Moss ‘misguided’ in his criticism of VAT plans, says Fitzgerald
EDUCATION Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said yesterday that Marco City MP Greg Moss was “misguided” when he told parliamentarians that the government’s plan to implement value added tax (VAT) goes against party principles.
Nottage says crime down - despite recent spate of murders
DESPITE a recent spate of murders and violent crime throughout the country, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said yesterday that crime is “trending downward” specifically in New Providence and within areas that have challenged authorities.
More than $1m spent on sending migrants home
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell announced on Wednesday that the government spent over $1 million last year in repatriation costs for illegal immigrants.
‘Public is wrong over issue of raise in M.P. salaries’
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday that public opinion on the issue of MPs getting a raise and a new Parliament is “wrong” and “pure foolishness”.
U.S. to answer N.S.A. spy claim
JOHN Kerry, the United States Secretary of State, has stepped in to oversee the investigation of reports that the National Security Agency is intercepting and recording all cell phone conversations in The Bahamas, with the ability to store them for up to 30 days.
Griffin: Poverty statistics were expected due to global recession
SOCIAL Services Minister Melanie Griffin told The Tribune yesterday that while she was surprised by statistics that show an increase in poverty in the Bahamas, she expected it given the recent global recession.
F.N.M. deputy's comments on new B.T.C. C.E.O. 'disgraceful'
AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray branded as “disgraceful” comments from FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner who on Tuesday said appointing Leon Williams as the Bahamas Telecommunication Company’s new CEO is a step backward.
Opposition MP Key praises government
AN FNM member of Parliament yesterday praised the government for its progress and expressed optimism that the Prime Minister was set to leave behind a legacy with the success of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI).
Gray warns new politicians not to be 'fast on their tongue'
NEW generation politicians must learn not to be “fast on their tongue”, MICAL MP V Alfred Gray warned yesterday explaining that a mistake can lead to the end of a political career.
Rollins defends right to express different views
FORT CHARLOTTE MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday warned Progressive Liberal Party “loyalists” that they are setting a “dangerous” precedent by criticising members of the party who express differing views from the party line.
'Webshops may be fleecing customers'
WEBshops may be “fleecing” its customers out of winnings from unregulated electronic slot games, Gaming Board Chairman Dr Andre Rollins told the House of Assembly yesterday.
Cash says Pintard will take down PLP giants
FNM CHAIRMAN Darron Cash thanked PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts for reminding the public that newly appointed Senator Michael Pintard is a fearless fighter who is “unafraid of a challenge” and will take down the giants of the PLP.
Mitchell to reveal NSA spy report to Parliament
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell will present a full report in Parliament this week on the investigation into reports that the US’ National Security Agency (NSA) is intercepting and recording all cellphone conversations in the Bahamas.
Moss slammed over V.A.T. blast
PLP chairman Bradley Roberts criticised Marco City MP Greg Moss yesterday for speaking “out of turn” when he said implementing value added tax “goes against the principles of the party”.
Minnis rallies in readers' poll to be named best person to lead FNM
THE latest tribune242.com poll saw a big swing in the final hours of it being online.
