FNM not gaining traction for election, warns Sands
FREE National Movement Senator Dr Duane Sands said he is running for the party’s deputy leader post because the FNM currently has “serious problems” and despite the dismal performance of the government, it is “not gaining traction”.
Minnis: I’ll win leadership fight
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said he has no doubt that when his organisation convenes its highly anticipated three-day national convention next month he will remain the FNM’s chief.
Minnis rounds on critics of referendum stance
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised critics of his “vote your conscience” stance on the constitutional referendum, insisting that he took this position out of respect for the intelligence and ability of the Bahamian electorate to make the proper choice.
DNA call for power company to present plan to improve supply
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney is calling on Bahamas Power and Light to produce and publicly present its plan of action to improve power generation and transmission amid rolling blackouts.
THE BIG QUESTION: What steps should each party take to win the next election?
With Dr Duane Sands saying the FNM has not being “gaining traction”, and the PLP recovering from the referendum defeat, what steps should each party take to convince the public they should be elected at the next election?
Butler-Turner and Sands in FNM leadership bid
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner and Senator Dr Duane Sands will run as a team in a leadership race against Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis and East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest at the Free National Movement’s convention at the end of next month, they confirmed to The Tribune yesterday.
FNM leader: Govt must show country it can offer solutions
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis is challenging the government to prove itself up to the task of offering realistic and concrete solutions to improve the country’s economy and security.
Independent candidate bids for Bain and Grants Town seat
A 21-year-old resident of Bain and Grants Town has launched a campaign to run as an independent candidate in the next general election.
Roberts calls for Minnis, Butler-Turner to distance themselves from Rollins' statement
PROGRESSIVE LIberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts called yesterday on FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis and Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner to distance themselves from Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins' statement that a future FNM government could make void agreements relating to Baha Mar that it does not support.
Referendum failure 'due to govt missteps'
THE failure of the June 7 constitutional referendum on gender equality was the result of the numerous missteps on the part of the Christie administration, according to Pastor Lyall Bethel.
PLP Chairman: FNM unable to find qualified leader
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts mocked the Free National Movement (FNM) on Friday for being "unable to find a qualified, effective leader" since the exit of former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.
Minnis: Govt shifting responsibility for crime
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis says the Christie administration, through many of its senior members, is attempting to shift responsibility for the country's growing crime epidemic as oppose to addressing it.
Rollins: I won't seek FNM nomination if Minnis re-elected as leader
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins has said he will not seek a constituency nomination from the Free National Movement (FNM) if Dr Hubert Minnis is re-elected as leader at next month’s convention.
PM defends govt deal with foreign firm to manage B.P.L.
AMID rolling blackouts that have frustrated Bahamians, Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday defended his government’s decision to select PowerSecure to manage Bahamas Power & Light.
‘Loretta more popular than party leader’
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday that Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner would be a strong contender for leader of the Free National Movement at its upcoming convention, pointing to a poll that he said shows she has pulled ahead of current leader Dr Hubert Minnis in the public’s opinion.
