Minnis: I met criminal but did not discuss Nygard
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday admitted that he met with Livingston “Toggie” Bullard, one of two men named in an affidavit filed in court by Save the Bays (STB) as being allegedly hired by Peter Nygard to commit criminal acts.
PM: Threat to my life is not a jokey matter
PERRY Christie passionately defended his reputation yesterday in the face of repeated claims by Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn that the Prime Minister was allowing Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard to refer to him continuously in disparaging terms.
PINTARD RESIGNS IN NYGARD ROW: FNM chairman also steps down from Senate
MICHAEL Pintard resigned as chairman of the Free National Movement and as a senator yesterday morning over his involvement in the court action against Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
Rollins warned with removal in House clash
DEPUTY Speaker of the House of Assembly Dion Smith and Dr Andre Rollins clashed yesterday in Parliament after the Fort Charlotte MP shouted comments regarding former FNM Chairman and Senator Michael Pintard shortly after he resigned yesterday.
DNA reveals plan to tackle landfill problems
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday questioned if the government has “some interest” in Renew Bahamas, charging that there are frequent dump fires because “there are people in high places benefitting from it”.
PM puts focus on embassy official over discussions on Cuban pair
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said United States Chargé d’Affaires Lisa Johnson would have to speak on whether the government made numerous interventions with US officials regarding America’s willingness to accept two Cuban men held unlawfully in prison for three years.
Fitzgerald blasted for ‘pitiful’ attempt to link FNM to plot
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday accused Marathon MP Jerome Fitzgerald of pitifully trying to link the Free National Movement to an alleged attempt by an environmental group to “destabilise” the government.
Govt ‘minded’ to grant lease despite signs of Nygard Cay occupying Crown land
ALTHOUGH the Christie administration had evidence that Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard had allegedly encroached on Crown land without the relevant government approvals, officials were still “minded” to grant him a 21-year renewable lease for the area, according to documents obtained by The Tribune.
Plans for environmental monitoring system for Grand Bahama industrial sector
MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville has revealed that recommendations have been made for an independently run and year-round environmental monitoring system to be put in place to observe the industrial sector.
Gomez will 'recuse' himself if Committee on Privileges investigates Nygard affidavits
FORMER State Minister for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez has said he will "recuse" himself as chairman of the Committee on Privileges if the group is made to investigate two affidavits connected to his embattled clients Peter Nygard and lawyer Keod Smith.
Mitchell and Gray join call for campaign finance laws
FOX Hill MP Fred Mitchell and MICAL MP V Alfred Gray joined a growing number of parliamentarians yesterday in calling for campaign finance laws to be enacted, with Mr Mitchell saying the lack of such laws is at the root of the Peter Nygard/Louis Bacon controversy ensnaring the major political parties at the moment.
Chipman concern at allegations
FREE National Movement MP Hubert Chipman expressed concern yesterday about allegations that some members of the party have been intimately involved with Save the Bays in its alleged efforts to “destabilise the government” using money received from foreigners.
Rollins challenges affidavit ruling
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday challenged House Speaker Dr Kendal Major’s decision not to accept two affidavits he tabled on Wednesday night in reference to the controversy surrounding Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
‘Activists seek to topple govt’
MARATHON MP Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday accused Save The Bays of being nothing more than a “political organisation” that is seeking to “overthrow” the Progressive Liberal Party government “under the guise of an environmental group”.
Pintard stands by actions after release of recordings
FNM CHAIRMAN Michael Pintard yesterday defended his involvement in the lawsuit against Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
