FNM Chairman: Minnis conflict of interest claims are ‘nothing new’
FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday maintained that the conflict of interest claims against the party’s leader Dr Hubert Minnis were “nothing new.”
Rollins: I was lured into trap over Minnis
INSISTING that the conflict of interest claims against Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis were a distraction from government controversy, Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday said he was lured into a political trap when he first accused Dr Minnis of benefitting from a government contract while he was a Cabinet minister.
Figures showing unemployment fall are ‘a mirage’, says FNM
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday criticised the Department of Statistics’ recent Labour Force and Household Income Survey, calling it a “mirage” that is “no way realistically reflective of what is going on with the country’s economy”.
War of words between Mitchell and Butler-Turner
FOX HILL MP Fred Mitchell lambasted Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner while visiting her constituency, suggesting to residents that the island has not flourished under her representation because of its MP’s attitude toward the government.
Wilchcombe: Transparency vital for The Pointe project
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday called for greater transparency and accountability as China Construction America gears up to begin its $250m Bay Street luxury development – The Pointe.
Baha Mar is key to government's re-election chances, says Gomez
THE government's chances of re-election depend "heavily" on how it resolves the major issues facing the country, specifically the Baha Mar crisis, State Minister of Legal Affairs Damian Gomez said yesterday.
Minnis: Hanging must be enforced
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday called for hanging to be carried out in the country, along with the introduction of a gunfire detection system and the use of drones to aid the Royal Bahamas Police Force in fighting crime.
Cash: I won’t apologise to AG over ‘conflict of interest’ row
FORMER Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash has said he will not apologise for raising new concerns of conflict of interest regarding Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson and her connection to the $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort.
PM refuses to respond to questions on Baha Mar
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday refused to respond to questions regarding the stalled Baha Mar mega resort amid looming concerns over the future of the $3.5bn West Bay Street development.
Minnis: Come clean on any Baha Mar deals
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday urged Prime Minister Perry Christie and Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson to “come clean” and reveal if there are any other Cabinet ministers, members of Parliament or their family members who have contracts with Baha Mar.
GBHRA president accuses Mitchell of ‘fear tactics’
THE Grand Bahama Human Rights Association yesterday accused Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell
Bran wants PM to break silence on ‘conflict of interest’ concerns
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney has urged Prime Minister Perry Christie to break his silence on the concerns of conflict of interest regarding Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson and Baha Mar.
Loretta: Govt lashing out while Baha Mar has caused ‘tailspin’
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday criticised the government, saying at a time when the unopened Baha Mar resort has caused a “tailspin”, the Christie administration has turned to lashing out at those who are critical of its “ineptness” and inability to resolve the matter.
Bradley Roberts told: Put up or shut up on Dr Minnis claims
SENATOR Michael Pintard yesterday challenged PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts to present documents proving opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis was in a conflict of interest when he was minister of health or to “stop running a smear campaign.”
Christie and Mitchell stress the importance of PM’s Office
PRIME Minister Perry Christie and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell both stressed the importance of respecting the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday, in a veiled reference to controversial statements made by Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian.
