University rejects FNM criticism over debate
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas has rebuffed the Free National Movement’s criticism of the pre-election series of debates it has organised with Verizon Media Group.
Grand Bahama airport takeover expected ‘in weeks’
THE signing for the government’s takeover of the Grand Bahama International Airport is expected in “a matter of weeks,” with the sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort to come soon after, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed on Friday while in Grand Bahama.
FNM declines university debate
THE Free National Movement has explained why it will not take part in a series of political debates organised by University of The Bahamas and a private media group.
Vaccination move is shot in the arm
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said he thinks allowing fully vaccinated travellers to The Bahamas without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test will make the country a more attractive destination for visitors.
Davis: Govt cannot interfere in private contracts
IN view of some local businesses mandating a COVID-19 vaccination policy for workers, Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip Davis stated the government cannot intervene in private contracts between ordinary citizens and employers.
PRIZE FOR TAKING THE JAB: Restrictions off for fully vaccinated
FULLY vaccinated people can travel to The Bahamas without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test come May 1, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday.
Minister blames Easter festivities for third wave
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells has said the spike in COVID-19 cases that helped to launch the country into a third wave can be attributed to Easter holiday festivities.
From sports leaders to political hopefuls
THE next elections will see a number of sports figures vying for constituencies.
FNM dismisses PLP campaign ‘rhetoric’
THE Free National Movement has deemed an opposition statement on restricting campaigning because of the pandemic “politically driven rhetoric”.
PLP ‘to limit in-person’ campaigns over COVID
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis has said his party will be limiting in-person campaigning and implementing several new safety protocols, due to a worrisome uptick in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Cancellation of school bus contracts ‘heartless’
AFTER seven of eight school bus transportation contracts in Central Andros were brought to an end, some have complained of political victimisation.
Three more election candidates ratified by the FNM
THE Free National Movement ratified three more candidates last night for the next general election.
Upscale community for young professionals: you don’t have to be a lawyer or doctor to qualify
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the definition of young professionals who will be eligible to buy lots in a proposed upscale community in western New Providence is broad enough to include barbers, plumbers, farmers and many others—not just lawyers or doctors.
‘Making money off The Farm’
PUBLIC Works Minister Desmond Bannister has defended a sting operation at The Farm shanty town in Abaco last week, insisting residents had broken the law.
‘Now it’s our turn to help’
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said Cabinet will discuss giving financial assistance to those affected by the volcano eruption in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
