EDITORIAL: A new day indeed, as Minnis pays price
IT’S hard to imagine. Just four years ago the FNM swept to power with a huge majority giving it licence to do as it wished for the benefit of the country. All that stood against them was an Opposition of just four MPs – Philip “Brave” Davis and his three colleagues – the only survivors of the electoral rout.
No red flags, say observers
THE chief of the Organisation of American States’ Electoral Observation Mission said he has not noticed any red flags in the voting process as Bahamians cast their votes yesterday.
Unions ‘not surprised’ by result - and hoping grievances will be addressed
THE leaders of the country’s top labour unions said they are not surprised by the Progressive Liberal Party’s victory in yesterday’s election and are hopeful that their various grievances can be adequately addressed under the new administration.
Pinder says FNM supporters harassed at poll sites
FREE National Movement Fox Hill candidate John Pinder claimed his supporters were “harassed” at polling sites yesterday.
Smooth process reported at polling stations
VOTERS at various polling stations across New Providence reported a smooth process yesterday, a far cry from the chaotic and overly crowded scenes at last week’s advanced poll.
Kwasi Thompson keeps seat in GB
KWASI Thompson thanked supporters after he was elected as the new member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama.
Minnis term was dogged by disaster
AFTER a four-year term plagued by devastating hurricanes and a global pandemic, Dr Hubert Minnis was unable to convince the Bahamian people to re-elect him.
DNA fails to win one seat at the polls
THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday congratulated the Progressive Liberal Party on its victory after failing to win any seats at the polls for a third election.
GB election turnout slow but steady
VOTER turnout on Grand Bahama was a bit slow but steady at the various polling stations on the island, particularly during the first half of the day.
Philip 'Brave' Davis sworn in as Prime Minister
PHILIP Edward Davis, Leader of The Progressive Liberal Party, was sworn in as the fifth Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Friday.
Minnis calls accusations over Gibson mudslinging
OUTGOING Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis deflected to the Progressive Liberal Party’s campaign style in the face of questions about his failure to publicly address allegations against Adrian Gibson and his handling of certain contracts in his capacity as Water and Sewerage Corporation chairman.
$52m Bahamas boost from single cruise line
A 156 percent increase in Nassau calls by just one cruise line has the potential to generate a $52m-plus boost for the Bahamian economy in 2022, Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive revealed yesterday
Bahamian insurers under rating review
A rating agency’s decision to place two Bahamian insurance companies under review due to a $90.5m acquisition by its parent group was yesterday said to be routine and of no concern.
Stronger shipping waste regulations ‘ready to go’
The outgoing environment minister says regulations to strengthen ship waste disposal procedures are “ready to go” as the Government awaits a report on the recent invasive beetle controversy.
Freeport faces ‘disaster’ if 2016 Act not repealed
Freeport’s 2016 investment legislation is “an absolute disaster” that must be repealed if small and medium-sized businesses are to invest in the city, a prominent attorney warned yesterday.
COVID measures ‘can’t last forever’
The Bahamas “cannot continue to live under restrictive COVID-19 measures” if it wants its tourism industry and wider economy to fully rebound from the pandemic, a businessman said yesterday.
Host of top ministers swept out of office
A MAJOR upset at the polls yesterday has left many Free National Movement Cabinet ministers without a seat in Parliament as The Bahamas ushers in a new Progressive Liberal Party government.
Minnis staying on to lead FNM in opposition
AFTER repeatedly declaring that his party would be returned to office, Free National Movement leader Dr Hubert Minnis was forced to concede defeat and congratulate PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis for his wide margin electoral victory.
IT’S A BRAVE NEW WORLD: PLP stuns with total reversal of 2017 defeat
AFTER leading the Progressive Liberal Party to a wide victory at the polls, incoming Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis promised to tackle the challenges facing The Bahamas with humility and determination.
Coleby to join top tier basketball league in France
DWIGHT Coleby will join the top-tiered basketball league in France for the 2021-22 season.
