FNM leader shrugs off Pinewood party protest
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis was dismissive and seemingly indifferent yesterday when asked about recent disagreements between party executives and members of the Pinewood Constituency Association over the organisation’s decision to choose a candidate that was not largely supported by the association.
BNCP reveals first eight candidates for 2017 election
THE Bahamas National Coalition Party (BNCP) held its first candidates launch on Friday at the Bahamas Public Service Officers Union (BPSU) Hall.
Minnis: BPL should have spread 'increased' bills over months
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) Company Ltd’s “increased” billing should have been spread over several months and up to a year to facilitate those Bahamians who are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Matthew, Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis insisted yesterday as he criticised the electricity provider for “inconsiderate and inhumane” actions.
PM urges people to register to vote - and help the PLP return to office
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has said his Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) must be re-elected to government as he urged Bahamians to register to vote at a time when registration numbers are low.
Smith backs increase in number of constituencies
MAKING his case in support of the proposed constituency increases, former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister George Smith yesterday suggested limiting Cabinet appointments to 16 portfolios or less to manage the cost for salaries of members of Parliament.
Cooper and Bain are ratified to run for PLP
THE Progressive Liberal Party ratified insurance executive Chester Cooper and community leader Eva Bain last night to run in next year’s election.
FNM deputy: Public has a right to know on VAT
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday said the Bahamian people have a “right to know” where the money from value added tax is being spent. He criticised the government for continuing to borrow without “reining in” spending.
Lincoln Bain 'bad news' for the FNM, warns Tennyson Wells
FORMER Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells said yesterday he believes radio talk show host Lincoln Bain is “bad news” for the Free National Movement following this latest round of open contention toward FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.
Minnis: Government is 'tone deaf' on crime problem
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis called the Christie administration “tone deaf” in its response to crime yesterday after the past few days of violence.
Davis says Miller's claim over increased BPL bills is "nonsense"
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday refuted claims from party colleague Leslie Miller about Bahamas Power and Light raising electricity bills to pay for foreign aid as “nonsense”, as he stressed that power bills have decreased by nearly 40 per cent since the Progressive Liberal Party took office.
Archbishop calls for end to death penalty
ARCHBISHOP Patrick Pinder, of the Catholic Archdiocese, yesterday called for the government to abolish the death penalty and focus instead on offender rehabilitation.
Sears plans role for Christie in his Cabinet
FORMER Attorney General and Progressive Liberal Party candidate for Fort Charlotte Alfred Sears, QC, said yesterday when he defeats Prime Minister Perry Christie and becomes leader of the PLP after the party’s January convention, he will invite Mr Christie to “stay” and be part of his Cabinet.
Collie: Bain did not pass FNM vetting process
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie has rejected assertions that the party was not forthright regarding who the organisation would select as its Pinewood candidate, insisting yesterday that due diligence was given to all applications.
Turnquest casts doubt on mortgage relief plan
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday questioned the efficacy of a government programme to provide mortgage relief to Bahamians.
Minnis: Does PM back Andros plan?
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed his call for Prime Minister Perry Christie to reveal whether he supports the proposed $2.1bn agri-fisheries venture with Chinese investors, as he said Mr Christie’s “stony silence” suggests the government may very well “go forward with this theft of our birthright”.
