Iram Lewis nominated for FNM leader
IRAM Lewis, MP for Central Grand Bahama, was officially nominated yesterday for leader of the Free National Movement and insisted he wanted to be in the job for the “long haul.”
HIRED - BUT WITH NO WORK TO DO: Freeze on public sector recruiting as Govt finds new hires sit at home
STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle disclosed yesterday that there were instances where people were engaged for jobs on Election Day, while about 40 workers were hired and are being paid but remain at home because there are no jobs for them to do.
Kwasi Thompson submits nomination form as FNM leadership candidate
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson yesterday officially submitted his nomination form to the Free National Movement as a candidate for the leadership of the party.
Minister not surprised by audit of National Sports Authority
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said he is not surprised by an audit that found numerous problems at the National Sports Authority.
MP ‘has document to prove he is no longer U.S. citizen’
A Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament has defended himself against allegations that he has not renounced his American citizenship as required by law when one runs for public office.
‘Issues of resourcing’ at Police Inspectorate
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday he is not satisfied that the Police Inspectorate, a civilian organisation that should provide oversight of the Complaints and Corruption Unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, has been adequately carrying out its functions, citing resource issues.
‘Revenue rise fruit of FNM’s policies’
FORMER State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the former Minnis administration’s fiscal strategy is bearing fruit, citing a recent report that found that revenue performance surpassed $550 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021/2022.
Mitchell advises colleagues to return phone calls, not to change numbers
A government minister is advising his colleagues to adapt the habit of returning phone calls to those who put them in office and also not to change phone numbers they were reached on before coming to office.
AUDIT LIFTS LID ON MINISTRY FAILINGS: ‘Many failures’ identified at Sports ministry Minnis ordered be ‘locked down’
A CONTRACT awarded without Cabinet approval is among the problems Auditor General Terrance Bastian uncovered when he audited the National Sports Authority for the period between July 1, 2018 to January 2021.
Authority ‘renewed all contracts’ pre-election
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says officials have identified numerous irregularities with contracts the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority issued before the September 16 general election.
Iram Lewis, Kwasi Thompson make bids for FNM leadership
IN a bid to gain support, Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis has sold himself as a man for the people who will get the Free National Movement “back on track” and more in touch with ordinary Bahamians if elected as the party’s leader at this month’s convention.
PM: Effort to change law on marital rape should be part of national conversation
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says he believes a national conversation is needed concerning the criminalisation of marital rape, noting the country remains one of the few in the world that has no legislation addressing the issue.
PM: Bahamas is ‘safely and wisely’ opening for business
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis told a group of tourism stakeholders yesterday that the Bahamas is “safely and wisely” opening for business, while noting a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospital rates.
Public education campaign for launch of sexual offenders registry
THE launch of a sexual offender’s registry will follow a public education campaign on its accompanying restrictions, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.
‘Truly a new day’ as senate passes COVID-19 bill
THE Senate last night passed legislation that will lead to the end of suspensions of certain provisions put in place under the state of emergency.
