Govt plays down China partnership
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis stressed yesterday that the proposal for a partnership with the Chinese for development of agriculture and fisheries in Andros was not before the government for consideration.
Minnis: Local vendors will be impacted by PHA’s use of international manufacturers
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised the Public Hospitals Authority for extending its recent tender exercise for the “Provision of Medicines and Related Items” to international manufacturers.
Roberts hits back at D’Aguilar over CTFE
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday challenged former Baha Mar Director Dionisio D’Aguilar to explain his objection to Baha Mar bidder Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) when its subsidiary, the Rosewood Hotel brand, was formerly engaged by the resort.
Dr Nottage shrugs off challenge by young FNM candidate
BAIN and Grants Town MP Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday said there is “nothing to be threatened about” by the Free National Movement’s (FNM) recent ratification of 21-year-old Travis Robinson as the party’s candidate for the area, adding that age is an “irrelevant” factor in either man’s bid at securing the seat.
Minnis hits out over spike in murders in October
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis expressed concern about the number of murders in October compared to September, even though the country remains on a path to record the least number of murders for any year since at least 2010.
DNA ratifies five election candidates
THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has ratified five candidates for the next general election - business owner Kendal Smith for the Fox Hill constituency, engineer Ethric Bowe for Southern Shores, accountant Claire Basden in North Abaco, real estate broker Rudolph Dean for Golden Gates and Celi Moss for Centreville.
Gibson accuses FNM Deputy of politicising hurricane relief
HURRICANE Matthew Czar Shane Gibson accused Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest of deliberately attempting to undermine the government’s storm relief efforts to gain political points.
GEORGE SMITH DISAPPOINTED EXUMA MP DID NOT GET CHANCE TO ‘STEP DOWN’
GEORGE Smith, former member of Parliament for Exuma, said yesterday he was “disappointed” that the PLP did not “extend the proper courtesy” to Exuma MP Anthony Moss and give him a chance to “step down” before making plans to nominate another candidate for the constituency.
Roberts attacks Minnis after claim govt has sided with Chinese allies
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday dug deeper into his narrative that Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has “sold the soul of the FNM” as he defended the government against accusations that it sided with Chinese allies on the pending sale of Baha Mar.
FNM Deputy calls for thorough account of hurricane spending
EAST Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest has demanded that the Christie administration provide a thorough accounting of hurricane relief spending.
Galanis supports latest delay in date for PLP convention
ALTHOUGH its latest postponement pushes the Progressive Liberal Party’s leadership challenge into election campaign season, former PLP MP Philip Galanis insisted yesterday that a late convention could electrify support for the party in an otherwise tough cycle.
Minnis: Not enough details on Baha Mar negotiations
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Dr Hubert Minnis said on Friday that the disclosure of the company negotiating with the government to acquire Baha Mar is too bare on details to satisfy the public’s right to information on the matter.
Sears 'can gain more support' after convention delay
PLP leadership challenger Alfred Sears said the party’s decision to delay its convention gives him an opportunity to reach more delegates.
Ratification delayed as PM suffers illness
PRIME Minister Perry Christie fell ill with a “stomach virus” prompting the Progressive Liberal Party to postpone the ratification of businessman Chester Cooper last night as its standard bearer for the Exuma and Ragged Island constituency, party Chairman Bradley Roberts confirmed.
Former Senator Lanisha Rolle and businessman D’Aguilar ratified by FNM
THE Free National Movement ratified six candidates for the next general election during a Central Council meeting last night, including businessman Dionisio d’Aguilar and former Senator Lanisha Rolle.
