Mitchell: Resistance exposes nation’s homophobia
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell says the fierce opposition that the government has received over the proposed fourth amendment bill which seeks to insert the word “sex” into Article 26 of the Constitution exposes the rampant “homophobia” in the country.
FNM deputy to vote yes
FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner said yesterday she still “fully supports” the four bills that seek to enshrine gender equality in the Constitution, despite her party leader Dr Hubert Minnis declaring the party will not support the changes.
Minnis 'faced pressure' to oppose referendum
FREE National Movement insiders claimed yesterday that party leader Dr Hubert Minnis faced pressure to oppose the constitutional referendum bills by FNM council members who found his initial position too supportive of the Christie administration’s proposals.
Tourism minister 'concerned' about latest spate of murders
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe is “concerned” about the latest streak of murders in Nassau and the negative impact the reports could have on the Bahamas’ tourism industry.
Rollins and Moss clash with party members
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party MPs Dr Andre Rollins and Greg Moss clashed with members of their own party as they expressed disagreement with the proposed constitutional amendment bills, with Dr Rollins saying he is prepared to step aside as government whip if the bills are not changed to accommodate his recommendations.
Minnis U-turn on gender equality Bills
DESPITE initially pledging the Free National Movement’s full support of the four bills that seek to enshrine gender equality into the Constitution, Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis made an about face in the House of Assembly yesterday declaring that the party will not support the changes.
Miller admits to speaking in ignorance, will vote yes
TWO weeks after he expressed concern about proposed amendments to the Constitution that would allow a Bahamian woman to pass on citizenship to a foreign spouse, Tall Pines MP Leslie expressed a change of heart over his “ignorance.”
Gomez suggests opponents 'have insecurities'
STATE Legal Affairs Minister Damian Gomez yesterday suggested in the House of Assembly that opponents of the government’s push to eliminate gender discrimination in the Constitution by inserting the word “sex” into Article 26 may have “insecurities of their own sexuality.”
Cash: FNM has concerns over process
FNM Chairman Darron Cash emphasised yesterday that while FNM MPs are committed to equalising rights for men and women in this country, legitimate concerns about the process leading up to the expected November constitutional referendum exist within his party.
Questions for referendum have been altered, says Nottage
QUESTIONS for the upcoming constitutional referendum have been altered as the government considers further changes to proposed amendments, according to National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage.
Damian Gomez back at work after being hospitalised
STATE Legal Affairs Minister Damian Gomez yesterday confirmed he has been diagnosed with a cardiovascular illness after a recent collapse that sent him to hospital for two days.
Minnis 'may have spoken too soon' on FNM support for bills
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key suggested yesterday that FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis may have spoken too soon in saying the FNM fully supports the proposed constitutional referendum, noting that the issue was never discussed with him.
Moss: I will not support three of constitutional amendments
MARCO City MP Greg Moss told The Tribune yesterday that he will not support three of the four Constitution Amendment Bills currently being debated in the House of Assembly if they remain in their current form.
FNM leader urges PM to take action, not order reports
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised Prime Minister Perry Christie for saying he has ordered an investigation into the controversy involving Ministry of Works Parliamentary Secretary Renward Wells.
Minnis: Don't use FNM as a scapegoat over referndum
FOLLOWING statements from top government officials that the constitutional referendum would not be held if there is not unanimous support for it, FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that the Christie administration must not “to use the FNM” as a scapegoat.
