Davis slams late promises
IN a final push to garner support, Philip “Brave” Davis sold himself as a formidable leader in stark contrast to an “out of his depth” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis whose last four years in office were marked by “a poverty of vision”.
Whatever you do – vote
AS Bahamians go to the polls today, the chairmen of the two major political parties have outlined why they feel their parties are the best choice to lead the country.
Dames warns voters must follow protocols as Election Day nears
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said the Bahamian people can be assured COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced on Election Day amid concerns about further virus spread now that quarantined people are allowed to vote.
Rolle: It’s not unusual to see union unrest at vote time
PUBLIC Service and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle suggested yesterday that it’s not unusual to see industrial unrest in the public sector when a general election approaches, saying “unions do what unions do” and “perhaps react based on the times”.
Davis: Minnis will raise taxes
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis claimed last night that the Minnis administration would raise taxes if re-elected.
Curfew campaign row in Grand Bahama
THE Progressive Liberal Party is accusing two Free National Movement candidates and their campaign workers on Grand Bahama of unfairly campaigning after curfew and violating rules.
9,000 homes still relying on food assistance scheme
NEARLY 9,000 households in New Providence continue to rely on the national food assistance programme, an initiative that has cost the government $54m, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night.
Minnis: We fell short over Dorian
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis admitted that his government fell short regarding its Hurricane Dorian rebuilding efforts and promised to do more should the Free National Movement be returned to office following tomorrow’s general election.
Will Elizabeth pick stability or opt for change?
ELIZABETH residents are weighing the costs and benefits of choosing stability over change in one of the most closely watched races of the 2021 election cycle.
McAlpine confident in Pineridge
INDEPENDENT candidate Frederick McAlpine claims that history will be made in Pineridge this week, confident that he will be re-elected.
Davis: Minnis mismanaged handling of pandemic
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis accused Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis of mismanaging the COVID-19 crisis.
‘How does Minnis know poll count?’
THE Progressive Liberal Party has called on the Parliamentary Commissioner and the Commissioner of Police to examine Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ claim that he has been informed his party won last week’s advanced poll.
Rolle: Dozens of Abaco residents will be given permanent jobs
PUBLIC Services and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday that dozens of North Abaco residents will be made permanent employees of the ministry and the National Insurance Board.
‘We have to break the cycle of big boy system’
PIA Glover-Rolle, the Progressive Liberal Party’s Golden Gates candidate, says her daughters inspired her transition to front line politics and try to meet the needs of constituents.
Davis accuses govt of voter suppression
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis accused the government of “voter suppression tricks,” referring to issues former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham experienced while trying to vote in last week’s advanced poll.
