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CCA is an American subsidiary of state-owned China State Construction Engineering Corporation, the mainland’s largest construction group. Photo: Shutterstock

China Construction US unit hit with US$1.6 billion fine over Bahamas project

New York judge’s ruling turned on whether losses in 1,000-acre tourism project stemmed from excessive debt or construction delays.

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Who is Zach Wilson’s fashion designer fiancée, Nicolette Dellanno?

Can luxury travel ever be truly sustainable? These hotels are trying harder than most

Kenya force deployed to Haiti to tackle gang violence

Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday held a departure ceremony for 400 officers who will be the first contingent to deploy to the Caribbean nation.

Kenyan police officers attend a pre-departure briefing in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: William Samoei Ruto via X

Meet Kevin Jonas’ lesser-known, ‘normal’ wife, Danielle Jonas

Danielle isn’t a Hollywood actress who met her partner at a glitzy party, but a hairstylist-turned-jewellery designer who met Kevin Jonas on holiday – here’s what you need to know about her

Meet RHONJ star Teresa Giudice’s wannabe actress daughter, Milania Giudice

The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice has a lookalike 18-year-old daughter who regularly appears as herself on the show, but now Milania has her sights set on an acting career …

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How does Lenny Kravitz look so young as he turns 60?

The 4-time Grammy award-winning artist turns 60 today – so how does the bohemian rock star maintain his finely sculpted, tattooed bod as he enters his seventh decade?

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Lenny Kravitz turns 60 today – and he has many secrets to remaining fit and youthful. Photo: @lennykravitz/Instagram

Champions & Chater Cup reduced to eight runners as Rebel’s Romance lands in HK

Frankie Lor confirms Unbelievable’s season is over after the regally bred four-year-old suffers a minor tendon injury

Meet ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt, who’s off to the Paris Olympics

Schmidt, who’s been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ for her model good looks, already has 5 million followers on Instagram – so what else do we know about the rising star?

Woods lone player in PIF-PGA deal talks as McIlroy return to board is blocked

Woods is the sixth player-director appointed to PGA Tour board and has no limits. Board resisted McIlroy’s return after he resigned in November and was replaced by Jordan Spieth.

Tiger Woods is the sole player on the PGA Tour board in negotiations with major LIV Golf deal. Photo: Reuters

Meet Nathan Wade, the prosecutor who resigned from Donald Trump’s election case

He was found to be romantically involved with district lawyer Fani Willis, and later had to step aside for the prosecution of Trump to continue

Who is Nathan Wade, who stepped aside in the Donald Trump election interference case? Photo: Getty Images

What has Billy McFarland been up to since the Fyre Festival flop?

Despite serving 4 years in prison, McFarland recently announced a second instalment of the now-infamous event of 2017, but will it even happen?

UK billionaire Joe Lewis avoids jail, fined US$5 million for insider trading

The 87-year-old Tavistock Group founder, who shared illegal stock tips, will serve 3 years of probation after prosecutors and his lawyers asked for leniency.

Meet Fani Willis, the DA who doesn’t fear The Donald and prefers vodka to wine

Willis’ first day in office coincided with the news that Trump asked Georgia’s state secretary to ‘find votes’, but she was nearly pulled from the case due to an improper romantic relationship

From launching a probe into Donald Trump’s conduct during the 2020 presidential election, to nearly being pulled from said Georgia election case for a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she appointed, Fulton County’s first female DA is a woman who doesn’t fear The Donald and says she prefers Grey Goose vodka to wine. Photo: Getty Images

Who is Jenn Tran, the first Asian-American Bachelorette?

Tran appeared in The Bachelor and failed to find love after putting her career as a physician assistant on hold – but will return to lead season 21 of the spin-off

Who is Jenn Tran, who is making history as the first Asian-American Bachelorette? Photo: @jenntranx/Instagram

Who is drug lord El Chapo’s glam granddaughter, Frida Guzmán Muñoz?

The 18-year-old is taking luxury vacays across the globe, from London to Paris and the Bahamas, and launching a music career while Joaquin Guzmán is jailed for life

Malaysia to amend citizenship law, give equal rights to foreign-born children

The amendment will allow foreign-born children to Malaysian mothers and their non-Malaysian spouse to automatically get citizenship, ending years of struggle for many.

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Haiti gangs try to seize main airport as violence grips capital

Attack on airport occurred just hours after authorities in Haiti ordered a nighttime curfew following violence in which armed gang members overran the two biggest prisons.

Haitian security forces outside the Toussaint Louverture International Airport following a gunfight against armed gangs. Photo: Reuters

World’s most famous butcher saw ‘Michelangelo with knives’ in Hong Kong

Dario Cecchini, arguably the world’s best-known butcher, who has appeared on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Netflix’s Chef’s Table, talks about opening his new restaurant in Hong Kong.

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the Seas’, world’s largest cruise ship, sets sail

The ship has 20 decks, seven swimming pools, more than 40 dining venues and bars, and room for more than 5,600 passengers.

Did Chinese explorers travel to the Americas decades before Columbus?

Book poses the possibility that Ming dynasty explorers journeyed as far as Canada in the early 15th century.

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Illustration: Joe Lo

Exporters turn to rail network as Red Sea attacks disrupt global supply chains

Shipping companies face growing pressure as Lunar New Year set to add to international trade woes.

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Exporters are turning to the China-Europe Railway Express to send goods to Europe as shipping companies face a barrage of problems caused by the Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Houthis threaten to hit Israel-bound Red Sea ships unless aid enters Gaza

The rebels said all ‘ships linked to Israel or that will transport goods to Israeli ports’ are not welcome in the Red Sea.

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‘In My Cruise Era’: What to know about the Taylor Swift-themed fan journey

How to book the Royal Caribbean holiday for Swifties from Miami to the Bahamas, departing next October – but will the pop star herself make an appearance?

US warship shoots down drones as commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacking ‘Israeli ships’ in a strategic waterway off the Arabian Peninsula.

The USS Carney shooting at Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea in October. File photo: US Navy

The View | Charlie Munger’s wisdom on crypto ‘poison’ shows investment experience counts

Charlie Munger, along with investment partner Warren Buffett, built a strategy around good assets that had been underpriced. With a little of Munger’s discernment, investors and regulators might have avoided much pain over the likes of FTX and Binance.

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Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett, left, and vice-chairman Charlie Munger chat with reporters on May 3, 2019. Munger, who helped Buffett build an investment powerhouse, has died at 99. Photo: AP

Shakira reaches deal to avoid US$15 million tax fraud trial in Spain

The Colombian singer faced six counts of failing to pay the Spanish government about US$15.8 million in taxes between 2012 and 2014.

How Sam Bankman-Fried used celeb endorsements to expand his now-defunct FTX

SBF was once on top of the world, using his money to buy celebrity clout in order to expand his now-defunct crypto exchange FTX – so who was involved?

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Bahamas
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Bahamas. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Nassau
Head of State
King Charles III
Head of Government
Prime Minister Philip Davis
last updated:
27 September, 2024
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