PM: No harm, no foul over Fitzgerald
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there was “no harm” and “no foul” regarding the Baha Mar contract controversy that surrounded former Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald in 2017.
Water union leaders admit PLP links
AFTER being accused of creating political mischief over a list of promotions at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, the heads of both unions representing staff have come out and admitted their ties to the Progressive Liberal Party.
OPM welcomes Fitzgerald
THE Office of the Prime Minister has issued a statement about the appointment of former Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald as a senior policy advisor, saying the office is pleased that Mr Fitzgerald is joining the team.
Minister has concerns over $17m drone system
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says he has concerns about the $17m drone system project his predecessor executed.
Parliament reopening to be at Baha Mar
GOVERNMENT has announced that for various reasons parliament will be reopened indoors on Wednesday, October 6, at the Baha Mar Convention Centre.
Senators revealed ahead of swearing-in ceremony
GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius Smith is expected to officially swear in 14 senators at a private ceremony today.
Chester Cooper: High demand for Bahamas as tourist destination
TOURISM, Investment and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper says there is high demand among travellers to visit The Bahamas.
Davis tells churches: I have heard you
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday he has heard “the cries” of religious leaders and is now looking at how best to safely relax COVID-19 restrictions on churches for the safety of all.
Saunders considers FNM chairman run
DON Saunders, former House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, said he is considering offering himself as chairman of the Free National Movement at the party’s November convention.
Munroe orders prison chief placed on leave
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe announced in a press statement yesterday that Corrections Commissioner Charles Murphy has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into matters at the prison, including the handling of a prisoner who caught COVID-19 during lock-up.
Cooper’s dismay at Lucayan cost
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper is “disheartened” after learning specific details of the deal for the sale of the Grand Lucayan property in Grand Bahama.
Ferguson praises new govt’s labour relations
THE new Davis administration has already started to “put money where their mouth is” as it relates to labour relations, Trade Union Congress president Obie Ferguson said yesterday.
‘What did Fitzgerald do that was so bad?’
A TOP Progressive Liberal Party Queen’s Counsel says former Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald did nothing that should disqualify him from a senior post in the Davis administration.
FNM youth’s support must be earned
THE Free National Movement’s youth association president wants young FNM supporters to carefully consider who should be the party’s next leader and to support someone who will acknowledge the party’s mistakes and commit to addressing them.
‘FOOD ASSISTANCE COSTS TOO MUCH’: Obie questions why aid programme bill is $800k per week
SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe has questioned spending related to the government’s National Food Distribution initiative as his ministry prepares to take over the programme.
