People ‘let down’ by PLP over closure of Treasure Bay Casino
THE Progressive Liberal Party has “disappointed” and “let down” the people of Grand Bahama once again with the news of layoffs from Treasure Bay Casino, Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said in a statement yesterday.
Shipyard dispute investigation completed, says Mitchell
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell has confirmed that investigations into labour disputes at the Grand Bahama Shipyard have been completed by Director of Labour Robert Farquharson.
A festive Renaissance
THE Nassau Renaissance Singers are holding their annual concert “A Nostalgic Christmas” at the Trinity Methodist Church on Frederick Street this Thursday.
Youth choir to host Christmas concert
THE Bahamas National Youth Choir under the direction of Cleophas Adderley, OBE, founder/director, will present its eighth annual Concert of Music for Christmas on Tuesday, December 13, at Trinity Methodist Church at 7.30pm.
Man shot after intervening in nightclub argument
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery and a shooting incident that has left a man detained in hospital on Saturday.
Bran 'hasn't considered' speculation over FNM MPs joining DNA
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney said he has not "given any consideration" to public speculation that his party could be the destination for those seven Free National Movement (FNM) parliamentarians who ousted Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly on Wednesday.
Marine biologist suggests conservation of Bahamas' seagrass habitats
NEW research on the Caribbean spiny lobster has led to one international marine biologist advocating the conservation of the Bahamas' seagrass habitats, as findings indicate the underwater gardens are responsible for nearly $20m in local lobster production.
FNM denies eviction reports on social media
THE FREE National Movement (FNM) has denied social media reports that the organisation has been evicted from its headquarters.
Grand Bahama brushes up for paint and sip nightspot
A PAINT and sip nightspot opens in Freeport this weekend that promises to provide a “breath of fresh air” after a long week.
FNM charges 'rebel seven' with bringing party into 'disrepute, division, rancor and dishonour'
THE Free National Movement (FNM) has charged the "rebel seven" Parliamentarians with action that has brought the party into "disrepute, division, rancor and dishonour," according to a letter about disciplinary proceedings obtained by The Tribune.
Rollins slams 'selfish' Minnis over resign request
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins says it was “irrational and selfish” of Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to request that the “rebel” seven members or Parliament who ousted him from the post of Opposition Leader in the House of Assembly resign, as he suggested the Killarney MP had a “lust for power”.
Loretta to be appointed Opposition Leader on Sunday
SHATTERING a political glass ceiling, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner will be appointed as Leader of the Opposition at Government House on Sunday.
2002 case of sex attack on handicapped teenager dropped
PROCEEDINGS have been discontinued against a man awaiting trial concerning the alleged sexual assault of a mentally handicapped teenager in 2002.
Moore: Minnis could have fired MPs
MAURICE Moore, considered to be one of the Free National Movement’s founding fathers, insisted that the seven MPs’ shocking move to revoke Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis’ appointment as leader of the Official Opposition in Parliament could have been avoided had he fired the “rebels” ahead of the party’s July convention.
Disciplinary letters sent to MPs after vote to remove leader
THE Free National Movement drafted and sent letters of charges yesterday to the seven parliamentarians who sought Dr Hubert Minnis’ removal as leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly, formally beginning the process that could lead to their expulsion from the party.
