‘Competent authority to say’ over quarantined voters
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames, who has responsibility for elections, said the competent authority will have to say how and whether people in quarantine can vote in the upcoming general election.
Cabinet members defend early election call by PM
SEVERAL Cabinet ministers yesterday defended Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to call an early election against criticism that it could further exacerbate the existing COVID crisis.
New coalition formed ahead of general election
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Constitution Party, Bahamas Democratic Movement, and some independent candidates have formed a coalition to contest the next general election.N
Wells: No plans to reimpose lockdown in COVID fight
DESPITE calls for stricter COVID-19 measures, Health Minister Renward Wells insisted yesterday the government has no plans to reimpose another COVID-19 lockdown to fight the current surge of infections.
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Davis sets ‘debate me’ challenge
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has challenged Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to a national debate before next month’s general election.
Suspect wins $160k for police assault
A MAN who was unlawfully arrested, beaten by officers and falsely accused of stealing his own possessions was awarded over $163,000 in damages by the Supreme Court.
Crisis’ toll on non-COVID patients
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands believes some people who have sought medical care for non-COVID-19 illnesses in the public healthcare system have probably suffered and died due to the strain the virus has had on resources.
Former PMs question early election
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said a consistent election date is necessary to ensure people are properly advised and prepared for a general election.
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Acting coroner to be appointed ‘very soon’
CHIEF Justice Brian Moree said an acting coroner will be appointed “very soon”, allowing for the resumption of inquests into police-involved killings and other matters.
Sign of the times as man accused of stealing FNM election posters
A 41-year-old man accused of stealing nearly $500 worth of Free National Movement paraphernalia from the Mount Moriah constituency was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Census to begin in January - and you can take part online
THE Census of Population and Housing will take place starting January 2022 and people will have the option to complete the questionnaire online, via telephone or in person.
Parties say blueprints are ‘in the works’
WITH the 2021 general election less than a month away, major political parties say blueprints of their plans are in the works and will soon be released.
30k may be voting in early poll
ACTING Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson announced yesterday that the advanced poll for the next general election will be held on September 9 - with about 30,000 people eligible to take part.
