Davis ready to lead - but quiet on challenge intent
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip Davis confirmed yesterday that he was still prepared to lead the Progressive Liberal Party but insisted that the future leadership of the party was an internal matter that would be resolved at its national convention.
Duane Sands: Why I abandoned bid to become deputy leader
FREE National Movement Senator Dr Duane Sands said yesterday that he abandoned his ambitions to become the party’s deputy leader after Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner dropped out of the leadership race in July because the pair had been campaigning as a team.
Roberts denies Yellow Elder constituency talks - but Keod Smith aims for seat
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday denied reports that the party has had internal discussions about the establishment of a Yellow Elder constituency and the possibility of former Mount Moriah MP Keod Smith as the standard-bearer in the area.
Wells slammed as ‘misfit’ as PLP ratifies three candidates
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) last night announced the ratification of three candidates for the upcoming general election, including House Speaker and Member of Parliament for Garden Hills, Dr Kendal Major.
‘Promise of hospital for Grand Bahama is unfulfilled’
FNM Deputy Leader K Peter Turnquest said the government promised a new state of the art hospital for Grand Bahama, but has yet to deliver on the pledge.
Collie warns Butler-Turner must win over constituents
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie said yesterday that despite the party throwing its full support behind Loretta Butler-Turner, the Long Island MP has “a lot of work to do” to win over her constituents before the next election.
PLP chairman backs AG for ending case against resort
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has defended the Attorney General’s decision not to issue a no prosecution direction to the court, effectively stopping criminal proceedings brought by union officials against Sandals Royal Bahamian and two of its senior executives.
Nolle prosequi for Sandals is 'an abomination to justice'
ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson’s issuance of a nolle prosequi to discontinue court proceedings against the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and two of its senior executives was an “abomination” to justice, said Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner as she questioned whether the government conspired with the hotel when it terminated hundreds of workers.
Sears: If I become leader, PLP could win 28 seats
FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears took his confident public pronouncements on winning the Progressive Liberal Party’s leadership race a step further yesterday by predicting that with him at the helm of the political organisation, it would win the majority of the seats in the House of Assembly.
Gray says FNM rival knows ‘nothing’ about constituency
MICAL MP V Alfred Gray yesterday hit back at Free National Movement candidate Walt Saunders, claiming that he “knows nothing” about the constituency “other than his connection to Inagua”.
Chipman post uncertain while FNM use seat as ‘bait’
AS the Free National Movement continues efforts to fortify its base ahead of the 2017 general election, there is some uncertainty over the future of St Anne’s MP Hubert Chipman, as the FNM is said to be using the “sure seat” as bait to attract a “financially capable” candidate to its ranks.
Rollins tries to 'take over' Butler-Turner FNM event on Long Island
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday accused Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins of attempting to “take over” a Free National Movement town hall meeting in Long Island on Monday night by bringing his supporters to the event organised by the party to officially endorse her.
Saunders blasts the ‘poor visibility’ of PLP rival Gray
WALT Saunders, Free National Movement candidate for MICAL, said yesterday he is “more than confident” he will win in that constituency, claiming that current MP V Alfred Gray’s poor visibility in the area and “unfulfilled promises” have hurt his chances at securing that seat in the next general election.
PM assures UN over Bahamian efforts to assist refugees
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday assured the United Nations that The Bahamas was working to best employ international screening guidelines that seek to identify, protect and assist potential refugees and asylum seekers transiting to or through The Bahamas.
Sears confident of win in PLP leadership race
FORMER Attorney General and Progressive Liberal Party candidate for Fort Charlotte Alfred Sears, QC, said he is “more than confident” he will defeat Prime Minister Perry Christie and emerge leader of the PLP at the party’s November convention.
