FNM Deputy says referendum may have to be postponed
FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner warned yesterday that the government may have to postpone its scheduled November 6 constitutional referendum because the process of enshrining equal rights for men and women in the Constitution is being compromised by repeated delays in passing the four Bills in Parliament.
Four held after PM's press aide murder
POLICE have four men in custody in connection with the shooting death of Latore Mackey, press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and deputy director of Bahamas Information Services.
Constitutional referendum vote delayed
THE anticipated House of Assembly vote on the Christie administration’s proposed constitutional referendum Bills was postponed yesterday.
Miller defends role at BEC amid rumours he won't be reappointed
BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday defended his tenure at the power provider against rumours that he will not be reappointed next month.
Rollins 'has no plans to leave PLP'
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins said yesterday he has no plans to leave the PLP despite the strong position he has taken against Prime Minister Perry Christie and his administration.
PM defends trip to Vegas instead of voting on VAT
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday his presence was not needed to pass the controversial Value Added Tax Bill, therefore he made the “judgement call” to leave the country for business purposes.
New measures planned to tackle illegal immigration
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell expects to soon announce new measures the government will take to help clamp down on illegal immigration to this country.
PLP MP's concern over 'contentious' parts of Gaming Bill
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller is sounding the alarm over “contentious parts” of the soon to be tabled Gaming Bill, adding that he will adamantly oppose elements of the Bill that favour foreigners over Bahamians.
Miller stands by Rollins over future of the party
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller stood by Dr Andre Rollins yesterday, emphasising that the Fort Charlotte MP has “valuable contributions to make to the people of the Bahamas” as speculation rages about his political future in the Progressive Liberal Party following his criticism of the Christie administration last week.
PLP’s Acting Chairman denies Facebook statement was authentic
SENATOR Alex Storr, Acting Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party, denied that a purported press statement circulated on Facebook yesterday emphasising that the Fort Charlotte branch of the PLP maintains confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Perry Christie, was authentic.
UPDATED: Deputy PM fires Rollins
ACTING Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis fired Gaming Board chairman Dr Andre Rollins yesterday following the Fort Charlotte MP’s scathing criticism of Prime Minister Perry Christie.
Keith Bell: I will challenge Andre Rollins for his seat
KEITH Bell, State Minister of National Security, said yesterday he will challenge MP Andre Rollins for his seat as MP for Fort Charlotte after Dr Rollins’ verbal attack on Prime Minister Perry Christie in the House of Assembly earlier this week.
Rollins is fired by Acting Prime Minister
ACTING Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has fired Gaming Board chairman Dr Andre Rollins following the Fort Charlotte MP’s scathing criticism of Prime Minister Perry Christie.
Smith: Rollins’ course is clear after embarrassing his leader
FORMER PLP Cabinet minister George Smith said yesterday that Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins’ “course is clear” after he “publicly embarrassed” the nation’s leader in a tirade in Parliament, calling for “new political leadership” in the country.
FNM angry over 'rushed' passing of VAT
PETER Turnquest, FNM Shadow Minister for Finance, expressed concern yesterday over the “rushed” passing of Value Added Tax legislation in Parliament on Wednesday.
