Super Value owner backs D.N.A.
THE owner of the Super Value chain of grocery stores is throwing his support behind the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) after becoming disillusioned with two-party politics. Rupert Roberts, the veteran businessman, said “it was time to try something else” after growing tired of the same two parties with little difference between them.
Gibson: Sands should apologise for 'incorrect statements'
LABOUR and National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson called yesterday for FNM Deputy Chairman Dr Duane Sands to publicly apologise for the “basic, factually incorrect statements” he made about him in a Tribune article last week.
DNA leader hits out at lack of transparency in contract award
DNA LEADER Branville McCartney yesterday joined growing speculation over the bidding process to construct a government complex to house the Ministry of National Security. Mr McCartney questioned the government’s tender process following reports that a $20m contract was awarded to Holiday Industrial Builders International (HIBI) for a building on John F Kennedy Drive.
FNM Deputy: Opposition should have met with VAT experts
FNM DEPUTY Leader Loretta Butler Turner yesterday criticised the government for not allowing the Opposition an opportunity to sit down with the New Zealand Value Added Tax experts.
Sands blames Gibson for cost overruns on building
THE “millions of dollars” spent by the former Ingraham administration to “refurbish” the current office of the Attorney General was the direct result of decisions made by Labour and National Security Minister Shane Gibson, Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Chairman Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.
PM vows to win the 'war' against crime
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government is developing new crime fighting strategies to win the “war” that they are fighting against “hostile young men” in the capital.
FNM: Police raid is a 'witch hunt'
OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night questioned who will be next in the government’s “political witch-hunt” following a police raid on FNM party chairman Darron Cash’s home, the result of an ongoing investigation into operations at the Bank of the Bahamas (BOB).
Roberts dismisses 'rinky dink' DNA
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts has questioned how the DNA could believe that its “rinky dink outfit” and its “photoshopped” leader was prepared enough to be voted into office as the next government of the Bahamas.
PLP's second anniversary is an opportunity to discuss concerns
PRIME MINISTER Perry Christie said yesterday the government will use its second anniversary in office as an opportunity to have an open discussion on the concerns of the country. Mr Christie said while the anniversary is a major achievement there is still much more work to be done – work the PLP intends to do with the help of the public. He is expected to make an important announcement next week.
UPDATED: F.N.M. chairman's home raided by police
THE home of FNM Chairman Darron Cash was raided earlier today by Central Detective Unit officers who said they were in possession of an ex-parte search warrant issued by a Magistrate, as part of the ongoing investigation of the finances of the Bank of the Bahamas.
Bran: I don't feel safe in the Bahamas any more
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance leader Branville McCartney says he does not feel safe as law enforcement battles the ongoing scourge of crime in the Bahamas. Describing the constant bloodshed as a travesty, Mr McCartney declared that the Christie administration simply lacks the political will to control criminal activity.
DNA Chairman: Both parties failing public
BOTH the Free National Movement and the Progressive Liberal Party continually leave the electorate “disappointed, disillusioned and in search of real political leadership,” DNA chairman Andrew Wilson said yesterday.
'Official opposition is non-existent'
BRANVILLE McCartney, Democratic National Alliance leader, has branded the official opposition as virtually nonexistent following recent public disagreements among party executives.
Can govt be trusted over BEC deal?
WITH details of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s restructuring shrouded in secrecy, Bahamians should not trust the government to finalise a “good deal”, the Democratic National Alliance leader said yesterday.
Builder 'who failed' is awarded contract
FORMER Minister of Works Neko Grant yesterday blasted the government for its decision to award a new building contract to a “non-performing contractor”.
