A day of political and economic drama
IT was a day of high drama in Parliament yesterday – and even greater drama going on behind closed doors in the FNM.
Ex-husband to be paid $21,600 after test shows child was not his
A WOMAN has been ordered to compensate her ex-husband $21,600 after the Supreme Court ruled in his favour when it was revealed that the couple’s youngest child was not biologically his.
Visitor reportedly raped by jet ski operator at Junkanoo Beach
TWO days after the United States strengthened its advisory involving jet ski use in The Bahamas because of sexual assaults, a female Carnival Cruise Line passenger reported being raped by a jet ski operator off Junkanoo Beach.
Iram Lewis exits FNM and joins Coalition of Independents
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis’s unexpected resignation from the Free National Movement — after anticipating he would not be renominated — has set the stage for a political showdown in a constituency long considered a safe FNM seat.
No room for Minnis: Former PM and Gibson denied nominations
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has told former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that he will not be renominated in the Killarney constituency, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Deputy PM hits out at AI video’s Rosewood claims
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday spoke out against the “paid agents hiding behind lies and digital anonymity” that circulated videos “riddled with outright lies and intentional distortions”.
Cooper files criminal complaint over ‘defamatory’ claims about $200m ultra-luxury resort in Exuma
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said he has filed a criminal complaint with police over what he describes as “defamatory” and “deceitful” claims circulating online about a proposed $200m ultra-luxury resort in the Exuma Cays.
LETTER: Lewis’ exit not a loss for FNM
IRAM Lewis’s decision to walk away from the Free National Movement and align himself with the Coalition of Independents is being discussed in some quarters as a blow to the FNM.
‘We’ll change hotel locks’ if Labour delays further
The Old Bahama Bay resort’s management takeover was yesterday said to be “in a holding pattern” amid calls for ministerial intervention to resolve the labour-related issues causing delay.
‘Make mining majority owned by Bahamians’
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday urged the Government to mandate that mining and extractive industries ventures be majority-owned by Bahamians.
Man charged with attempted housebreaking
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of attempting to break into a home in Hope Town last month.
Murder accused fined for breaching bail
A MAN awaiting trial for attempted murder was fined yesterday after admitting to breaching his bail conditions for more than 100 days.
Man accused of stealing DRMA trailer in Abaco
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing a trailer home from the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA) in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, earlier this year.
DR DAVID ALLEN: Key factors contributing to increase of suicide attempts
During the past six months, the Family People Helping People Project has experienced a significant number of attendees with extreme suicidal ideation, some of whom have made suicide attempts.
Free wi-fi on public transport thanks to new BTC venture
FREE wi-fi is to be provided on public transport thanks to a partnership between BTC and AD-FI.
LETTER: Pintard’s FNM facing major crisis
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis blindsided his constituents - and perhaps Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard - by switching his political allegiance to the fledgling Coalition of Independents and its increasingly popular leader Lincoln Bain.
STATESIDE: Trump contemplating a third term - but can he?
There’s a curious sub-text to the whole Donald Trump presidential saga that has wormed its way into the American national consciousness and cannot, apparently, be expelled.
FRONT PORCH: What will be the effect of Lewis’ departure?
The curious and unfortunate decision yesterday by Central Grand Bahama Member of Parliament Iram Lewis to resign from the Free National Movement and join the oddly and ironically named Coalition of Independents (COI) has precedent.
Elderly man embraces govt rescue as sister fights to save family property
AS government officials moved to demolish a shabby house at the intersection of Peter Street and Blue Hill Road yesterday, emotional pleas from a family member to preserve the building clashed with the wishes of its long-time occupant, who welcomed the intervention.
Coalition bolstered by Lewis’ addition to party
THE Coalition of Independents (COI) secured a seat in the House of Assembly for the first time yesterday, gaining mainstream representation after Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis resigned from the Free National Movement (FNM) and joined the party.
