FNM leader calls for peace in build-up to general election
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has asked Bahamians to be peaceful as the general election approaches.
Halkitis applauds PM for clarifying VAT spending
STATE Finance Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday applauded Prime Minister Perry Christie’s efforts to clarify the collection and allocation of Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue, asserting that the government must reassure voters that “nothing nefarious or untoward has transpired” and that it is being transparent.
Butler-Turner: FNM offered seat for election - but not Long Island
OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner revealed yesterday that she had an informal “conversation” with someone in the Free National Movement (FNM) but the talks fell apart when she was offered a seat other than Long Island.
Minnis: I will be in full charge of my Cabinet
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night compared himself to Prime Minister Perry Christie, saying unlike the nation’s leader he will be fully in charge of his Cabinet, bringing direction and competence to government.
Mackey: I’ve paid customs debt in full
DAYS after being exposed by Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts for his failure to settle a 15-year tax debt of $9,500 to the Department of Customs, Free National Movement (FNM) North Eleuthera candidate Howard “Rickey” Mackey has followed through on promises to pay the debt yesterday.
Moore’s Island acquisition of land ‘not political move’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday denied that the acquisition of more than 400 acres of land for the people of Moore’s Island was a “political move”, despite the tabling the resolution weeks before the general election.
PM urges PLP supporters to 'help us register every vote'
REGISTER to vote was the consistent message uttered by Prime Minister Perry Christie and incumbent parliamentarians to hundreds of supporters at the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) regional branch meeting last night.
Johnson laments failure to tackle crime issues
FREE National Movement Yamacraw candidate Elsworth Johnson yesterday suggested that the Progressive Liberal Party’s “statistic driven” approach to law enforcement has ultimately hampered the judiciary and national security forces, all while lamenting ongoing issues plaguing both areas in their efforts to arrest crime.
FNM candidate owed $9,500 in settlement deal
THE Free National Movement’s North Eleuthera candidate yesterday took “full responsibility” for his failure to settle a 15-year-old debt worth $9,500 to the Department of Customs, and pledged to pay the full amount outstanding today.
‘Govt is distorting truth about nation’s economy’
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday accused the Christie administration of distorting the truth about the nation’s economy.
Christie’s rival says Centreville is ‘hurting’ from neglect
REECE Chipman, the Free National Movement’s candidate for Centreville, has challenged Prime Minister Perry Christie to a debate over the constituency he has represented for the past 40 years, an area he said is “hurting” from neglect.
PLP campaign for Eleuthera hopefuls
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s re-election campaign rolled through Eleuthera Friday, with residents turning up to Hatchet Bay to show support for Clay Sweeting and Clifford “Butch” Scavella, the candidates for North Eleuthera and Central and South Eleuthera respectively.
Dion Smith's former chauffeur to run against him in Nassau Village
THE former chauffeur of governing Progressive Liberal Party MP Dion Smith yesterday said the PLP does “not care” about Bahamians as he announced his candidacy with the Democratic National Alliance where he will go head-to-head with his former boss.
Minnis defiant over Baha Mar
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday rebuked recent claims by Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald that he is “pulling and rooting against the Bahamian people” with his continued scepticism over the future of the $3.5bn Baha Mar resort.
Smoke affecting New Providence from landfill and bush fire, says minister
THE thick white smoke that blanketed communities in western and southern New Providence yesterday morning came from a combination of fires including the New Providence Landfill and a large bush fire on Carmichael Road, according to Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett.
