Sands claims Rollins has been gagged over webshop legislation
FREE National Movement Deputy Chairman Dr Duane Sands believes Gaming Board Chairman Dr Andre Rollins has been “effectively gagged” by senior members of the government over upcoming webshop legislation, particularly with increased concern over discrimination in the Gaming Bill.
Deputy PM criticised for jobs claim that is at odds with official statistics
FREE National Movement Chairman Darron Cash yesterday said Deputy Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis is either “delusional” or spreading misinformation by saying his ministry created over 10,000 jobs since coming into office in 2012.
Miller hits back at 'psycho' critics
EMBATTLED Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday defended himself and his family against “vicious” online attacks from “psychos” while seeking to reassure Bahamians that mechanisms will be established to prevent repeats of last week’s island-wide power outage.
BEC chief denies claim of stolen electricity
BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday denied “assisting anyone in getting free electricity” and facilitating illegal hookups at his Summer Winds Plaza Complex.
FNM DEPUTY: BUDGET WAS POORLY PRESENTED AND CONFUSING
DESPITE strong criticism over voting against the Christie administration’s 2014/2015 Budget, the Free National Movement stood by its decision in a bid to highlight the lack of transparency and clarity in the government’s fiscal plans.
Key: Haitian descendents born in Bahamas should get citizenship
PEOPLE born in the Bahamas of Haitian descent are Bahamians and should have citizenship, according to Central and South Abaco MP Edison Key.
'Make the right decision on Sir Arthur's successor'
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Loretta-Butler-Turner is hopeful the government will make the right decision on the appointment of a new governor general amid a revelation that Dame Marguerite Pindling owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in real property taxes.
PM confirms a number of MPs have failed to disclose assets
THE PUBLIC Disclosures Commission has expressed concern over the widespread failure of officials to comply with legislation mandating the turnover of annual financial declarations, Prime Minister Perry Christie told the House of Assembly last night.
Miller’s family pays off $100,000 of BEC bill - and he says he won’t resign
THE daughters of Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller paid $100,000 on the electricity bill for their family-owned business yesterday, Mr Miller told The Tribune.
'62 murders - but major crime down'
ALTHOUGH 62 murders have been recorded for the year so far, statistics show that most major crime categories have decreased significantly, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage announced yesterday.
Deputy PM denies claims of layoffs after BEC deal
MINISTER of Works Philip Davis yesterday denied that the government’s proposed break-up deal of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) will lead to mass layoffs.
Changes planned for Bail Act
PRIME MINISTER Perry Christie announced yesterday that the government will make amendments to the Bail Act to prevent persons who are out on bail for serious crimes, specifically murder, to be granted bail a second time when charged with another serious crime.
Legislation to be brought to House over Intelligence Agency
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said legislation to regulate the controversial National Intelligence Agency will be brought to the House of Assembly soon after the government ends the 2014/2015 budget debate.
Bran blasts FNM and PLP over their lack of public disclosures
THE Democratic National Alliance’s membership has swelled to more than 30,000 people, according to leader Branville McCartney, who hit out at the government and official opposition over their lack of public disclosures yesterday.
Edison Key goes against party line over Budget vote
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key will not support the Free National Movement’s decision to vote against the 2014/2015 budget, he said yesterday.
