Smith 'incorrect' in claims over new immigration rules
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has branded recent remarks made by president of the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association Fred Smith over its new immigration restrictions as a “grave error”.
Neymour says Minnis has the advantage in contest
PHENTON Neymour, former State Minister for Environment, yesterday suggested that incumbent FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has the advantage over his rival Loretta Butler-Turner, the party’s current deputy leader.
PM says plan for the future will bring about a stronger Bahamas
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said the country’s economy is set to be revolutionised as a result of the government’s National Development Plan – Vision 2040 – which was launched yesterday.
Butler-Turner ‘more than confident’ of victory
WITH LESS than a week left until the Free National Movement’s one day convention, FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner said she is “more than confident” she will emerge as the party’s new leader.
Rollins recommendation ‘by end of month’
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s disciplinary committee appointed to decide on the fate of embattled Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins is expected to make its formal recommendation to the leadership council by the end of this month, party chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday.
FNM Chairman claims bank chief is in ‘feud’ with PM
FNM Chairman Darron Cash claimed yesterday that Managing Director of the Bahamas Development Bank Arinthia Komolafe, Prime Minister Perry Christie and State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis are “embroiled in an ongoing feud” over recent firings at the bank.
‘Loretta will be Better’ jingle ramps up leadership campaign
WITH the Free National Movement’s convention a week away, leadership contender Loretta Butler-Turner has ramped up her campaign with the release of a jingle.
Bidding begins on second cellular licence
THE bidding process for the country’s second cellular provider licence begins today, Prime Minister Perry Christie said.
Wells slammed and told ‘not good enough’
FNM CHAIRMAN Darron Cash yesterday criticised Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells for choosing to “break his silence” on the Stellar Waste to Management letter of intent controversy during a time when the nation is in mourning.
PM: Job cuts ‘unfair’ - and protection is needed
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday criticised last week’s terminations of 190 Crystal Palace workers by Baha Mar as “unfair” and said the Government needed to give hotel staff greater protection in future Heads of Agreements negotiated with foreign developers.
Chipman backs Mitchell over politician's call for a boycott
IMMIGRATION shadow minister Hubert Chipman yesterday said Florida politician Daphne Campbell was “totally out of order” for her calls this week for tourists and international businesses to boycott the Bahamas because of the government’s new immigration policies.
McCartney: I don't trust the govt with implementing VAT
DNA Leader Branville McCartney criticised the government over recent hotel job losses and said that the PLP’s promised “grandiose employment strategy” has “failed to come to fruition”. Mr McCartney said yesterday that the “highly touted” job creation promised by the Progressive Liberal Party during its campaign ahead of the 2012 general election has turned out to be “nothing more than another empty campaign promise”.
Minnis 'has advantage' in leadership battle
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson yesterday said that FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis “has an advantage” over Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner in their battle for the party’s top post.
FNM Deputy wants help for 190 sacked workers
FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner is calling on the government to respond to the needs of the 190 Crystal Palace employees who were fired last Friday.
Bran wants referendum on rights to apply for citizenship
DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday called for the government to hold a constitutional referendum “as soon as possible” to determine whether children born in this country to illegal migrants should have a right to apply for Bahamian citizenship.
