Minister says no factual basis to claims of missing funds
CONCERNS over whether funds have been misappropriated by local government officials in Bimini have no factual basis, Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government Minister V Alfred Gray said yesterday.
Pintard 'a two-time loser' says Roberts
THE senator appointed last week by the Free National Movement to replace John Bostwick was described last night as a “two-time loser and a political retread” by Bradley Roberts, chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party.
FNM name Michael Pintard as new senator
MICHAEL Pintard has officially been announced as the new Free National Movement (FNM) senator.
D.N.A. to join march for freedom of information
THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) will join activists, environmentalists and members of the trade union movement among others in a march and demonstration in Rawson Square on June 11 to agitate for the prompt implementation of a Freedom of Information Act.
Rolle soothes fears over Bimini dredging damage
KHAALIS Rolle, Minister of State for Investments, yesterday sought to allay fears that dredging activities by a private developer in North Bimini will harm the environment.
M.P.: Citizens suffocated by crime
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Neko Grant yesterday urged the government to put more effort into the fight against crime as citizens are being “suffocated” by the crime.
Grant demands salary breakdown in budget ‘book of confusion’
FORMER Minister of Works Neko Grant has called for a detailed salary breakdown of all officers within the ministry as he said it is very unclear to him and citizens of the country how much these men and women are being paid.
Cash silent on reports of wife being fired by bank
ANNETTE Cash, wife of FNM Chairman Darron Cash, was reportedly fired from Bank of the Bahamas, The Tribune understands.
Lawyers to act in N.S.A. spy row
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell raised concerns before the Organisation of American States yesterday over reports that the NSA has been recording virtually every cell phone conversation in The Bahamas, emphasising that the allegations cannot go unanswered.
Senate shortlist down to Sands and Pintard
THE Free National Movement has narrowed down its list of Senate hopefuls to Dr Duane Sands and Michael Pintard, The Tribune understands.
Gray: I warned Minnis over deputy challenge
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party MP V Alfred Gray said he warned opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis a long time ago that he had colleagues within his party coming after his post as leader.
Mitchell: Cash playing politics over raid to stay in the limelight
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday accused Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash of using the recent police search of his home and seizure of items as a political tactic to keep himself in the limelight.
Minister fears water theme park firm is preying on poor people
A DAY after a purported developer defended his business against scam claims, Investments Minister Khaalis Rolle said he is concerned the business might be “preying on poor people.”
Pension plans reviewed amid projection concerns
THE Christie administration is reviewing public sector pension plans ahead of projections that have determined drastic payout increases in the years to come, according to State Finance Minister Michael Halkitis.
‘Impossible’ to reduce funding on subventions
STATE Finance Minister Michael Halkitis insisted yesterday that it was impossible to cut back on nearly $288m in subventions the government expects to award various organisations and public corporations amid calls to curb public spending.
