Collie hits out at PLP after Gray admission on letter
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday fired the latest shots in the ongoing war of words surrounding that $2.1bn agri-fisheries proposal with Chinese investors, as he criticised Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray for his admission that he had not revoked his letter authorising the Bahamas ambassador to China to discuss the plan.
Galanis praises campaign of leadership challenger Sears
FORMER PLP MP Philip Galanis yesterday praised the leadership platform presented by former Attorney General Alfred Sears as a welcome respite from the status quo of visionless political leadership, and a return to the core values of the Progressive Liberal Party.
Minnis a hypocrite over China deal, says Gray
AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday called Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis a “hypocrite” over the latter’s call for him to resign over a $2.1bn agri-fisheries proposal with Chinese investors, as he accused Dr Minnis of being party to a “secret deal” between the FNM and Chinese officials for the “agricultural development” of thousands of acres of land in Abaco seven years ago.
Wake-up call: Trump victory a warning sign, say PLP veterans
TWO veteran Progressive Liberal Party members yesterday told The Tribune that the unexpected results of the United States’ presidential election could signal a defeat at the polls for the governing party, with one insisting that the party use this as a “wake-up call” as it prepares to campaign for the impending election.
‘Where are details PM promised on Baha Mar?’
AS criticism over the level of involvement by the Chinese government in Bahamas investments continues, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed calls for clarification on the sealed deal relating to the sale and remobilisation of the Baha Mar resort.
Lloyd to run for FNM in South Beach
TALK show host Jeffery Lloyd will be ratified next week as the Free National Movement’s (FNM) candidate for South Beach in the 2017 general election, The Tribune understands.
Sears seeks transparency in govt’s foreign dealings
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Fort Charlotte candidate Alfred Sears called yesterday for more transparency from the government concerning its dealings with China and other countries.
FNM: Nothing to hide over China
SENIOR Free National Movement members yesterday insisted that they were not concerned or moved by Prime Minister Perry Christie’s threat to reveal documents detailing the previous FNM administration’s efforts to partner with the Chinese for agriculture and fisheries developments, saying this was a mere deflection away from the failures of the Progressive Liberal Party government.
Immigration investigation into denial of entry for 23 brazilians
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell has confirmed that his ministry is investigating reports that 23 Brazilians were denied entry into the Bahamas “without any justification” earlier this month.
DNA releases draft version of Freedom of Information Act
THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday released the party’s draft version of a Freedom of Information Act, with Deputy Leader Christopher Mortimer daring the Christie administration muster up the courage to “do what is right for the Bahamian people.”
McCartney: We will review every deal with China
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said his party is “eager” to review “all aspects of every deal” between the Christie administration and the People’s Republic of China.
MPs argue over aid for Grand Bahama
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday said Grand Bahamians continued to be exposed to the elements, as he accused the government of taking too long to bring relief to those who suffered severe loss as a result of Hurricane Matthew.
Dorsett denies licence given to harvest forest in Andros
AMID heightened public concern over the Christie administration’s dealings with Chinese investors, Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett was adamant yesterday that neither his ministry nor the government has issued a licence to any company in this country for forestry harvesting in Andros.
PM blasts FNM over China deals
TEASING documents that detail the previous administration’s efforts to partner with the Chinese government for the development of agriculture and fisheries, Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday criticised the Free National Movement and its leader Dr Hubert Minnis for “emotionally exploiting” Bahamian’s anxiety over Chinese investment.
FNM’s Mark Humes confident of win in Fort Charlotte
THE Free National Movement’s candidate for Fort Charlotte Mark Humes is confident he can pull off a win in the next general election, saying his campaign has received a “tremendous reception” despite the seat being held by the Progressive Liberal Party PLP for the last three elections.
