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PM urges Band of the Bahamas to expand in Family Islands

PRIME Minister Perry Christie urged the leadership of BOB (Bank of The Bahamas Limited) to consider further expansion into the Family Islands in the very near future.

PM: Don't like the new scheme? Have the old one

IF CUSTOMS and immigration workers object to a new medical insurance package then the government has no reservations about re-implementing their previous scheme, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.

PM holds out prospect of BTC extension

NEGOTIATIONS between the government and BTC are reaching a point where Prime Minister Perry Christie may be able to determine whether he is prepared to extend the time for liberalisation.

Christie: No deal done yet over BEC

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday denied that the government’s move to privatise BEC was influenced by special interests.

PM predicts 300 new jobs for Bimini

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday forecast more than 300 new jobs for Bimini and upgrades to health care services as the government expands its public-private sector partnership with the Genting Group and the University of Miami.

PM dismisses Ingraham over Baha Mar

THE government cannot allow itself to be distracted by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s personal apology to Baha Mar and the Chinese Government, Prime Minister Perry Christie said, dismissing Mr Ingraham’s comments as a “little blip in the screen.”

Christie says Minnis' actions 'made no sense'

FOLLOWING the removal of Dr Hubert Minnis from the House of Assembly yesterday, Prime Minister Perry Christie said the FNM leader’s actions made “no sense whatsoever” and that he has never witnessed such a display in his four decades in office.

University of Miami a possible partner in stem cell research

THE University of Miami is prepared to partner with the Bahamas government on future stem cell research, Prime Minister Perry Christie announced yesterday.

PM: I will speak about Nygard when Parliament resumes

PRIME Minister Perry Christie says he still plans to address criticism fielded against the government over fashion tycoon Peter Nygard’s alleged involvement with the movement of Stem Cell legislation.

PM to consult govt, Opposition on gaming, constitutional reform

PRIME Minister Perry Christie will not reveal his opinion on recommendations for gaming and constitutional reform until he has consulted both his government and the opposition.

Constitution Committee report due on Monday

NINE months after it was formed by the government, the Constitutional Commission will submit its report on Monday, July 8, in time for the 40th anniversary of independence.

Superfast cruise ship is going nowhere fast

THE inability of the newly commissioned Genting cruise ship to leave Port Miami after failing US Coast Guard safety requirements may not have been such a bad discovery, said Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday.

PM says institute will protect food security of the nation

AN Agriculture and Marine Institute will be established in North Andros to ensure the food security of the country, Prime Minister Perry Christie said.

PM speaks out after latest murders

AS THE shock of two murders within hours of each other lingered yesterday, Prime Minister Perry Christie said his government will not allow a small group of criminals to ruin the chances of the majority of Bahamians.

Christie: FNM has no moral authority to accuse PLP

PRIME MINISTER Perry Christie said yesterday the FNM government has no moral authority to accuse him or the PLP of conflict of interest when they did the same thing – if not worse – when they were in power.

Experts say mould harmless

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said Canadian industrial specialists have examined the Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield Centre, which houses his office and the Ministry of Finance, for mould.

PM not aware of COB cuts

AMID mounting debate over funding for the College of the Bahamas, Prime Minister Perry Christie claimed that “there was no proposed budget cuts” as far as he was aware.

Constitution referendum delayed until November

THE referendum to reform the country’s outdated constitution has been postponed to late November 2013, Prime Minister Perry Christie announced in Parliament yesterday.

PM: We must try to see eye-to-eye

PRIME Minister Perry Christie admitted yesterday that great efforts must be made between Baha Mar and the government to see eye to eye as the development advances to completion.

Christie says no mistakes - but pledges PR campaign

PRIME Minister Perry Christie has promised the electorate will be informed ahead of the next referendum to reform the country’s constitution.

Questions unanswered by the Prime Minister

FOR THE past two days, Prime Minister Perry Christie has refused interviews with reporters as to what the public can expect in the aftermath of Monday’s failed referendum.

Christie 'will not be deterred'

PRIME Minister Perry Christie vowed that he will not be deterred by mounting criticism of the gaming referendum after The Nassau Guardian yesterday urged its readers to “vote no” in Monday’s referendum.

Christie: 'No' vote will lead to more taxes

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said Bahamians will likely face more taxes to generate revenue for the country should they say no to legalised web shop gaming on January 28.

PM: Govt to investigate missing men

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said his government is obliged to take action to determine what happened to two Turkish nationals who disappeared in March 2012 as an attempt was made to smuggle them into the United States.

PM sends condolences after MP's husband dies

PRIME Minister Perry Christie extended condolences to Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin after her ex-husband’s body was found in an abandoned building in eastern New Providence over the weekend.

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