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PLP to discuss marital rape, legalising marijuana for recreational use, transitioning to a republic at convention
THE Progressive Liberal Party will discuss marital rape, legalising marijuana for recreational use and transitioning to a republic during the party’s 55th national convention on November 9 and 10, according to Senator Quinton Lightbourne, the event’s co-chair.
Mitchell concern
I am writing to express deep concern and indignation over the recent statement issued by chairman Fred Mitchell of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) regarding the West Grand Bahama candidacy. It is not just the vagueness and ambiguity of the statement that is troubling, but the apparent overt deviation from constitutional and democratic norms.
PLP are formalising a convention date, while the FNM is not planning one yet
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell said the PLP plans to hold a convention soon, although he did not give specifics.
Tears and tributes for friend Obie Wilchcombe
THE Progressive Liberal Party paid tribute to Obie Wilchcombe at the Sir Lynden Pindling Centre last night, the PLP headquarters named after the nation builder Wilchcombe studied, emulated and revered throughout his life.
Lynes claiming attack on her character
AS the Progressive Liberal Party convention begins today, Robin Lynes has said there has been an “attack” on her character as she challenges for the chairman post.
‘No wasting time’ declares new MP
WINNING more than 2,000 votes at the polls in the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election yesterday, newly elected MP Kingsley Smith said he and the Progressive Liberal Party are up for the challenge.
PLP compiling a report on hot button issues discussed at convention
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party officials are compiling a report about how party members reacted to various hot-button issues discussed during closed sessions at last week’s convention, according to chairman Fred Mitchell.
Lincoln Bain to run for West Grand Bahama and Bimini seat for COI
THE Coalition of Independents announced yesterday that party leader, Lincoln Bain, would vie for the West Grand Bahama and Bimini seat in the upcoming by-election.
Mitchell says convention first - then it will be time to vote
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell said the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election will happen after the PLP’s convention next month.
PLP to host national convention in November
THE Progressive Liberal Party will host its 55th national convention at Baha Mar resort in November, according to the party’s chairman Fred Mitchell.
Ingraham criticises use of uniformed officers in campaign
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was critical of how uniformed officers are used on the campaign trail for Progressive Liberal Party members.
STATESIDE: Politicians need to recognise when it is time for them to leave the stage
WHAT do Diane Feinstein, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, George Santos and Clarence Thomas have in common?
Adrian Gibson’s trial delayed after PLP Protest
THE corruption trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson was delayed again after a protest by Progressive Liberal Party supporters caused the judge concern about how their activity could prejudice the case.
Glover-Rolle: ‘We’re actively working towards’ introducing a liveable wage
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said government is still working toward introducing a livable wage to fulfil a pledge the Progressive Liberal Party made in the 2021 Blueprint for Change manifesto.
Mitchell says vote bribe claim ‘completely false’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell said Michael Pintard’s claim that the party is buying voters to win the week’s by-election is “completely false” and “a disregard” of democratic principles.
A weekend of empty promises!
This past weekend, the full machinery of both the Progressive Liberal Party(PLP) and the Free National Movement(FNM) rolled into west Grand Bahama. They were in full campaign mode. The showmanship, the high fives, and the fist bumping were everywhere. It was evident (to me at least) that emotions have been stirred in both political camps.
INGRAHAM TO FNM: SIT OUT BY-ELECTION ...but party will run after decision by council members
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham advised Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard not to contest the upcoming by-election for West End Grand Bahama and Bimini.
Mitchell is confident ‘team will stay together’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell suggested “we’ll have the right results” so that the “team stays together” ahead of the party elections.
First day for new MP Smith
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s Kingsley Smith, Jr, was officially sworn in yesterday as the member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini.
There is no revolt in the PLP
The Candidates’ Nomination Committee for the ruling Progressive Liberal Party and the Free National Movement have not selected their respective candidates for the West End and Bimini constituency. The contested bye-election will be held during the month of November. I have no doubt that the iconic PLP will recapture that constituency hands down. This one will be for Obie.
