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FNM leader under fire over missing airline comment

THE “ill-spoken” comparison by opposition leader Hubert Minnis of the lost Malaysian airline to the PLP government was criticised by Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday.

Public says no to VAT, according to new survey

A SURVEY has been launched to gauge what Bahamians think about Value Added Tax – with the early results showing the majority of those polled reject it.

Minnis will not pay bill for reception

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis says he “does not care” if he is never invited back to Government House, but he will not pay for a reception held there last week.

YOUR SAY: The new Bahamas meritocracy

A VISIONARY Leader and statesman must always be willing to address the challenges of our nation.

FNM not satisfied with tabled referendum costs

THE Free National Movement is not satisfied with the itemised list of the $1.2 million spent on the January 28 gaming referendum tabled in Parliament yesterday.

Minnis warns on dangers of VAT plan

OPPOSITION leader Hubert Minnis yesterday warned that the premature implementation of Value-Added Tax could engender widespread social ills — increased poverty and an underground economy.

Minnis: No contact from government on referendum

OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis criticised the government for continuing to delay releasing the questions and date for the upcoming constitutional referendum.

Dr Minnis plans to table affidavit 'proving Nygard gave money to PLP'

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said he plans to table an affidavit that will prove that billionaire fashion designer Peter Nygard gave money to the Progressive Liberal Party.

FNM leader criticised for opposing stem cell legislation

PARLIAMENTARIANS yesterday criticised FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis for opposing stem cell legislation when the former administration had already licensed a research facility in the absence of a regulatory framework.

Minnis says government must deal with gaming

OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday the government must make a decision and finally deal with gaming issue based on recommendations from the Constitutional Commission.

Minnis claims shot down

CLAIMS made in the House of Assembly yesterday by FNM Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis were quickly shot down as false by several PLP MPs yesterday.

Minnis asks for answers on crime stats

OPPOSITION Leader Hubert Minnis has questioned why “one of the earliest actions” taken by the government with regards to crime was to “change the method of recording and reporting serious crime”.

Minnis disappointed with PM's lack of leadership

FOLLOWING last week’s “devastating” storm that saw overwhelming flooding in parts of New Providence, opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis said he is disappointed the Prime Minister has not “taken a leadership role” in speaking out about the storm.

Minnis: Unite to fight crime

FOLLOWING a crime-filled holiday weekend that brought the murder count to 44 in five months, opposition leader Hubert Minnis is calling on the government to form a non-partisan committee dedicated to fighting the country’s persistent crime level.

Minnis criticises PLP as 7,000 left without electricity

FOLLOWING the announcement that upwards of 7,000 Bahamians are currently living without electricity, opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis hit out at the government for allowing that number to get so high.

FNM leader suggests PLP leaked gambling bill

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis believes the recently leaked draft of the gaming legislation was the work of the Progressive Liberal Party government.

'PLP selling dreams over national health insurance'

THE government’s plan to create a steering committee to oversee the implementation of National Health Insurance only proves the Christie administration is “a bridge to the past”, said Hubert Minnis.

'Extra national holiday may hurt the Bahamian economy more'

OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis says establishing a new national holiday may add to the economic problems Bahamians are experiencing during the global recession.

Minnis hits out at PLP goals

OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis has criticised Prime Minister Perry Christie for not leading his government toward accomplishing goals set during and after the 2012 election campaign.

Banks 'considering moving operations' amid concerns over immigration

SENIOR banking officials, located as far as Europe, are “having discussions” about moving certain banking sectors from the country because they are “fearful” of an Immigration Department visit similar to the reported “raid” at Atlantis, according to opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

Minnis: Dump a health risk

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said the fire at the city dump is not only a nuisance but a health hazard and cause for concer

FNM leader calls for police action

FNM leader Hubert Minnis yesterday called for the immediate closure of illegal gambling and lottery operations, as law enforcement have more than enough justification to take action.

Minnis: 150-bed hospital pledge is not realistic

FREEPORT – FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis said the 150-bed hospital being promised to Grand Bahama by the PLP government is not realistic. The governing party is merely “selling a dream” he said – one that will never become reality, just like several other promises made in the PLP Charter for Governance.

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