New party leader Moss holds first town meeting
WEEKS after forming his own political party, Marco City MP Gregory Moss held his first town meeting in Freeport at the International Bazaar on the weekend, speaking about a number of pertinent issues affecting residents of Grand Bahama.
FNM ratifies eight candidates in countdown to election
THE Free National Movement last night, during its Central Council meeting, ratified eight candidates as it moves closer to completing its full slate of hopefuls to run in the 2017 general election.
Officials in discussion with US over crime in the Bahamas
OFFICIALS are engaged in “certain discussions” with US diplomats about crime and the country’s gang problem, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.
Minister calls Butler-Turner ‘nasty, vicious opportunist’
TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin criticised Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday, calling her a “nasty, vicious and vile political opportunist” after the MP accused her of lacking compassion toward the victims of alleged sexual assaults.
PM: It’s up to police chief
THE execution of the Christie administration’s “tougher measures” to combat crime now rests with the commissioner of police, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.
NIA still operating without oversight, warns FNM
THE National Intelligence Agency continues to operate without oversight and may be abused by officials, Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday.
Minnis 'planning council shake-up'
IN what can be seen as evidence of a continued rift within the Free National Movement, a party insider alleged yesterday that there was an “underhanded” move unfolding inside the opposition to oust former election candidates who are a part of the party’s Central Council and replace them with new hopefuls to “stack the odds” in favour of leader Dr Hubert Minnis.
Minister blasted for 'lack of compassion' to victims
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday blasted Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin over her response to the United States Embassy in Nassau’s ban on its employees using Jet Ski rentals in the capital saying it lacked “compassion” toward the victims of the alleged sex crimes.
Pintard says govt playing blame game over crime
FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday said the noticeable disconnect within the Christie administration has played a factor in the skyrocketing levels of crime in the country leaving Bahamians under “siege” by criminals.
PM: I’m not delusional about the task ahead
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday repeated that he was not “delusional” while again promising that this year his administration would get a handle on crime, focus on stabilising the economy and ensure that the stalled Baha Mar resort opens its doors.
FNM leader calls for legislation to tackle corruption
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis pinpointed the need this year for the drafting of anti-corruption legislation to ensure politicians and government officials are prevented from using their positions of privilege to engage in nefarious practices.
Minister raises concern about drivers going too fast, too drunk
TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said she is “concerned” about the roles “speeding and alcohol” may have played in the deaths of “several young persons” in the last 20 days.
Minnis: Not enough time on NHI
THE government is “putting the cart before the horse” with its push toward implementing National Health Insurance while ignoring that Bahamians will need sufficient time with the NHI legislation before it is passed, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
Legislation for NHI to be released ‘this month’
THE draft legislation for National Health Insurance has been approved by Cabinet and will be released for public and further stakeholder consultation before the end of this month, the government said yesterday.
Minnis calls on govt to declare a ‘war on guns’
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has called on the government to declare a “war on guns” and establish a dedicated intelligence gathering facility to partner with the international community for this purpose.
