Minnis to cops: Vote FNM
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis made a last-minute push for law enforcement officers to support the Free National Movement when they head to the polls in today’s advance poll, saying his government will reform conditions of service and realign salary scales if re-elected.
Moultrie and Chipman warn of election chaos
TWO independent candidates vying for re-election yesterday predicted there will be “mass confusion” and “chaos” on Election Day given the many voting and health concerns that have not yet been addressed by government officials.
Wells: Govt will not prevent those in quarantine from voting
MINISTER of Health Renward Wells has confirmed that the government will not prevent people in quarantine from voting in next week’s general election.
Davis: ‘FBI documents’ fake
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has denounced fake documents that circulated on social media alleging he is the subject of a US Federal Bureau of Investigation probe.
Sands: Country is on its knees
THE COVID-19 crisis has forced The Bahamas to its “knees”, former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday, as he recalled his distress at the toll the virus has taken on Bahamian lives.
Rolle: We kept our promises
PUBLIC Service Minister Brensil Rolle maintained yesterday the government has lived up to its promises to the Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) regarding the issue of increment pay outs after concerns were recently raised by the union.
Ex-disclosures chairman says Bahamas lags on corruption
FORMER Public Disclosure Commission chairman Myles Laroda said The Bahamas lags far behind other countries in the region regarding anti-corruption legislation, adding the Progressive Liberal Party plans to enact a bill to change that.
Watson: It’ll be a close race – but FNM will win election
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson says he is confident the Free National Movement will be returned to office after next week’s general election, but predicts it will be a close race.
PLP candidate laments state of graveyard
PLP candidate for Central Grand Bahama Kirkland Russell raised concerns yesterday over the neglect of the Lewis Yard Public Cemetery, where graves are no longer accessible because of thick ground cover and overgrown shrubs.
Barbados early poll day delayed
THE Minnis administration has amended the Parliamentary Elections Act through an Emergency Powers Order to allow an advanced poll in Barbados to be rescheduled.
Quarantine voting - still no decision
ACTING Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson was silent yesterday on whether quarantined citizens or COVID-19 patients will be able to vote in the upcoming general election.
Moultrie: Don’t believe what you hear on social media
HALSON Moultrie has denied social media speculation that he is linked with the Coalition of Independents.
Mitchell criticises Minnis for dancing at political rallies
THE Progressive Liberal Party has criticised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for “dancing on stage” at recent political rallies as the COVID-19 death toll continues to climb.
Moore says Ingraham support of Sands ‘reckless’ before vote
ONE of the founding fathers of the Free National Movement has taken issue with remarks made by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham over the weekend endorsing Elizabeth incumbent Dr Duane Sands.
Minnis gives his support to WSC chairman Gibson
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis fully endorsed Water & Sewerage chairman Adrian Gibson last night, days after questions emerged about contracts awarded under the Long Island MP’s tenure.
