Turnquest aims to cut back on overspending
THE country is facing a new era of conservative fiscal measures, according to Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest, who yesterday forecast a swift departure from the established culture of government overspending in his remit as the new minister for finance.
Mitchell lashes out at FNM win
FORMER Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell yesterday downplayed the Free National Movement’s landslide victory over the Progressive Liberal Party, claiming that the FNM’s victory was due in part to “the money of foreign interests,” the “turn of clever phrases” and the manipulation of “a population suffering from the ill-effects of the economic recession”.
Christie expected to reveal his future plans tonight
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie is expected to give statement on his political future tonight at a Progressive Liberal Party National General Council meeting, party Chairman Bradley Roberts confirmed yesterday.
Former DNA hopeful calls for an end to cronyism
A FORMER political candidate has urged the country’s new leader to end the culture of cronyism.
Observers note lack of ZNS balance and campaigning at advanced polls
THE Commonwealth Observer Group on Friday called for the establishment of an independent election management body with modern voting and counting systems to “safeguard” the country’s “democratic history.”
Activists call for clampdown on corruption
ACTIVIST group Out Da Box called on the new governing party, the Free National Movement, to fulfil its campaign pledges of strengthening anti-corruption mechanisms and increasing the fairness of elections.
UPDATED: Christie loses Centreville seat by four votes
DESPITE eight consecutive terms as Centreville’s member of Parliament, former Prime Minister Perry Christie’s loss of the seat became official on Friday after an all-night recount revealed that he lost to Free National Movement (FNM) newcomer Reece Chipman.
PM urged to end 'culture of cronyism'
A FORMER political candidate has urged the country’s new Prime Minister to end the culture of cronyism.
Call for modern voting, counting systems to 'safeguard democratic history'
THE Commonwealth Observer Group on Friday called for the establishment of an independent election management body with modern voting and counting systems to "safeguard" the country's "democratic history".
Official general election results so far
These are the results from the general election so far. Don't miss Monday's Tribune for the full, confirmed results.
Education and crime are first items on FNM agenda
THE incoming Minnis administration is expected to implement several of its campaign proposals in education and national security once the new session of Parliament convenes later this month, with officials signalling an end to social promotion, enhanced work environments for teachers and wide-reaching social programmes aiming to help at-risk youth.
Roker voted against PLP as the nation turned against Christie administration
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister Loftus Roker told The Tribune yesterday that he voted against his party in the MICAL constituency on Wednesday out of respect for the country.
Minnis sets out plan for govt
NEWLY elected Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told The Tribune that during his first few days in office, his administration expects to review the government’s structure, look at various boards and compose the new Cabinet of The Bahamas.
Observers point to lack of technology in election
WHILE The Bahamas has maintained its record for executing free and fair elections, the country is in last place in the region when it comes to election technology.
Miller not surprised by PLP wipeout at the polls
FORMER member of Parliament for Tall Pines Leslie Miller said yesterday he was not surprised that the Progressive Liberal Party was “wiped out” by the Free National Movement because “the hate” for former Prime Minister Perry Christie “was strong” throughout the country.
