Butler-Turner sceptical of Baha Mar optimism
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday insisted that Prime Minister Perry Christie has not proven himself to be a good barometer regarding Baha Mar, saying Bahamians should be cautious over his pronouncements of optimism over the mega resort.
Gomez called on to honour corruption pledge
FOLLOWING fresh revelations of missing funds from a government department, Legal Affairs Minister Damien Gomez has been urged to honour his pledge to fight official corruption.
PM: Nation ‘not a killing field' - New crime strategy ‘in weeks’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday insisted that The Bahamas is “not a killing field” as he suggested that in a matter of weeks Bahamians will see the government’s new and aggressive crime fighting strategies implemented.
PM rejects claim of NHI ‘death panels’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said reports that his administration is seeking to implement a government-run “death panel” to decide who would be treated or not for catastrophic diseases under its proposed National Health Insurance scheme was “absolute nonsense.”
Key elements of NHI still unknown, says Minnis
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday questioned whether the implementation of National Health Insurance will end up to be another one of the Christie administration’s failed promises, saying the government has yet to inform Bahamians of key elements of the healthcare plan.
Govt to appeal disclosure of immigration documents
THE government intends to appeal a Supreme Court judge’s ruling that called for its disclosure of all relevant documents relating to its immigration policy introduced a year ago.
Anger at RBC $10 charge
FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday criticised Royal Bank of Canada Bahamas for its “ridiculous” new $10 charge for non-RBC account holders, and called on the government to ensure that the Toronto-based bank was not seeking to “take advantage” of Bahamians.
Rollins demands PLP live up to promises on crime
A DAY after the murder count hit 130 for the year, the Free National Movement demanded that the Christie administration live up to its promised crime solutions and “restore public confidence in the state’s capacity to keep Bahamians safe”.
Lightbourn: Nottage has lost sight of reality
MONTAGU MP Richard Lightbourn yesterday questioned the level of concern displayed by National Security Minister Bernard Nottage over the nation’s record homicide figures.
Shadow minister posts for Wells and Rollins
ONE week after they joined the Free National Movement, Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins and Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells have been named as the party’s shadow ministers of national security and tourism respectively, a statement from the FNM said yesterday.
Davis: Bills to cut electric costs
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday tabled three bills in the House of Assembly that are expected to pave the way for the Christie administration’s plan to reform the electricity sector, ultimately reducing the cost of electricity to consumers.
Mitchell says veterans’ pensions still under review
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said the issue of pensions for World War II veterans is still under active review.
Mitchell would welcome citizenship commission
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said he would welcome the appointment of a citizenship commission to allow for applications for Bahamian citizenship to be processed without “political inference”.
Wilchcombe: Murder record is a disgrace
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe conceded that the Progressive Liberal Party made crime a political issue, but said the party has learned from that experience and realises now that everyone must work together to combat crime.
Bran says he wants another chance in Bamboo Town
DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday urged voters in the Bamboo Town constituency to give him another opportunity to represent them, as he suggested that the current area representative Renward Wells has undermined their trust.
