FNM to keep watchful eye on building in $20m contract
FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis says the party will keep a watchful eye as Holiday Industrial Builders International carries out work on a $20 million contract to construct a new National Security building.
Minnis: If Christie thinks FNM isn't ready for an election, call one
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday challenged Prime Minister Perry Christie to call an early election now saying Bahamians are tired of a “rogue, uncaring, selfish and undisciplined government.”
Cabinet to hear gaming advice from taskforce
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday he expects to update the Christie administration on the Financial Action Task Force’s recommendations for the highly anticipated Gaming Bill when Cabinet meets this week.
'Christie and Nygard link not good for the Bahamas'
FREE National Movement Chairman Darron Cash has charged that the relationship between Prime Minister Perry Christie and Lyford Cay billionaire Peter Nygard “cannot be good for the Bahamas” and suggested that the Progressive Liberal Party government “bows” to rich foreign investors at the expense of the country.
Builder defends $20m contract
GOVERNMENT-hired builder Rev Lloyd Smith has defended his construction firm Holiday Industrial Builders International (HIBI) insisting that during the arbitration process, which followed a “politically motivated” contract termination, he pocketed nearly $10 million as there was no evidence that his work did not meet coding standards.
PLP chairman: Job statistics show success
NEW LABOUR Force statistics have validated the Christie administration’s job creation claims and confirmed the success of efforts to turn around the economy, PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday.
'PM didn't listen over gaming - why would he over re-election?'
FREE National Movement chairman Darron Cash said yesterday that Prime Minister Perry Christie will not listen to Bahamians about whether he should seek re-election in 2017.
'Why no details of discussions about webshops with financial taskforce?'
FREE National Movement Chairman Darron Cash criticised Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson yesterday for failing to publicly report the recommendations the Financial Action Task Force made about the government’s plans to regulate the webshop sector.
PM says Minnis not ready to contest election
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday blasted FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis over his inability to contest an early general election.
NIB defends $20m contract award process
THE tender process the National Insurance Board followed before engaging the services of Holiday Industrial Builders International Ltd to construct a building on John F Kennedy Drive was detailed and diligent, a press statement from NIB Director Rowena Bethel said yesterday.
A vote to change the lives of the disabled
MEMBERS of the Bahamian disabled community packed into the House of Assembly gallery yesterday were overcome with emotion and tears at the historic passing of the long-awaited protective laws.
Miller says BEC customers threaten to sue over leaks
BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday said the corporation now faces threats of legal action following leaks of information concerning large sums of money owed by high-profile customers.
PM: Public opinion will decide if I run for re-election
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday dodged questions on whether or not he would seek re-election, instead declaring that the answer ultimately rested on public opinion.
Christie orders probe into BEC
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has ordered a ministerial report on the Bahamas Electrical Corporation in the aftermath of concerns over an $100,000 cash payment made on behalf of its chairman Leslie Miller to settle outstanding debts and the spate of confidential leaks.
'Lack of disability access reinforces need for new parliament'
TWO government Members of Parliament yesterday made a case for the construction of a new Parliamentary complex as they debated the Persons with Disabilities - Equal Opportunities Bill in the House of Assembly.
