'Govt has failed Grand Bahama'
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney slammed the government for its treatment of Grand Bahama, claiming that the PLP has ignored it campaign promises to transform the island into the “metropolis” it once was.
Ten web shops pay up $5m in time for transition
TEN web shops have paid their tax arrears in time to remain open during the industry’s transitional period and are eligible for operation licenses, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday.
DNA chairman suggests relocating vagrants to island to learn 'laws of survival'
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Chairman Andrew Wilson has proposed that the DNA could reduce crime by seven per cent by “enforcing the law on vagrancy”.
‘If prime minister is the best candidate, he will be encouraged to run again’
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet Minister George Smith said Prime Minister Perry Christie will be encouraged to offer himself to lead the party again if PLP political strategists believe he is the best candidate to help the party win the next general election.
VAT on college fees are an affront, warns DNA
DNA leader Branville McCartney yesterday called the intended value added tax charges on the College of the Bahamas’ non-degree related fees “an affront” and demanded the government “reconsider” the taxation.
Christie says govt is trying again to revive mortgage relief scheme
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said the government is still working to resurrect its failed mortgage relief programme.
PM taking steps to prepare for change in PLP leadership
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said he is working on a succession plan to ensure that his party is prepared for a possible transition of leadership ahead of the next general election.
Mitchell to probe sickness absence of immigration staff
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said his ministry is investigating why eight of 12 immigration officers failed to report for work at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Wednesday – their absence resulting in severe queues for many who tried to clear immigration.
Prime Minister celebrates 40 years in public service
PRIME Minister Perry Christie last night celebrated 40 years in public service at a ceremony at PLP headquarters.
Miller says launch of legal action by workers is a bid to intimidate him
LESLIE Miller, Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman, yesterday accused the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union of using intimidation tactics by reportedly retaining a law firm to sue him as tensions mount over Mr Miller’s refusal to sign a negotiated industrial agreement with the union.
'Tax-free zones will help poor, not displace them'
ESTABLISHING inner city tax free zones will transform communities – not burden the poor or cause them to be displaced, newly-elected FNM Chairman Michael Pintard said yesterday.
Griffin praise for Loretta
SOCIAL Services Minister Melanie Griffin yesterday commended former FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner for “stepping forward” and taking on incumbent leader Dr Hubert Minnis for the leadership of the party.
OAS immigration meeting with Mitchell delayed
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said discussions with two major international organisations that were planned for today to clarify the government’s controversial new immigration restrictions in Washington, DC, have been postponed until next week.
'Loretta may have won if she was a man'
SEA Breeze MP Hope Strachan yesterday said she felt that the Free National Movement might have found it “easier” to elect Loretta Butler-Turner as their new leader if she were a man.
Roberts mocks defeated FNMs
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday roasted political rivals for their losses in the recent Free National Movement convention.
