Mortimer: I’m not quitting DNA
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer yesterday denied that he is planning to sever ties with the third party to join to the Progressive Liberal Party.
Former DNA candidate Wayne Munroe joins the PLP
DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said he was caught by surprise over the Progressive Liberal Party’s official announcement that attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, joined the PLP on Monday.
Symonette open to FNM/DNA link
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette yesterday said he is open to brokering discussions with the FNM and DNA, suggesting that a coalition of some sort between the two groups provides voters the “best possible choice” in the next general election.
Minister blasts claim PLP supporter given $500,000 school contract
EDUCATION Minister Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday criticised former Ministry of Housing Parliamentary Secretary Brensil Rolle for alleging that the $500,000 contract to repair the Rum Cay All-Age School was given to a PLP supporter.
Opposition must unite to take on PLP, says Rollins
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins said Bahamians must question if they are willing to “risk” another five years of the current government by experimenting with “grand ideas” of forming new political parties “at this late stage”.
Rollins praises Rigby over bid for PLP leadership
A POSSIBLE bid for leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party by former Chairman Raynard Rigby has attracted the support of Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins.
Butler-Turner: Baha Mar bungling risking economy
THE Bahamas’ economic future is now in “dire jeopardy” due to the “drastic miscalculations, belligerence and widespread incompetence” displayed by the current Christie administration in its handling of the Baha Mar ordeal, according to Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner.
'One-room school’ with $500,000 repair bill
THE Free National Movement (FNM) has questioned the $500,000 price tag of repairs to the “small, one-room” Rum Cay All Age School and alleged that the school contract was given to a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporter.
Talks ‘best plan’ for Baha Mar
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday pointed out that the Supreme Court’s decision to limit the authority of provisional liquidators for Baha Mar was proof that the best solution for the stalled mega resort was at the negotiating table.
Roberts says senator confusing the issue over Baha Mar
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday criticised the opposition party, suggesting that recent comments by Senator Carl Bethel on the Baha Mar liquidation process not only confuses the public, but puts FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis in a conundrum.
Mitchell responds to claim DNA leader was targeted for immigration check
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell released a statement yesterday in response to suggestions by DNA Leader Branville McCartney that his home was politically targeted for a check by immigration officers.
Dr Duane Sands slams govt plans for NHI scheme
A LEADING surgeon is blaming the government's tardiness in meeting its universal healthcare coverage objectives on "piss poor planning and piss poor preparation," expressing doubt that the Christie administration will "be able to put together a proper NHI scheme any more than they were able to put together a proper Carnival".
Gomez ‘in discussions’ as self-imposed deadline nears
SEEKING to avoid an “unnecessary situation,” State Minister for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez yesterday softened his self-imposed deadline for filing proposed Election Court petitions to declare the Long Island and Killarney seats vacant due to conflict of interest.
Rivals play down Moss party plans
WHILE independent MP Greg Moss moves forward with plans to form a fourth party, representatives from the country’s three political parties have told The Tribune there are no concerns that the Marco City MP will siphon their supporters’ votes.
Govt late on benchmarks for NHI
THE government is “a little behind” on meeting the benchmarks set by itself and its international consultants for a successful roll out of its proposed National Health Insurance scheme, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez said yesterday.
