Minnis takes on works duties until Bannister is sworn in
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday assumed the Ministry of Works portfolio until Desmond Bannister can be officially sworn in next week, according Anthony “Ace” Newbold, president of the Bahamas Press Club.
Advanced poll investigation report sent to Prime Minister
THE investigation into what contributed to the disorganisation and chaos surrounding the advanced poll has been completed and forwarded to the Office of the Prime Minister, Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Charles Albury confirmed yesterday.
Urban Renewal 'grave concerns'
IN his first day on the job, Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson expressed grave concerns regarding Urban Renewal in Grand Bahama and has suspended certain operations pending further review.
Dorsett unsure if power supply deal was finalised
FORMER Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett said he was uncertain whether the previous Christie administration finalised an agreement with New Fortress Energy to improve electricity generation, but confirmed that there was a “heads of terms,” which included a $10m investment from the company in a smart grid power management system to aid the country among other things.
Adrian Gibson tipped for Mortgage Corporation role
LONG Island MP-elect Adrian Gibson has reportedly been pegged to fill the post of Mortgage Corporation chairman, The Tribune understands.
Elizabeth advance ballots were counted too early
THE suspension of voting in polling divisions of the Elizabeth constituency during the May 10 general election was due to an unspecified and premature decision to count advanced poll ballots for that constituency ahead of the final count, Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Charles Albury said yesterday.
‘It’s the people’s time means we will listen to the people’
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday reiterated his charge that newly sworn in Cabinet ministers will not shirk their parliamentary duties as they take on their government portfolios.
Govt will need to borrow but will honour police pay deal
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday said the government intends to honour the commitment made by former Prime Minister Perry Christie to pay overtime to Royal Bahamas Police Force officers but “some degree of borrowing would be required” for this to happen.
Galanis wants Sears to lead PLP affairs in the Senate
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP Philip Galanis yesterday suggested that the party should turn to former Attorney General Alfred Sears to lead its affairs in the Senate, or “lose out” on its “best chance to signal positive change” in the wake of its landslide defeat at the hands of the Free National Movement.
Davis says no decision yet on date for new convention
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his party’s intention is for him to be leader of the Official Opposition in Parliament, adding that it has not yet been determined when the Progressive Liberal Party will have its next convention.
Doubts over PLP electricity deal
A DAY after former Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed his administration had signed off on agreements with a company to make electricity more affordable and reliable while at the same time generating significant revenue for the government days ahead of the general election, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest and a top union official have expressed uncertainty over whether this deal is concrete.
Turnquest says no one has been fired by govt
THE Minnis administration has given no directives for people to be fired from government programmes that were started under the previous administration, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday.
NHI will not be cancelled - but will change
MINISTER of Health Dr Duane Sands said yesterday the Free National Movement will not cancel National Health Insurance, however, he said, the new administration will take a more “practical and realistic” approach to the plan.
Bannister absent for ‘pre-arranged commitment’
THE Cabinet Office has released a statement in response to social media speculation about Minister of Works-designate Desmond Bannister who was not present at a swearing in ceremony for Cabinet ministers at Government House on Monday.
Cooper calls Isaacs remarks about race ‘unfortunate’
EXUMA MP-elect Chester Cooper distanced himself yesterday from controversial remarks Errington “Minky” Isaacs, chairman emeritus of the Progressive Liberal Party, made about race at the party’s special meeting Monday night.
