Turnquest rejects DNA claim about Baha Mar
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday moved to clear the air over claims by DNA Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer that members of the FNM were more concerned about Baha Mar than governance, calling the assertion a “desperation for relevance”.
‘Rollins a prime example of wasted opportunities’
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday branded Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins as the “prime example of wasted opportunities”, asserting that the Progressive Liberal Party’s political machinery positioned a novice Dr Rollins to inherit the “ranks of leadership” over time.
Edgecombe gets GB campaign under way
TWO weeks after her ratification by the FNM as a candidate for West Grand Bahama, Pakesia Edgecombe is wasting no time in unveiling her campaign and meeting with constituents.
Halkitis: FNM leader to blame for altercation
GOLDEN Isles MP Michael Halkitis yesterday accused Free National Movement leader Dr Hubert Minnis of intentionally “provoking an altercation” between FNM supporters and campaigners for the Progressive Liberal Party who were canvassing the Carmichael Road area on Tuesday.
Rollins hits out at absences of Minnis
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday suggested that Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has not shown he is ready to lead the nation, pointing to his attendance at House proceedings.
Mitchell says thank you – as election clock ticks
AN emotional speech by Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell in the House of Assembly yesterday has heightened speculation that the government will “ring the bell” for the general election very soon.
Pintard spotlights problems in Marco City constituency
FREE National Movement candidate for Marco City, Michael Pintard has taken up the charge to have long standing issues addressed in areas that are still without city water and paved roads in the Marco City constituency.
Mortimer says Minnis ‘callous’ over Baha Mar
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer yesterday suggested that a faction within the Free National Movement was focused on derailing progress at Baha Mar for personal gain as he condemned FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis for his “callous” statement over the resort’s sale.
Symonette defends Minnis from critics over Baha Mar
AS fallout continues over that declaration to “execute a real sale” of Baha Mar by Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette yesterday defended his leader, insisting that “fault” sits with the “untruths and half facts” produced by the Christie administration in recent months.
PM ordered to pay legal costs for Save The Bays
PRIME Minister Christie has been ordered to pay the full legal costs incurred by Save The Bays (STB) after his recusal application was rejected by the Supreme Court.
PLP chairman says Free Town selection was free and fair
DESPITE controversy surrounding the nomination of the Progressive Liberal Party’s Free Town candidate, Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday said at all times the party’s internal electoral process was “free,” “fair” and “democratic”.
Redirection of evening voter registration centres
DUE to a redistribution exercise, evening voter registration centres have been affected and are now as listed below.
Davis and Miller blast Minnis over Baha Mar
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip Davis lashed out at Dr Hubert Minnis’ pledge to “execute a real sale” of Baha Mar should the Free National Movement (FNM) win the next election, accusing him of plotting for the resort’s demise for political benefit while spouting untruths.
Vincent Peet considering independent election run
FORMER Cabinet minister Vincent Peet is considering a comeback to front-line politics, but this time as an independent candidate, a source inside the Progressive Liberal Party told The Tribune yesterday.
Munroe ratified in Free Town drama
CAPPING off an emotional evening of confusion and drama, the National General Council (NGC) of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) unanimously endorsed Wayne Munroe over Senator Frank Smith last night, ratifying the attorney for the Free Town constituency.
