Mitchell’s office accuses Dr Rollins of ‘betrayal’
FOX Hill MP Fred Mitchell’s constituency office yesterday accused Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins of “betrayal of the worst kind” for his “defamatory” characterisation of their representative as an “enemy of the state.”
‘Psych tests for all developers’
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday defended Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell’s public warnings to Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian, and suggested that the government should now begin performing “psychological evaluations” on all foreign developers seeking to do business in this country.
Rollins: Fred Mitchell ‘is an enemy of the state’
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins suggested yesterday that Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell is an “enemy of the state,” saying his recent comments about Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian should prompt concern among Bahamians about the future of this country with respect to democracy and economic issues.
Opposition members walk out House in protest at V Alfred Gray
MEMBERS of the opposition Free National Movement yesterday left the House of Assembly in their continued their protest against V Alfred Gray over allegations of judicial interference that have dogged the MICAL MP this year.
Minnis criticises govt’s intention to appeal police overtime ruling
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said the government’s intent to appeal a Supreme Court ruling on overtime pay for police officers sends a “confrontational type message” to a group that is already low on “morale.”
Mitchell: Sarkis not in the same league as prime minister
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday blasted Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian for recently suggesting that he and the government were “fighting” over the $3.5b Cable Beach property.
Govt will pay Baha Mar salaries till $21m runs out
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday confirmed that the Christie administration will continue to pay Bahamian employees at Baha Mar until the $21m owed to the mega resort by the government for roadwork is exhausted.
Shane Gibson warns Melia management to cooperate
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday warned Baha Mar and the management of the Melià hotel to cooperate with its bargaining agent, the Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union in accordance with the law or face punitive measures.
Chipman slams Mitchell for ‘rabid attack’
HUBERT Chipman, FNM Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, yesterday condemned Fred Mitchell’s “rabid attack” on Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian, adding that his “belligerent language” has harmed this country’s reputation.
Mitchell to Sarkis: Conform or leave
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday continued his public recrimination of Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian, saying an invitation should be extended to the developer “to consider making the appropriate steps to live elsewhere” if he cannot conform with the expected conduct of “economic guests.”
Ministry seeks meeting with Air Traffic Controllers Union amid overtime row
MINISTRY of Transport and Aviation officials have requested a meeting with members of the Bahamas Air Traffic Controllers Union, along with representatives from two other government departments with the object of brokering “fairness and industrial harmony” amidst continuing disputes about overtime pay.
FNM Deputy leader calls for ‘defined roadmap’ for governance of Grand Bahama
FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday called for the establishment of a “defined roadmap” for the governance of Grand Bahama.
Govt says Baha Mar statement 'misleading'
THE Christie Administration continued its public feud with Baha Mar Friday, calling the resort's most recent press statement concerning Friday's Supreme Court adjournment of its winding up hearing "misleading”.
Baha Mar petition ruling put off to Aug 19 after CCA objects to liquidators
A SUPREME Court judge adjourned proceedings on the government's petition to wind up Baha Mar to August 19-20 on Friday morning after revelations that Baha Mar's contractor has expressed reservations about the personnel appointed to serve as provisional liquidators for Baha Mar.
Independent MP to start tabling Bills in Parliament
Marco City MP Greg Moss has pledged that he will start using an obscure House rule to begin tabling Bills in Parliament, effectively sidelining the agenda of the ruling PLP party during particular sittings.
