New rules to tackle illegal immigration
IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell announced that government will impose new immigration restrictions in a bid to clamp down on illegal migration, particularly from Haiti.
Court must now consider the safety of victims
A DAY after a man on bail was taken into police custody charged with murder, the Christie administration outlined restrictions in a Bill to Amend the Bail Act that aims to lessen the number of violent offenders who receive bail.
Pinder: My ministry is ready to police gaming industry
FINANCIAL Services Minister Ryan Pinder said yesterday his ministry is ready to police the expanded gaming industry and ensure financial compliance once the Gaming Bill is passed in the Senate.
'Christie has failed as the leader of the nation'
FNM Chairman Darron Cash said yesterday Prime Minister Perry Christie “failed miserably” as the nation’s leader and minister of finance by neglecting to explain to the public the ramifications a “no” vote in the gaming referendum would have on the Bahamian economy.
FNM Deputy: Govt is to blame for referendum delay
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner questioned whether postponing a date for the gender equality referendum to 2015 was too long, but said the government had only itself to blame because the entire process was mishandled.
Christie warns religious leaders not to get involved in politics
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday warned religious leaders against getting involved in politics as he defended his morality and that of government members of parliament.
PM disappointed in Rollins
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he was personally disappointed in Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins’ recent public statements that have been critical of him and his administration.
Anti-corruption investigators to examine the Bahamian economy
THE Bahamas will come under investigation next week from the Organisation of American States to determine its compliance with anti-corruption measures.
Christian Council hits back at Christie
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Rev Dr Ranford Patterson yesterday warned the Christie administration that a “greater proliferation” of gamblers would emerge in the country when the government enacts the Gaming Bill adding that the Department of Social Services would be further “stretched” as a result.
Public voted no - but MPs vote yes to legalising the webshops
THE Gaming Bill was passed in the House of Assembly yesterday following months of public debate and controversy over the government’s plans to regulate and tax webshops.
Dr Bernard Nottage makes announcement
THE anticipated November 6 constitutional referendum on gender equality has been postponed to 2015 at a date to be announced, Bain and Grants Town MP Dr Bernard Nottage said in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Minister seeks law to protect land for future generations
TRANSPORT Minister Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday urged the government to revisit the Immovable Property Act before the end of its term in office.
Gibson: Agreement on several issues with TUC
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday that the government has come to “an agreement on several issues” with the Trade Union Congress after days of negotiations following strike action by the union. However, the minister would not say what these agreements were.
'PM no longer has moral authority to govern the nation'
FNM Chairman Darron Cash criticised Prime Minister Perry Christie and Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis for “declaring war on the church” with their recent statements on the gambling issue.
FNM Deputy calls for clarity over referendum plans
FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner has urged the Christie administration to specify its intentions for the constitutional referendum on gender equality as the proposed November 6 date for the vote gets nearer.
