Roberts brands Mortimer a political novice
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts branded Democratic National Alliance Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer a “political novice” who is “in need of light and understanding”.
PM: Rise in unemployed to drive govt on
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said he has accepted the recent unemployment report from the Department of Statistics, which shows a 1.4 per cent jump in unemployment adding that the discouraging numbers will push his government to ensure greater employment for Bahamians.
Renward Wells: Why I signed letter of intent
BAMBOO Town MP Renward Wells said last night he signed the $600m letter of intent with Stellar Waste to Energy Bahamas in order for the company “to carry out studies” free of charge to present to Cabinet.
Minnis calls for bank management to be fired
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday led dozens of party members in a protest outside of Bank of the Bahamas, calling on Prime Minister Perry Christie to demonstrate “true leadership” and fire the management team at the bank.
‘FNM has motive for BOB alarm’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie suggested yesterday that the Free National Movement has an ulterior motive in raising alarm about the Bank of the Bahamas, saying the party is “being used by others.”
Ingraham pays respects to Sir Jack Hayward
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday said he was “saddened” by the death of Sir Jack Hayward, honorary chairman and co-owner of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
Strachan and Forbes sworn in as ministers
HOPE Strachan and Arnold Forbes were officially sworn in as minister of financial services and minister of state in the Ministry of Works and Urban Development, respectively, at Government House yesterday.
PLP chairman brushes off Moss criticism
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday shrugged off criticisms levelled by Marco City MP Greg Moss over the treatment of fellow party member and Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins.
Gibson not surprised by rise in unemployed
LABOUR and National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson said he is not surprised by the rise in unemployment figures but expressed hope that a number of tourism related projects slated to emerge this year will spur employment growth.
Price Control slammed by DNA
DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday accused Price Control Commission Chairman EJ Bowe of targeting “at least three companies owned by members of the DNA” and attempting to cast the entrepreneurs “unscrupulous price gougers”.
Mortimer says government turning Bahamas into a beggar nation
DNA Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer yesterday said the government’s plans to request funds from China to help restructure the country’s national debt has turned the Bahamas into a “beggar nation.”
PM has not seen unemployment figures due to China trip
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he was not in a position to comment on the latest unemployment figures because he had not seen the latest Labour Force Survey report since his return from China.
FNM chairman: Minnis gaining traction as an alternative
FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said party Leader Dr Hubert Minnis is gaining traction as a “suitable alternative” to the “inconsistent and unfocused” Christie-Davis administration.
5% rise in food assistance to help offset 7.5% rate of VAT
PERSONS receiving food assistance from the Department of Social Services should soon see an increase of as much as five per cent in benefits to offset the introduction of value added tax, Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin said.
Minnis says rise in unemployment is sign of a government of broken promises
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised the Christie administration over the latest national unemployment statistics, which show a 1.4 per cent increase despite slight growth in the labour force in the second half of last year.
