History made as women lead House and Senate
FOR the first time in Bahamian history women will lead both the House of Assembly and the Senate simultaneously.
UPDATED: Govt promises to increase pensions, enhance social assistance
THE government has promised to increase pensions for the elderly and raise benefits for the disabled community as a part of its plan to improve social assistance.
Minnis doesn’t rule out leader bid
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis refused to say whether he would accept or reject a nomination for leader of the Free National Movement at the party’s next convention if someone nominates him on the convention floor.
‘We will cut VAT and save economy’
THE Davis administration has pledged to “rescue” the economy, stabilise public finances, decrease value added tax, as well as ensure anti-corruption and government transparency.
Sears: No way forward yet over shanty town demolition
NEWLY appointed Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says he has not as yet been advised on the way forward as it relates to shanty town demolition in the country.
‘We’re still reviewing promotions’
PIA Glover-Rolle, State Minister for Public Service, said yesterday that government is still reviewing all public sector promotion and hiring exercises carried out in the lead up to the general election, saying all assessments will be conducted fairly and in a transparent manner.
‘Aggressive’ legislation planned
OBIE Wilchcombe, leader of government business in the House of Assembly, said the government intends to bring forward “very aggressive legislation” after the re-opening of Parliament today.
FNM: PM should be condemned for Fox support
THE Free National Movement has called comments by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis regarding his support for a United States court to terminate criminal proceedings against Island Luck co-founder Adrian Fox “astonishing and reprehensible”.
Patricia Deveaux likely for Speaker role
PATRICIA Deveaux, Sylvanus Petty, LaShell Adderley and Barry Griffin are expected to be elected to senior House of Assembly and Senate roles today when the new parliamentary session begins.
4,000 more seek help from govt after food aid ends
SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday that some 4,000 Bahamians who were receiving assistance from the government’s national food distribution programme have now been added to his ministry’s aid list since the food initiative ended.
Minister Bowleg seeks partnerships to help wake sleeping GB economy
MARIO Bowleg, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, is convinced that public-private partnerships through his ministry to attract major sporting and cultural events can make Grand Bahama’s “sleeping” economy vibrant again.
Davis awaits report on Dorian handling
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says he is awaiting a report on the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian to determine if an inquiry is needed into the former government’s handling of the disaster.
FNM dissent over Senate picks
SOME members of the Free National Movement are troubled by the party leader’s selection to serve in the Senate.
‘Pinewood flooding a priority’
PINEWOOD MP-elect Myles Laroda has said addressing long-standing flooding issues in the constituency is a priority for the Davis administration.
PM: 'No regrets' over Adrian Fox support
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he has “no regrets” advocating for a United States court to terminate criminal proceedings against Island Luck co-founder Adrian Fox.
