Roberts: Has Minnis got an energy reform plan?
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts questioned whether Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has a sustainable energy reform plan for the country, saying with three weeks until the 2017 general election, the FNM is unable to offer viable alternatives to the “firm and solid” foundation already established by the government.
Registrar General denies targeting Save the Bays
THE Registrar General’s Department has denied claims that it has specifically targeted environmental group Save The Bays in its request for detailed operations and financial records, yesterday underscoring that the agency has given similar notices to nearly 100 other registered non-profits.
Criminal libel case is dropped against lawyer
CRIMINAL libel proceedings were discontinued against a lawyer in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Trial date change after accused unwell
A NEW trial date will have to be fixed for a man concerning an incident of sexual assault that occurred in 2013.
Warrant issued as man fails to appear in sex attack case
A JUDGE issued a warrant of arrest for a man who failed to appear in court for his sexual assault case.
FNM wants smaller class sizes and longer school hours
IF the Free National Movement is elected to office next month, the party plans to implement sweeping changes to the country’s education system including the increase of police presence on school campuses, CCTV and other technology for monitoring and an increase of teacher compensation packages.
Change of election officer in Centreville after Chipman call
AFTER making a complaint to Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall about the appointment of a “known” Progressive Liberal Party supporter as the returning election officer for Centreville, Free National Movement candidate for the area Reece Chipman said the woman in question has been removed.
Hospital ‘dragging its feet’ as family seeks son’s airlift to US
A FOX Hill couple who have been trying desperately for over a year to have their baby son transferred to the United States for special medical care are claiming that the Princess Margaret Hospital has been frustrating the process.
Cut in US funds for HIV relief to have ‘no impact’
THE termination of American HIV/AIDS relief funding for the country this year will have no impact on local efforts to combat the disease, Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez insisted yesterday.
Ministry concerned over video of sex attack
THE Ministry of Social Services and Community Development has expressed “grave concern” about the recent circulation of videos on social media of a man apparently engaged in sexual intercourse with an unconscious woman.
Fears that lighthouse will not be fit for 200th anniversary
FEARS are mounting that because of the continuing neglect of the iconic and historic Nassau lighthouse, the landmark which gives cruise ship visitors their first impression of the capital will not be in a fit state to see its 200th anniversary this year.
‘PLP disqualified’ from vote over closeness with China’
BAHAMAS Constitution Party Leader S Ali McIntosh yesterday suggested that the Christie administration’s perceived alignment with the People’s Republic of China has disqualified the party and its members from contesting seats in the upcoming general election, citing Article 48 (1) b of the Constitution.
Colours collection to aid scholarship fund
ARTIST Je’Rome Harris Miller continues his annual fundraising exhibitions for the University of the Bahamas Winston Saunders Memorial Scholarship Fund this week.
Online birth registration launched in Abaco
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip Davis officially launched the government’s online birth registration initiative in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on April 13 in the Bahamas Government Complex.
