Five years and no disclosures
DESPITE repeated calls for parliamentarians to submit annual financial declarations as mandated by law, Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) Chairman Myles Laroda said yesterday that there is a handful of officials who did not make a single disclosure for the entire five-year term of the Christie administration.
Hanna Martin to 'make intentions public' on PLP leadership bid
ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin said yesterday that she plans to publicly address speculation that she will challenge interim PLP Leader Philip Davis for the post at the party’s next convention. In an interview with The Tribune on Monday, Mrs Hann
Cabinet 'still reviewing' Baha Mar deal
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday Cabinet is still in the process of “reviewing” the Baha Mar deal. Asked about the status of this aspect of national interest, Dr Minnis said: “We are still reviewing. We are still reviewing. And I want
Davis: Police payments show FNM treasury claims false
LEADER of the Progressive Liberal Party Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday welcomed the long overdue payment of overtime to police officers.In a statement, Mr Davis said Monday’s first payment in this regard proves the Free National Movement’s remarks a
DAMES WARNS OF NO QUICK FIX TO CRIME
MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday that the Free National Movement (FNM) will start rolling out its new crime plan “with immediate effect” but cautioned that there will not be a “quick fix” to the high levels of crime.He did n
Foulkes: No work permits where Bahamians are qualified for job
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has directed government officials to ensure that no foreigner should get a work permit where there are qualified Bahamians to fill that position, Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes said yesterday.
Hurricane fund claim disputed
KWASI Thompson is facing pushback from his predecessor in the Ministry of Grand Bahama following his claims that the previous administration spent hurricane relief funds in a “disturbing” way.
Overtime pay for police to begin today
POLICE officers are expected to begin receiving the first instalment of their long-sought overtime pay today.
Roberts: Minnis deceptive over pledges on VAT and healthcare
BRADLEY Roberts has accused Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis of “deceiving” the Bahamian people with campaign promises to repeal value added tax (VAT) on electricity, healthcare and breadbasket items only to “back peddle” from these pledges in the Speech from the Throne.
Thompson finds Grand Bahama hurricane spending 'disturbing'
FOLLOWING his preliminary assessments, Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson has revealed that over $1 million in hurricane relief funds were spent without the proper protocols in Grand Bahama.
Davis to seek leadership of the PLP
INTERIM Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he intends to run for the top post of the opposition party whenever it decides to hold a convention, while also suggesting that he will not discourage anyone who may want to contest the position.
FNM call for patience on referendum
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday requested “patience” as the new administration looks to advance on plans to hold a referendum on several legislative moves, including term limits for the prime minister, as well as the establishment of an independent Electoral Commission and Constituencies Commission.
FNM: Promised repeal of VAT still planned
THE Minnis administration isn’t changing its tune on value added tax and still intends to repeal the fee on a variety of items and services, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said yesterday.
'PLP did not listen to expert advice on Christie failings'
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party stalwart councillor George Smith says the 2017 general election result proved that his party learned little from its 2007 loss and instead doubled over on its problems.Mr Smith’s comments came amid reliable reports to The T
DNA praises government for 'adopting' its platform
THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday commended the Minnis administration for what it sees as the government “adopting” several aspects of the third party’s Good Governance Platform, referring to the government’s agenda as laid out in the Speec
