Cash tells DNA to stay out of FNM business
PARTY chairman Darron Cash has accused DNA leader Branville McCartney of using the FNM’s “current unfortunate situations” to remain “relevant” and warned him to “stay out of the FNM’s business”.
FNM Deputy: Stop giving concessions to foreigners
AMIDST debate on how to spur the country’s economic growth, an opposition MP warned that the Bahamas must stop giving all of the concessions and opportunities that it does to foreigners.
Backer of Uganda anti-gay laws leads Bahamas workshop
THE government yesterday welcomed anti-gay proponent, Ugandan parliamentary speaker Rebecca Kadaga, as international furore over her country’s decision to increase penalties against same-sex relations continues.
'Too premature' to discuss DPP contract
LEGAL Affairs Minister Damien Gomez yesterday said it was too premature to discuss whether or not the government will renew the contract of Director of Public Prosecutions Vinette Graham-Allen.
Bostwick fired from Senate post
FREE NATIONAL Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday revoked John Bostwick’s position as Senator “with immediate effect” after he was unwilling to resign.
Former DPM says the Foreign Minister is 'anti-American'
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette yesterday branded Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell as “anti-American” telling The Tribune that Mr Mitchell’s statements since taking office appear to have a slant against the United States.
FNM deputy: is NIA linked to NSA?
OFFICIALS at the Public Hospitals Authority say the Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital is closer to being fully operational with the facility this week receiving key certifications.
Clampdown announced on Cash for Gold shops
DAMIAN Gomez, State Minister of Legal Affairs, has announced the government’s plan to clamp down on pawn shop-like businesses in an effort to curtail “vexing and scurrilous” criminal activity associated with precious metals and stones.
Bran: I would have asked Bostwick to step down
LEADER of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Branville McCartney said yesterday if Senator John Bostwick were a member of his party he would have been asked to “step down immediately” because of the recent criminal charge brought against him.
MITCHELL CASTS DOUBT ON INVESTOR CITIZENSHIP PLAN
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday that he does not think the idea of high net worth expatriates gaining Bahamian citizenship in exchange for investments would work in the Bahamas as it “would not fly well” with the local populace.
Workers' protest is a hazard of the job for Prime Minister
MORE than 100 employees from the Ministry of Works’ Road and Parks division protested in Rawson Square yesterday morning demanding more pay and better equipment.
Smarter future for N.I.B. on the cards?
THE National Insurance Board has invested an estimated $400,000 into a new “smart card” registration system, with officials awaiting Cabinet’s approval for it to possibly be used as a national identification card that will hold sensitive information.
Recording calls 'clearly illegal'
THE allegations of possible surveillance of cellphone calls in the Bahamas are “startling” and, if proven, then the behaviour would be “clearly illegal”, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday.
MINNIS RELEASES STATEMENT
The FNM has announced today that it has revoked John Bostwick's position as a Senator.
Cash: Raise minimum wage before MP pay
THE government should first raise the minimum wage to help cash-strapped Bahamians before considering any salary increases for members of Parliament, Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash said yesterday.
