a global provider of low code automation platform managing content, processes, and communication, announced that Bank of the Bahamas (BOB) has selected its retail lending and account opening applications for streamlining their banking processes.

"We were looking for a technology solution that would help us automate our end-to-end lending processes. We went through an intensive evaluation process and selected Newgen as they met and exceeded all our requirements. Using Newgen's digital automation platform, wewill enable a modern omnichannel loan initiation and offer smart & intuitive self-service portals to deliver a seamless experience to our customers. We look forward to working with Newgen and further partnering with them for automating our commercial and SME lending processes," said Ian W. Thompson, Corporate Manager, Credit Risk, Bank of the Bahamas Limited.

"BOB is focused on creating contemporary experiences for its customers. We are glad they chose us as a partner in their digital transformation journey. We look forward to delivering purpose-built retail lending and account opening applications that will serve as catalysts in streamlining their processes and improving their customers' experiences," said Anand Raman, EVP and COO, Newgen Software Inc.

Newgen's retail lending application streamlines the end-to-end lending cycle, from pre-screening to loan disbursal, for all loan types. It facilitates credit origination, approval, and monitoring in a paperless and electronically-driven workflow environment. By moving away from manual processes and siloed systems, the application helps improve processes and reduces operational bottlenecks for a smooth and delightful customer journey.

About Bank of the Bahamas:

BOB is a modern, full-service bank with 13 branches in seven islands (Nassau, Grand Bahama, Andros, Cat Island, Bimini, San Salvador and Inagua) and a long history of firsts in the local Banking Industry. The Bank caters to retail clients from all walks of life providing personal loans and mortgages as well as savings and chequing accounts, term deposits, money transfers, online banking and prepaid cards. Simultaneously, BOB's Corporate and Commercial Department facilitates the financing and cash flow needs of business establishments throughout the country.

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Newgen Software Inc. is a global provider in banking process automation with more than 200+ banks and financial services institutions as its clients. Newgen's banking process management framework automates critical business processes for banking institutions across commercial lending, consumer lending, customer on-boarding, online account opening, trade finance, digital and mobile customer experience strategy. Newgen offers flexible on premise and cloud-based solutions to its banking customers.

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Luxury resort brand Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is coming to The Bahamas.

The Singapore-based company is partnering with Island Developers on the new Banyan Tree illa Bahamas on the island of Bimini.

The new project, designed by renowned architect Chad Oppenheim, will be the first-ever resort in The Bahamas to feature overwater bungalows.

The property will consist of 50 keys and 54 luxury residences.

All of the hotel suites will come with private terraces and plunge pools, with hotel amenities including a signature Banyan Tree Spa and a series of curated events like music series and oceanside meditation gatherings.

Its another major project for Bimini, which will soon see the debut of the Beach Club at Bimini, a project developed in partnership with Virgin Voyages.

Illa Bimini was first announced last year.

illa Bimini represents a vision to bring the highest level of luxury and service to TheBahamaswhile being environmentally sensitive in our approach. We are ecstatic to align ourselves with a brand that shares that vision in Banyan Tree, saidAlejandro Capo, Principal of illa Bimini.

The project will be the first-ever Banyan Tree-branded hotel in the wider Caribbean.

The company does operate several hotels in Cuba under other brands.

With this signing, we are proud to bring our founding brand of Banyan Tree to the beautiful island of Bimini, said aid Peter Hechler, Head of Regional Operations MENA, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts. As our first luxury resort in theBahamas, Banyan Tree illaBahamaswill showcase the best of our brands ethos of creating a sanctuary for the senese, while deeply connecting with the environment and local culture. This also represents our Groups continued strategic intent to expand into the Americas, a part of the world we have a great affinity for.

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This estate in Nassau is set on four acres of private grounds and gardens. Damianos Sotheby's international realty

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A country estate in Nassau, on the Bahamian island of New Providence, once owned by the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, hit the market last month for US$8.5 million.

In 1939, the Duke of Windsor relocated to the island with his American socialite wife, Wallis Simpson, for whom he had given up the British throne for three years previously, to start his new role as the governor of the Bahamas the following year, according to listing agent Mark Hussey of Damianos Sotheby's International Realty, the estate agency marketing the home.

On arrival they spent three months at Sigrist House while Government House, the official residence of Governor of the Bahamas, was renovated, according to Mr. Hussey.

Damianos Sothebys International Realty says the property is managed by historians from Canada but it did not disclose the name of the owner. Mansion Global could not identify the owners.

Positioned on a ridge outside Nassau, overlooking Cable Beach, Goodmans Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Sigrist House, which is set on four acres of private grounds and gardens, is one of the finest estates in the Bahamas, Mr. Hussey said, who added that many dignitaries have stayed in the property over the years.

In addition, the property, which was built in the 1930s by British aviation pioneer and movie producer Frederick Sigrist has James Bo nd connections. Frederick Sigrist was married to PrincessFredericka BoGuirey who later married Kevin McClory, known for adapting the literary character of James Bond for cinema and for producing Thunderball in 1965. The West Indies estate has also featured as the backdrop of a number of the Bond films, according to Mr. Hussey.

The Spanish colonial style 15,000-square-foot main residence has original 1930s interiors with open fireplaces and full wood-paneled rooms, giving it a distinctly British feel. Four of its fireplaces were imported from British country homes and the Honduras white mahogany wall paneling in the great room and office was taken to England for milling and then reassembled in Nassau, according to the propertys sales brochure.

Rooms have 12-foot ceilings and flow out onto terraces and a loggia with arched openings, allowing for indoor-outdoor living. In the grounds there are lush flowering tropical gardens with fruit and coconut trees, a pool and hot tub, all with views over the manicured grounds and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

The property, which comprises a main residence with four bedrooms, two four-bedroom guest houses, a three-bedroom apartment and four acres of private grounds recently went through an extensive restoration. The electrical and plumbing systems have been modernized and brought up to todays standards, the roofs have been replaced and the historical wood and ironwork has been restored, according to the propertys sales brochure.

The estate sits on the north side of New Providence, just outside Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas. Beaches, shopping and other amenities at the Baha Mar Resort and Casino are within short walking distance.

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When any team is searching for its identity, it deals in moments.

Players, fans and pundits alike look for one game, one tournament, one shot to define a season or sometimes even entire programs. For instance, the Wolverines miracle run to the final game of the 2018 NCAA Tournament is defined by Jordan Pooles 3-point prayer to advance past Houston. This season, its been The Bahamas.

Early in the season, it was all anyone could talk about when discussing Michigan basketball. And its easy to see why.

The Wolverines marched into Atlantis an unproven, untested team with a million question marks and a brand new face on the sidelines. They delivered an incredible three-game stretch downing two top-10 teams. It was the type of tone-setting performance that programs dream of and coaches froth over.

But once Michigan hit a four-game skid after losing star junior forward Isaiah Livers to injury, the performance in The Bahamas became a double-edged sword an expectation against which everything else was measured.

And perhaps the comparison wasnt unfair. Even Michigans own players would often compare the teams mental fortitude and in-game attitude to its peak in the Caribbean. Freshman forward Franz Wagner was one of the first to highlight this disparity when discussing the teams apparent lack of emotion in a loss on the road to Iowa, stating that during the teams string of losses the team hadnt had the same emotional level as in The Bahamas.

But now the Wolverines have won five straight and the comparisons are starting to resurface, but in the best way possible for Michigan.

Assistant coach Phil Martelli wasnt shy to make the comparison following the Wolverines road win against Purdue.

I thought in The Bahamas, we looked like an offensive team, he said. Now I think we look like a winning team.

With Livers back in the starting lineup and Michigan convincingly winning games at an elite level, not only are the Wolverines playing like they did in The Bahamas, but they might be even better, according to Martelli. So whats the difference now?

The short answer: defense.

And the stats flesh that out. In The Bahamas, opponents averaged 68 points per game and now over Michigans last five wins, opponents averaged 60.4 points per game an astounding near eight-point drop off.

Along with overall scoring, opponents shooting percentages have taken a dip as well. Rivals in The Bahamas shot 42 percent from the floor and now are connecting on just 37.2 percent of shots over the last five games.

Where things get particularly bleak for the Wolverines foes though comes from 3-point shots. In The Bahamas, Michigan was effective in limiting perimeter shots with opponents shooting just 29.7 percent from three in the Caribbean. Recently though, the Wolverines have been on another planet.

In Michigans last five games, players not wearing maize and blue have shot just 23.32 percent from 3-point range. The Wolverines have effectively neutralized any shooting advantage a team may possess from deep, especially focusing on limiting 3-point attempts while also guarding one-on-one.

Now its just a matter of seeing where this defensive change has come from.

For people to understand, Where did this come from? This came from the defensive side of the ball, Martelli said. And the tribute goes to Juwan (Howard) and (assistant coach) Saddi (Washington) as the defensive coordinator insisting on shrinking the floor. Were a lot sharper now in our scouting reports.

Giving Michigans perimeter defenders highlighted by junior guard Eli Brooks, Wagner and senior guard Zavier Simpson, among others the sharper scouting reports on opposing guards has made all the difference.

The Wolverines lost the second half against the Boilermakers on Sunday Purdue scored 42 to Michigans 35. But it didnt matter because after only scoring 21 points on the Wolverines stalwart defense in the first, the Boilermakers just couldnt score enough to win.

That wasnt a thing of beauty offensively in the second half, Martelli said. Were maybe not built that way, but defensive side of the ball if we stayed out there the next 20 minutes, they were not gonna score enough.

And thats whats happening to these teams, theyre just not scoring enough.

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An Americares health care professional provides a consultation to a resident in Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas. Americares has announced that it plans to provide about 3,500 free patient consultations from February 2020 through June 2020.

An Americares health care professional provides a consultation to a resident in Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas. Americares has announced that it plans to provide about 3,500 free patient consultations from

An Americares health care professional provides a consultation to a resident in Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas. Americares has announced that it plans to provide about 3,500 free patient consultations from February 2020 through June 2020.

An Americares health care professional provides a consultation to a resident in Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas. Americares has announced that it plans to provide about 3,500 free patient consultations from

Americares to expand Bahamas health care programs

STAMFORD Disaster-relief nonprofit Americares announced plans this week to expand its services during the next four months in the Bahamas, which was devastated last year by the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian.

Medical teams from Americares will provide free primary care and mental health services, seven days a week, on the Abaco Islands to support more hurricane survivors. The Stamford-based agency said it is working with the Bahamas Ministry of Health to implement its Commitment to Action for 3,500 patient consultations through June.

Nearly six months after Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, thousands are still recovering and need ongoing support, Americares Vice President of Emergency Programs Kate Dischino said in a statement. We are committed to meeting the physical and mental health needs of survivors as they begin returning to their communities in Abaco.

Since Dorian struck Abaco, Americares said it has provided more than 4,200 medical and 2,500 psychosocial support consultations and delivered more than $2.6 million worth of medicine, medical supplies and relief items for families affected by the disaster.

Dorian ranked as the strongest storm of the 2019 hurricane season and the second-most-powerful Atlantic hurricane on record when it made landfall as a Category 5 storm in Abaco on Sept. 1.

The storm made a second landfall in Grand Bahama, where it hit the island with powerful winds and heavy rain for more than 40 hours.

An estimated 13,000 homes were severely damaged or destroyed and 70,000 people were displaced after the storm, according to Americares.

Among other initiatives around the world, Americares has deployed 11 mental-health specialists to treat survivors of the earthquakes that last month hit Puerto Rico.

Next month, Chief Development Officer Christine Squires will take over as the organizations new CEO and president.

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Sigrist House occupies a sprawling four-care ridge overlooking lagoons, golf links and the distant ... [+] ocean.

After King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne to live with the woman he loved, he was made Governor of the Bahamas, a job that conveniently took him away from England. In 1940, while the Governors Mansion was being redecorated to Wallis Simpsons liking, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor lived at Sigrist House.

Built in 1939 by British aviation pioneer Sir Frederick Sigrist, the main 15,000 square foot residence occupies four acres on the crest of Prospect Ridge in Cable Beach, Nassau. The estate consists of a four- bedroom-suite main residence, two four-bedroom guesthouses and a three-bedroom apartment, making for a total of 15 bedrooms. There are 13 baths and two half baths.

Now Sigrist House is for sale, offered for $8.5 million by Mark Hussey of Damianos Sotheby's International Realty.

A wide loggia features limestone flooring, wrought iron and massive ceiling beams.

The estate has expansive patios, a high-ceilinged loggia and, in one of the dining rooms, large windows that drop down into the floor to make for easy flow between the inside and the grounds. Stone and mahogany flooring, curved walls, extensive use of tile, rare white mahogany paneling and lovely wrought iron work are just some of the architectural elements.The four fireplaces were found in English country houses, dismantled and brought here, where they were painstakingly built into the rooms.

The four fireplaces in the house originally came out of English country manors

The house was designed by the American and English architectural team Schoepell and Voivesky, while the interiors were largely furnished by the notable British firm of Mallett Antiques on New Bond Street, London. The house is Spanish Colonial in architecture, but the interiors were decidedly English. The Georgian style paneling of the drawing room is of rare white mahogany, built in London to specification, as was the beautiful hand-carved pine paneling in the library.

The gardens at Sigrist House were considered among the finest in the West Indies and include fruit and coconut trees, a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, all with views over the mature manicured grounds, saltwater canals and distant Atlantic Ocean.

Until the current owners bought Sigrist House 20 years ago, it remained in the original family. Over the past decade the houses all have undergone extensive restorations. All electrical and plumbing systems have been modernized and brought up to today's standards. The roofs have been replaced and the historical wood and ironwork has been lovingly restored. The gourmet kitchen, with custom cabinetry, has been upgraded to create a thoroughly modern and functional workspace.

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Federal agents and New York Police detectives raided the Manhattan headquarters of the fashion company run by a Canadian fashion executive on Tuesday morning, seeking evidence in a sex-trafficking investigation, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation.

The executive, Peter Nygard, 78, has been under investigation for at least five months by a joint child-exploitation task force of the F.B.I. and the New York Police Department, an inquiry overseen by the U.S. attorneys office based in Manhattan. At least four women who have accused Mr. Nygard in a recent lawsuit of sexually assaulting them when they were 14 and 15 in the Bahamas have also met with the task force.

That lawsuit was filed this month. On Sunday, The New York Times detailed how a fight with his wealthy neighbor led to the lawsuit, and also showed a pattern of complaints about sexual misconduct by Mr. Nygard stretching back 40 years.

Nine women in Canada and California, mostly employees, have sued him or reported him to authorities alleging sexual harassment or assault since 1980. In addition, another nine former employees told The Times in interviews that he raped them, touched them inappropriately or proposed sex.

The Times also interviewed the 10 women, all listed as Jane Does, in the lawsuit. Most alleged that Mr. Nygard raped them during so-called pamper parties in the Bahamas, where hes been a resident since 1986. The parties traditionally took place on Sundays at Mr. Nygards lavish estate, offering mostly young, female guests a taste of luxury pedicures, massages, Jet Ski rides and endless alcohol.

Mr. Nygard has denied all allegations, blaming them on his adversary and neighbor in the Bahamas, the hedge-fund billionaire Louis Bacon. Mr. Bacon hired private investigators to pursue criminal charges against Mr. Nygard, saying he wanted to get justice for the women.

Its not the first time that Mr. Nygard has been investigated by federal authorities the F.B.I. investigated him briefly in late 2015 and the summer of 2017 on allegations of sex trafficking. The Department of Homeland Security also investigated Mr. Nygard for nine months, starting in 2016. All the investigations fizzled.

On Tuesday morning, F.B.I. agents and the police were in the lobby and the sixth floor of the Nygard building near Times Square. About eight vehicles with federal parking placards were outside. His flagship store and the corporate headquarters of Nygard International are emblazoned with his name and feature a large picture of him, golden muscles flexing, gray hair flowing.

Even though the alleged crimes described to The Times happened in the Bahamas, its possible to bring both criminal and civil cases against Mr. Nygard in New York because his corporate headquarters is here.

Mr. Nygard has long surrounded himself with women, traveling with an entourage of models and paid girlfriends. An avowed playboy, he has fathered at least 10 children with eight women. He demanded a steady supply of sex partners who hunted for young women at shops, clubs and restaurants to invite to parties and dinners at his Bahamas home, six former employees told The Times.

His private multinational company caters to middle-class women, selling leggings and tunics at his own outlets and Dillards department stores. Mr. Nygard was estimated to be worth roughly $750 million in 2014 by Canadian Business magazine.

He founded the office in Winnipeg, and maintains an office there and in Toronto.

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NEW YORK, USA - Mot & Chandon, the world's biggest Champagne house, and Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, together opened the first-ever luxury Mot & Chandon Ice Bar, located on Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise line's private island in The Bahamas.

As part of the island's new exclusive oceanfront resort-style destination, Silver Cove, the Mot & Chandon Ice Bar offers guests the most exceptional Champagnes combined with breathtaking views for one of the most luxe and remote #MotMoments on earth. The exotic barscape is a stunning marvel - flanked by lush palm trees, ample outdoor seating, direct beach access, and decadent cocktails.

The touch of luxury from the Mot & Chandon Ice Bar makes it the ideal place to retreat and recharge. The stand-alone outpost creates a fun and fresh vibe and is THE chic place to listen to the island's soft sounds and enjoy a refreshing drink. The lush jungle contrasts with the crystal-clear blue waters providing one of the most dramatic and picturesque bars in the world. Bartenders treat guests with meticulous sips and innovative hand-crafted cocktails made with Mot Ice Imprial and Mot Ice Imprial Rose including the fan-favorite Mot Melon On The Rocks.

MOT MELON ON THE ROCKS

Ingredients:

4.0 oz Mot & Chandon Ice Imprial

3 Large Ice Cubes

0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice

0.75 oz Volcn Tequila Blanco

1 oz Fresh Watermelon Juice

6 mint leaves

Glass: Wine Goblet

Garnish: Chunk of watermelon, slice of lime and mint sprig

Method: Add all ingredients except champagne to a shaker. Muddle watermelon (if fresh) and mint leaves. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a large wine goblet (Slap a mint leaf and run around the rim of the glass) and top with 4oz of Mot Ice Imperial and top off with three large ice cubes. Garnish with watermelon, lime slice and mint sprig.

The opening of Silver Cove elevates the offerings available across the 270-acre tropical oasis with 38 luxury beachfront villas, private beach access, a Mandara Spa, oceanfront lagoon, and the Silver Cove Restaurant and Bar.

As one of the highest guest-rated ports in the Caribbean, the private island of Great Stirrup Cay offers over 1,500 feet of accessible beachfront; over 50 cabana and villa options; an array of shore excursions to choose from. The island includes a new zipline experience that extends up to nearly 3,000 feet; almost a dozen food and beverage options; and a magnificent natural tropical setting.

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Joe Giudice has been traveling since his release from ICE custody last October. While he's based in Italy amid his ongoing deportation case, he has managed to sneak away and enjoy a few other spots around the globe.

He's spent time in Mexico and Cuba, and he recently jetted off to the Bahamas, where he was spotted hanging out with some folks and having a dance party to his daughter Milania's unforgettable bop, "I Can't Wait To Grow Up" (which you can play for yourself in the video above). "Lol I love that big guy trying to kick his arm," Teresa commented on the moment on Instagram.

During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Teresa Giudice, months after they reportedly separated back in December, commented on photos of Joe ata resort in Mexico with other women. "I was happy for him," she said. "I was totally fine with it. I'm not jealous."

On his way back to Italy from this recent trip to the Bahamas, Joe made a stop in London to take in some of the sights.

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#Nassau, The Bahamas February 24, 2020 Approximately 60 teachers are expected to be engaged by the Bahamas Government as a result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Ministry of Education and the Cuban Government to provide services in the subjects of agricultural science, biology/chemistry, electrical installation, auto mechanics, mathematics, Spanish and French.

The MOU, signed February 21, 2020 by Cuban Ambassador Alejandro Garcia del Toro and the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, the Minister of Education, augments a teaching services agreement between The Bahamas Government and the Government of Cuba.

Minister Lloyd said it is an honor and privilege to have Cuba assist The Bahamas in augmenting its teaching cohort particularly in the area of specialist teachers.

Cuba has been a friend of The Bahamas and we have collaborated intimately with that country in the provision of educational resources to our country, said Minister Lloyd.

He expressed deep gratitude to the government of Cuba, particularly the Ministry of Education, to be able to continue the 17-year-old relationship by signing an extension of the collaboration through the MOU.

Cuba has filled a very important segment of our educational teacher cohort especially in the areas of technical and vocational subjects and disciplines as well as special education teachers. This has been a great source of benefit to our country and again this year we are very happy that in a few short weeks our team will be heading towards Cuba to exercise the recruitment that we have done on an annual basis.

Minister Lloyd said he looks forward to a fruitful and beneficial relationship in the foreseeable future.

Education Director Marcellus Taylor said The Bahamas has a challenge with recruiting and retaining of teachers partly because over the years the profession has gained competitors in other areas, and in some instances, more lucrative or more prestigious employment opportunities.

He said the assistance provided by the Cuban government offers an opportunity to afford students the range of subjects that they need to provide the society with the type of labour market skills that it requires.

Among those present at the signing ceremony were: Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary; Serethea Clarke, Under Secretary; Sharon Poitier, Deputy Director and Jose Reniel Sandez, liaison officer.

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The Bahamas financial services industry is stable and governed by a sound regulatory regime

#The Bahamas, February 24, 2020 The European Unions Economic and Financial Affairs Council completely removed The Bahamas from its List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes, at their meeting in Brussels today. In a statement this morning, the EU confirmed that The Bahamas has implemented the necessary reforms to meet the EU criteria on tax governance and cooperation on tax matters. The Government welcomes this decision and the positive impact it should have on growth to investor confidence in the industry

In March 2019, TheBahamas was placed on the EUs Annex II the greylist. While different from the more serious Annex Ithe blacklist of the EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdiction for TaxPurposes, The Bahamas was still subject to ongoing monitoring by the EU withrespect to the implementation of economic substance requirements. With todaysmove, The Bahamas has addressed all of the concerns on economic substance,removal of preferential exemptions and automatic exchange of tax information.

This news of ourremoval from the EU list affirms that The Bahamas takes its position as aglobal financial center very seriously. Coming off this list was not an easyprocess. We engaged many stakeholders and executed a comprehensive strategy tonot only address the EUs concerns but also to defend the jurisdiction againstrecent attacks on the legitimacy of our financial services business, said DeputyPrime Minister and Minister of Finance K. Peter Turnquest.

Over the past year, theGovernments team of technical advisors has had several meetings with the EUsCode of Conduct Group to engage in dialogue on the integrity of The Bahamastax governance measures. Most of the discussions centered on the introductionof economic substance requirements for Investment Funds.

The Bahamas has workeddiligently to demonstrate its commitment at the highest political level tointernational standards on information exchange, tackling harmful tax practicesand dismantling artificial tax structures. On behalf of the Government, I thankthe staff, agencies and industry stakeholders that worked so hard to achievethis result. Your support, encouragement and technical skills have beeninvaluable in this process and prove once again, we can rise to any challenge,said Minister Turnquest.

All of our criticsshould see that the EUs statements today clearly counters the view that TheBahamas is not doing its part in the global effort to stop financial crimessuch as tax evasion and money laundering, he said.

The positive evaluation of The Bahamas by the EU sends a strong signal to the international community that The Bahamas financial services industry is stable and governed by a sound regulatory regime. The Government will continue to promote engagement with all stakeholders on these issues and will take the appropriate measures to ensure that The Bahamas adheres to international best practices and remains the preferred jurisdiction of choice for financial services in the region.

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In a recentupdate, Bahamas Petroleum (LSE:BPC) announced a convertible loanfacility and funding update. The company is a great stock to trade both longand short, and I now think there is likely to be more opportunities to trade inthe future.

The funding facility that Bahamas has unveiled means that itcan now go it alone according to chief executive Simon Potter.However, at the same time, he adds, we continue to consider severalfarm-in options.

Now, we have to take these farm in options with morea few grains of salt, given that Bahamas has literally been talking about themfor years with little to show for it.

The firm did manage to agree to an exclusivity period, whereit earned $250,000 of cash per month for three months. However, in the end, themajor international oil player walked away in spite of the cost it had sunk. Ifthe major was not interested, then who else will be?

Do not get me wrong I would love to see a farm-in here.Not just for the believers, but because the share price will go bananas and Iknow I will be able to take more money out of this stock. But right now, I cannotsee it happening. I guess I am right until I am proven wrong.

The Perseverance-1 Well

This well has potential to be a company-maker. Bahamas istargeting an estimated 1,030 million barrels of prospective resources.

Many shareholders have been waiting for this well for a longtime. It is a roll of the dice that could see multiples of the share price ifit strikes and is found to be commercially viable.

If the well is a duster, and then plugged and abandoned,then this will not be great for Bahamas. I have no idea what its next plans areif this does not work out.

Terms of funding

The terms of the funding here are not great. When all issaid is done, this is death spiral financing, known for its destruction to theshare price. This was hidden in the RNS but the clue is there:

ConversionPrice:The lower of (i) a 25% premium to the price of the Companysordinary shares on the date of draw-down, or (ii) the lowest closing bid priceof the Companys shares on the five days prior to the date of conversion

It is not drawn down yet, but alongside the costs of thewell the companys recent equity issue will not be enough to fund this.

Therefore, the company has these options:

Now, management work for shareholders. But they also workfor themselves, as a company with no cash cannot pay any wages. It will beinteresting to see what happens but I am expecting volatility to increase asthe story develops.

How does the chart look?

We can see that volume and volatility has increased in recent months and certainly in the last few days.

Chart taken from SharePad

This stock has been a wild ride, and I previously calledthis a short around 2.6p, given that the AGM resolution to issue more equitywas passed. I then shorted more when Tom Winnifrith posted about a placing.

However, the company pulled this placing, resulting the biggap up in October where I covered and went long for a trade, closing the sameday. The board then managed to get a fundraise away much higher. So far,management have played an absolute blinder with the stock price sitting whereit is, and I have to take my hat off to them.

Shareholders will be hoping that they can continue this runof form into the drill.

AuthorMichael Taylors website http://www.shiftingshares.com contains a number of tutorialson how to trade and invest as well as his free book How to Make Six Figuresin Stocks.

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Disney Cruise Line has just released new itineraries and departure dates forthe Summer of 2021 with destinations throughout The Bahamas,the Caribbean,Alaska, Northern Europe, and The Meditteranean and Greek Isles.

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Police at the scene in Freeport.

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

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GRAND Bahama recorded its third murder of the year when a young man was shot dead early yesterday morning in Freeport.

Supt Brian Rolle, the officer-in-charge of Grand Bahamas Central Detective Unit, said the victim, who is believed to be in his mid-twenties, was shot multiple times at a business establishment in the Caravel Beach area.

He said that sometime around 1am Sunday, officers were dealing with several fights in the area of Polaris Drive at a well-known night spot.

While dealing with several of those fights, Supt Rolle said officers heard what sounded like gunshots. They went to the southwestern part of the night spot where they found the lifeless body of a young man.

Paramedics were called to the scene and confirmed that the man had died. No suspects have been arrested and an investigation is actively underway.

Supt Rolle warned that those responsible for senseless killings in the Grand Bahama community will be caught.

I would like to send a strong message to our young men who are unable to resolve issues except with the use of a weapon we will find you, hunt you down, and bring you to justice, he warned.

This type of activity cannot continue to stand in this country. The senseless killing of persons is something that has to come to an end.

Police have charged suspects in relation to the two murders committed earlier this year on Grand Bahama.

Alex Daricaud, 22, has been charged with the murder of Dario Pinder, who was found shot dead at Weddell Avenue on January 29.

And Jamaican Damaine Donovan Sterling, 19, of Freeport, was charged for the murder of Jamal Russell, who was found dead at Lewis Yard on February 21.

Anyone with information that can assist police with this latest homicide is asked to call 911, 919, or the nearest police station.

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Bahamians are grappling with new and disturbing allegations,which have come in waves over the past few weeks, involving Canadian fashion designer PeterNygardand his former neighbour, Louis Bacon, who both once lived in an exclusive gated community on the western tip of this Caribbean island.

The two wealthy men have been feudingin the courts for more than a decade. It started as a simple property dispute, and escalated into an all-out legal war.

The latest wave came Sunday in the form of aninvestigative report from the New York Times, which reportedmore than two dozen women have made allegations of rape or sexual misconduct againstNygardover the past 40 years.

Many of them were young Bahamian women.

Nygardhas never been convicted of a crime involving sexual misconduct.

The Times also reported that two local women, who initially said they were raped, have now changed their story, claiming they were paid to lie.

CBCNews has not independently verified these allegations.

The Times article follows a civil class-action lawsuit launched last week by a New York law firm, involving 10 women who claim they were raped byNygard.

Those allegations haven't been proven in court.

The backdrop to the latest allegations against Nygard, 78,is a years-old dispute between him and Bacon, his former neighbour here. The two men once owned side-by-side estates.

It escalated when Nygard wanted to rebuild his home after a fire. Bacon, a retired New York-based billionaire hedge fund manager, tried to block him alleging environmental concerns.

Rev. C.B. Moss, a local church leader, environmentalist and well-known critic ofNygard, saidBahamians have witnessed the dispute between the two men play out for years.

"The backdrop is two non-Bahamians living in an exclusive area apparently ...at odds with each other,"Moss toldCBCNews in an interview outside his church on Sunday.

"If these incidents did occur over a period of time it was a well kept secret People are still trying to come to grips with it."

Nygardcontinues to deny all of the allegations, claiming they are part of a smear campaign byBacon.

"PeterNygardhas fought off allegations of sexual misconduct levied against him over the past decade by opportunistic women intending to feed off a billionaire benefactor, Louis Bacon, and capitalize on the #MeToomovement to intimidate and extort Mr.Nygardinto also paying them," said a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunday.

"The New York Times, after investigating Mr.Nygardfor more than one year, has apparently arrived at the same conclusion that women were tampered with, coerced and paid to assert false allegations against Mr.Nygard."

The statement saidNygardhas already made a request to have the civil class-action lawsuit dismissed for these reasons.

Bacon issued his own statement Sunday.

"I admire the brave women who had the courage to share their stories withThe New York Times," he said.

"I was not looking for this fight, but once I heard repeated, credible reports from disgustedwhistleblowersthat Mr.Nygardwas abusing young, vulnerable women, I could not ignore this disturbing information."

Bacon's statement said the allegations should now be investigated by law enforcement.

The allegations have sparked front page headlines and editorials in the Bahamas in recent weeks.

One editorial in The Bahamas Tribune concluded the New Yorkclass-action suit filed againt Nygard "shows our failings as a nation."

It urged the government to investigate the claims made in the lawsuit.

"PeterNygard'sstory if proved to be trueis one that will shock and appall with the nature of the alleged offences," the newspaper wrote.

"But it will be even worse if we allow these claims to play out in New York while sitting here doing nothing, pretending it's nothing to do with us. It's time to act."

The police in the Bahamas have said they are investigating allegations againstNygard, which were first reported to them in July, 2019.

More recently, there has also been a promise from the country's government to investigate claims that police officers and politicians were bribed byNygard.

The New York class-action lawsuit allegesNygardpaid officials to keep his crimes a secret.

Marvin Dames is the National Security Minister in the Bahamas.

"Those are some serious allegations being made and I am certain the police would want to follow up on them to determine exactly whether there is any validity to them," Dames told the Bahamas Tribune.

"Anytime you have allegations of that nature being reported to law enforcement within or outside of the country, we have that obligation especially when the allegations are being made against public officials and law enforcement officials."

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Rescue Rebuild, a community-driven animal shelter renovation program of GreaterGood.org, joins forces with PetSmart Charities to give a necessary makeover to the Humane Society of Grand Bahama that was ravaged by Hurricane Dorian.

Seattle, Wash., Feb. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rescue Rebuild,a community-driven animal shelter renovation program of GreaterGood.org, joins forces withPetSmart Charities to give a necessary makeover to the Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) that was ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. The renovation of this 50-year-old shelter, which serves more than 1,400 animals annually and is the only animal welfare organization on the island, is made possible by a generous $225,000 grant by PetSmart Charities.

To date, PetSmart Charities has donated more than $10 million in grant support to GreaterGood.orgs disaster relief efforts and lifechanging programs, that have provided pet food, pet supplies and monetary aid to millions of people and pets impacted by food insecurity and natural disasters.

We are grateful for our partnership with PetSmart Charities to help the Humane Society of Grand Bahama get back to a safe working environment for their staff and animals, said Liz Baker, CEO of GreaterGood.org. After Hurricane Dorian, shelter operations were crippled, decreasing adoptions by 80% a month. This renovation, which is a huge undertaking, will help the animal shelter return to its normal adoption volume of 100 pets a month.

The devastation from Hurricane Dorian is immense, and we know the continued need for support of recovery and relief efforts is equally as great, said Lindsay Del Chiaro, director of community relations and programs at PetSmart Charities. As an organization that is committed to supporting pets and the people who love them, we are proud to join Rescue Rebuilds efforts to restore the Humane Society of Grand Bahamas shelter for the pets and people of Grand Bahama who depend on this vital community resource. Through our longstanding partnership with both GreaterGood.org and Rescue Rebuild, it is our hope this work continues to help pets in need.

Last September, Hurricane Dorian landed on the Eastern side of Grand Bahama Island with 185 mph winds. It stalled over the island, adding 36 inches of rain to the already tremendous amount of damage from the wind and storm surge. During the storm, the HSGB took on approximately 12 feet of water in all four of its buildings and approximately 50% of the building interior was destroyed. While shelter staff and some animals narrowly escaped the flooded shelter, 90 animals perished in the devastating storm.

The Rescue Rebuild team will travel to HSGB in February 2020 with a staff of six and enlist volunteers from around the country to clean out and rebuild the facility. The renovation will last two weeks and includes removing large amounts of debris, fencing repair, installing sunshades, installing drywall, doors and molding on the interior.

Due to the depth of the destruction of HSGB, this is only phase one of a two-part renovation that will be completed beginning March 7th.

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About Rescue RebuildRescue Rebuild is a shelter renovation program of GreaterGood.org that recruits volunteers from all over the country to help animal shelters in need. The organization travels to selected shelters in need to complete general repairs and renovations.

About GreaterGood.orgGreaterGood.org is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works to improve the health and well-being of people, pets, and the planet. Over the last 12 years, GreaterGood.org has given over $250 million in cash and in-kind grants to over 3,000 charitable partners worldwide. To learn more, visit GreaterGood.org or follow us on Facebook,TwitterorInstagram.

About PetSmart CharitiesPetSmart Charities, Inc.is committed to finding lifelong, loving homes for all pets by supporting programs and thought leadership that bring people and pets together. Through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities helps to find forever homes and families for more than 600,000 shelter pets each year.PetSmart Charities also provides grant funding to nonprofits aligned with its mission. Each year, millions of generous PetSmart shoppers help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities using the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart stores.In turn, PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its role as the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting more than $390 million since its inception in 1994. Independent from PetSmart Inc., PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization that has received the Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, a third-party organization that reports on the effectiveness, accountability and transparency of nonprofits, for the past 16 years in a row placing it among the top one percent of charities rated by this organization.To learn more visitwww.petsmartcharities.org.

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