Whatever you do – vote
AS Bahamians go to the polls today, the chairmen of the two major political parties have outlined why they feel their parties are the best choice to lead the country.
Davis slams late promises
IN a final push to garner support, Philip “Brave” Davis sold himself as a formidable leader in stark contrast to an “out of his depth” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis whose last four years in office were marked by “a poverty of vision”.
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ALICIA WALLACE: If you’re going to vote tomorrow - stay safe
Tomorrow, we go to the polls. Well, some of us. I have heard from numerous people that they are definitely not going or are still very unsure about voting in the election due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current raging wave of cases as well as the video evidence of an obviously disorganized advanced poll. For many, uncertainty turned into definite opt-outs when the announcement was made that people who are supposed to be in quarantine will also be allowed to present at the poll and vote alongside everyone else.
‘I was forced to smuggle cocaine’
A Jamaican man who said he was forced to smuggle $20,000 worth of cocaine into the country to prevent his family from being killed by drug lords was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Nurses suffering ‘burn-out’
NURSES are burnt out and suffering physically and mentally due to the strain COVID-19 cases have placed on hospitals.
Dames warns voters must follow protocols as Election Day nears
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said the Bahamian people can be assured COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced on Election Day amid concerns about further virus spread now that quarantined people are allowed to vote.
Rolle: It’s not unusual to see union unrest at vote time
PUBLIC Service and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle suggested yesterday that it’s not unusual to see industrial unrest in the public sector when a general election approaches, saying “unions do what unions do” and “perhaps react based on the times”.
Davis: Minnis will raise taxes
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis claimed last night that the Minnis administration would raise taxes if re-elected.
Curfew campaign row in Grand Bahama
THE Progressive Liberal Party is accusing two Free National Movement candidates and their campaign workers on Grand Bahama of unfairly campaigning after curfew and violating rules.
9,000 homes still relying on food assistance scheme
NEARLY 9,000 households in New Providence continue to rely on the national food assistance programme, an initiative that has cost the government $54m, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night.
Minnis: We fell short over Dorian
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis admitted that his government fell short regarding its Hurricane Dorian rebuilding efforts and promised to do more should the Free National Movement be returned to office following tomorrow’s general election.
Will Elizabeth pick stability or opt for change?
ELIZABETH residents are weighing the costs and benefits of choosing stability over change in one of the most closely watched races of the 2021 election cycle.
Union: Govt violated constitution
THE union representing customs and immigration officers has taken court action against the government for alleged breach of contract and violating the Constitution.
Multi-billion treasure opportunity ‘stalled’
The Bahamian head of a technology-driven underwater exploration group yesterday asserted that this nation has lost between $450m-$500m due to their proposal being “stalled” by government for three-plus years.
Lucayan’s fresh union row over seeking lay-off clarity
A trade union leader yesterday vowed “to oppose with every fibre in my body” the Grand Lucayan’s request that the Court of Appeal clarify whether employers can temporarily lay-off staff without pay.
Overflight fees start at $2m this month
The Government will collect around $2m in overflight fees by end-September from aircraft passing through Bahamian air space, a Cabinet minister disclosed yesterday.
Hotel Corp chief ‘ecstatic’ over Andros resort’s sale
The Hotel Corporation’s chairman yesterday said he was “ecstatic” that multi-year efforts to sell the Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina had finally succeeded, likening it to “michaelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel”.
‘No intention’ to buy hotel initially
An Andros resort’s new owner has already hired 30 persons to help with site clearance as he yesterday revealed he initially had “no intention” of acquiring the property.
