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Cruise ship crew rescues 17 migrants who were ‘adrift and in need of assistance’

MIAMI — A Royal Caribbean crew rescued a group of migrants while the cruise ship was heading to the Bahamas on Sunday.

Miami Herald

Bahamas interception of sea-borne Cuban migrants jumps in 2022

The Bahamas detained an increasing number of sea-borne Cuban migrants in 2022 compared with 2021, according to figures released to Reuters, as an economic crisis triggered an exodus from the Communist-run island.

Reuters

Akshay Bhatia tied for lead after two days at Korn Ferry Tour’s Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay

Akshay Bhatia won for the first time on the Korn Ferry Tour this time last year.

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The Hidden History of the World’s Top Offshore Cryptocurrency Tax Haven

The Bahamas represents how global capitalism can go very right, and very wrong, at exactly the same time.

Foreign Policy

Golfweek’s Best 2023: Top 50 courses in Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands and Central America

The 2023 Golfweek's Best ranking of tropical courses include plenty of water views.

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Ex-Girardi CFO denied bond in $10 million 'side fraud'

LOS ANGELES — The former chief financial officer of Tom Girardi's now-shuttered law firm will remain in custody after a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Monday that his steps to liquidate his assets, stash money overseas and purchase a home in the Bahamas increased his risk of fleeing from…

Los Angeles Times

'The money is gone': Bahamas tries to turn page after FTX

At a recent celebration of Christmas in the Bahamas, Bishop Lawrence Rolle sang about a half dozen songs, mostly Afro-Caribbean gospel songs

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Judge kept FTX execs' plea deals secret to get founder to US

A judge agreed to keep secret that two of Sam Bankman-Fried's executive associates were cooperating with investigators so that the cryptocurrency entrepreneur would not change his mind and fight extradition from the Bahamas to the United States

The Independent UK

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to be released on $250m bail after first US court appearance

Former head of failed crypto exchange was extradited to US after arrest in Bahamas

The Independent UK

FTX founder Bankman-Fried to appear in court after extradition to US

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear before a U.S. court on Thursday after being extradited from The Bahamas, where he had remained since the collapse of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.

France 24

Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at Bahamas airport for extradition to US

Sam Bankman-Fried arrived at a private Bahamas airport on Wednesday evening to be flown to the US to face a litany of criminal charges after a tumultuous day in the island nation.

Tribune News Service

Week 4: SBLive/SI Power 25 National Boys Basketball Rankings

Duncanville puts together an impressive outing in the Bahamas to jump to No. 2.

Sports Illustrated

Sam Bankman-Fried is set to leave Bahamas to face charges in US

Sam Bankman-Fried’s extradition was approved by Bahamas judge on Wednesday, clearing one of the final hurdles for him to be sent to the U.S. to face a litany of criminal charges.

Tribune News Service

Sam Bankman-Fried could be housed in same prison Ghislaine Maxwell was in after agreeing to extradition

The disgraced FTX founder will return to the US from The Bahamas to face criminal charges

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Sam Bankman-Fried sent back to Bahamian jail after catching lawyer off guard with US extradition plan

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s preparations to be extradited to the United States have hit an abrupt and confusing snag in a Bahamas courtroom.

Tribune News Service

Sam Bankman-Fried prepared to be extradited to US as soon as Monday

Disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has indicated he’s preparing to be extradited to the U.S. from the Bahamas as soon as Monday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

ABC News

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to reverse decision on contesting extradition

Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear in court in the Bahamas on Monday to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the United States, where he faces fraud charges, a person familiar with the matter said.

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried will now reverse his decision to fight extradition to the U.S.: Report

The FTX founder was arrested on Monday in the Bahamas and denied bail, with the judge deeming him a flight risk.

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Reuters

Exclusive-Sam Bankman-Fried to reverse decision on contesting extradition

Former FTX Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear in court in the Bahamas on Monday to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the United States, where he faces fraud charges, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

UAB 24, Miami University 20: HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl What Happened, What It All Means

UAB 24, Miami University 20: HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl what happened, player of the game, and what it all means

Daily Mirror

Woman dies after falling overboard cruise ship returning from Bahamas to Florida

The 36-year-old passenger, who has not been identified, was returning to Florida from the Bahamas on Thursday when she tragically plunged overboard on the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship

The Independent UK

Foreign college athletes chase endorsement money outside US

A new market is evolving for international athletes playing college sports in the United States

Evening Standard

Who is Sam Bankman-Fried and why was the FTX founder arrested in the Bahamas?

The former ’King of Crypto’ is currently behind bars

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot supporter questions indicted crypto billionaire’s donation to Garcia

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) questioned Samuel Bankman-Fried’s motives for spending $151,420 on direct mail pieces for Chuy Garcia’s congressional reelection.

Axios

Sam Bankman-Fried charged with criminal fraud and money laundering

He was arrested Monday by Bahamas police and is expected to be extradited to the U.S.

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