Torchbearers TV snub said to be ‘politically motivated’
THE decision by the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) not to broadcast the Free National Movement’s (FNM) upcoming Torchbearers Youth Association’s convention was yesterday blasted as “hypocritical” and “politically motivated” by party Chairman Sidney Collie.
FNMs who supported PLP ‘were not offered jobs’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday denied that he recently gained the public support of a group of Free National Movement (FNM) turncoats in exchange for them to receive employment or favourable treatment, adding that to assert otherwise was “demeaning”.
Butler-Turner's grassroots bid a shock to Rebel Seven MP
AN email revealing that Official Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner was canvassing support for an “organic grassroots movement” came as a shock to fellow dissident Free National Movement (FNM) members, according to one of the MPs, who expressed anger over the move.
PM: Minnis is a minor player
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday castigated Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis for likening the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) to a group of “drowning men,” calling the Killarney MP a “minor player” in the House of Assembly who should “try his best to keep quiet” after having his job as leader of the Official Opposition “taken” from him by Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner.
Halkitis defends comments on VAT spending despite previous loans
MINISTER of State for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday denied that he was being “disingenuous” when he stated, during a speech at the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) national convention last week, that millions of dollars generated from Value Added Tax (VAT) was being spent on projects for which the government already borrowed money.
Buzzing at winning spelling bee contest
KHYLA Jones, a sixth grade student at St Cecilia’s School, emerged as the winner of the 50th Archdiocesan Spelling Competition. The competition lasted 50 rounds.
PM shocked by TV guest’s claim of terrorism link to The Bahamas
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday denounced a claim made by a reported American expert in security and terrorism that The Bahamas has terrorism links, suggesting that this country’s “tremendous collaboration” with US law enforcement would have provided ample forewarning of such a threat had the claims been true.
US Embassy: Bahamians not affected by new travel ban
AS CONCERNS mount worldwide over the United States’ new travel ban affecting seven Middle Eastern countries, US Embassy Chargé d’affaires Lisa Johnson yesterday insisted that the changes will not impact Bahamian passport holders or US pre-clearance at Bahamian airports.
Pintard a candidate again as FNM unveils latest ratifications
THE FREE National Movement (FNM) announced the ratification of six more candidates for the upcoming general elections last night with leader Dr Hubert Minnis revealing that the full slate of 39 candidates will be announced at the end of the week.
Humes urges voters to pick the side they would rather be stuck with
AS voter registration numbers continue to climb slowly, Free National Movement (FNM) Fort Charlotte candidate Mark Humes has implored potential voters who may not be enthused about participating in the upcoming general election to view current issues in the United States as an indicator of what could transpire locally if they do not vote.
Legal argument over call for justice to be recused in Nygard court case
LEGAL parties in an ongoing judicial review into allegations that Lyford Cay resident Peter Nygard illegally increased the size of his property were at odds over whether the presiding judge can be perceived to be impartial in hearing the matter during her application to extend her tenure as a Supreme Court judge.
Case of $31,000 theft from Carnival to be heard before new magistrate
THE trial into the alleged theft of $31,000 by former employees of the Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) will now be re-heard before another magistrate in March.
FIVE-YEAR LEASE RENEWED FOR AUTEC FACILITY IN ANDROS
THE government yesterday renewed its five-year lease agreement with the United States for use of the AUTEC facility in Andros.
LIBRARY NAMED AFTER PASTOR
A MEMORIAL has been held in honour of the late Pastor Wilbur Outten, who was laid to rest last week in Freeport.
Swiss colleges visit to attract students
BAHAMIAN teachers, residents and students will have an opportunity to meet some of the world’s most respected educators when a contingent representing the finest schools and colleges in Switzerland visits Nassau this week.
