Davis touts ‘upgrades’ in San Salvador as proof of his work
DURING a campaign stop in San Salvador last night, Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis touted his work in the area, saying even the Free National Movement must admit that upgrades have taken place.
Voter register certified
THE 2017 voter register was certified on Monday, according to Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall, however The Tribune was unable to obtain a copy up to press time last night.
Collie criticises Carnival mismanagement
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie criticised the government over its “mismanagement” of Grand Bahama’s Junkanoo Carnival, days after officials admitted that turnout for the weekend event was low.
Documents show Foulkes barred from legal practice in Florida and owed US govt $132,000
FREE National Movement (FNM) candidate for Golden Gates Michael Foulkes was assessed by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and found to owe the US government $132,493.60 in taxes, including interest and penalties spanning several tax periods from 1999 to 2001, a document obtained by The Tribune yesterday showed.
‘Sweetheart Baha Mar deal bad for the nation’
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday called the Heads of Agreement (HOA) between the Christie administration and the buyer of Baha Mar “nothing more than a multi-billion dollar theft of the Bahamian people’s sovereign rights.”
Christie: Don't support 'Fake National Movement'
PRIME Minister Perry Christie urged voters in Grand Bahama last night not to support the “Fake National Movement” and Dr Hubert Minnis, who he called the most “reckless” and “unprepared” person to ever vie to lead the country.
Ingraham: Fire all of the PLP
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham last night urged scores of supporters in North Abaco to “fire” the Progressive Liberal Party-led government for “lying” about value-added tax (VAT) and failing to account for government malfeasance.
Elizabeth constituents undecided as election countdown continues
SOME traditional supporters of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM) in the Elizabeth constituency see no reason to change their preference when they vote in eight days, they told The Tribune yesterday.
Davis stands on record of infrastructure improvement
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis last night presented his “record” of infrastructure development and social advancement in the Cat Island, San Salvador and Rum Cay constituency, as he dismissed those who have mounted campaigns against his continued representation of the area.
DNA rejects claim that party has taken policies from BNCP
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer yesterday denied claims by Bahamas National Coalition Party (BNCP) Leader Wesley Campbell that the DNA has allegedly taken ideas from the BNCP’s 25-year development plan and passed them off as its own.
Minnis: Payment of police overtime an election ploy
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has labelled Prime Minister Perry Christie’s announcement that the government will finally pay Royal Bahamas Police Force officers for working 12-hour shifts in 2013 and 2014 nothing more than an election ploy, one he accused the Progressive Liberal Party of being “followers not leaders” on.
FNM chairman expresses concern over Nottage’s health
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie has expressed concern over the medical condition of Progressive Liberal Party Bain and Grants Town representative Dr Bernard Nottage following his worrisome performance during an appearance at a recent campaign rally.
Collie denies Izmirlian financially backing FNM
FREE National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie on Friday denied that former Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian was financially backing the opposition party.
DNA 'will restore magic to Freeport'
BRANVILLE McCartney told Grand Bahamians that a Democratic National Alliance (DNA) government will restore the magic that was once Freeport, introduce new industry and seek to revive the island’s stalled tourism industry.
‘April is not over yet’ says AG over release of Baha Mar documents
ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson remained tightlipped yesterday when asked about the government’s pledge to have the sealed Supreme Court documents on the Baha Mar sale made public this month, saying “April is not over yet.”
