FNM 'will lead from opposition'
THE Free National Movement is prepared to “run the government from the Opposition” and on Wednesday will table “numerous Bills” in Parliament to that end, Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
PM: Christian Council must do more than criticise
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the Bahamas Christian Council must be seen to do more in advancing the country rather than focusing its attention on criticising the actions of government.
Chief Justice warns government is creating 'dictorial impression'
CHIEF Justice Sir Michael Barnett cautioned the government on the ‘dictatorial impression’ it created in announcing a plan to have 10 criminal courts run simultaneously in 2014.
Moss ‘appalled’ by attitude of his colleagues
A PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party MP yesterday lashed out at his own party over its handling of the crimewave which has overtaken communities in the country.
Minnis releases draft Bill on death sentences
OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis has released a draft Bill which seeks to amend the constitution to cut the London-based Privy Council out of the appeal process in cases where a death sentence has been imposed.
FNM chairman blasts Deputy PM for claiming crime is overplayed
FNM chairman Darron Cash blasted Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday for suggesting the crime issue is being overplayed.
Housing 'on track' despite repeated delays
AFTER repeated delays, the government’s housing scheme is still on track to break ground this month, Minister of Housing Kenred Dorsett said yesterday.
Moss criticises party for actions during NIB row
A YEAR after his dismissal from the top post at the National Insurance Board, Marco City MP Gregory Moss yesterday spoke out against his own party’s actions during the ordeal.
A New Year message from the DNA
As we look forward to a better year, this 2014, most of us would admit that 2013 was not a good year.
‘Justice must be seen to be done in Misick case’
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell says justice must be done and must be seen to be done in the Turks and Caicos Islands after its former Premier Michael Misick was extradited from Brazil yesterday.
Minnis: Govt has failed to live up to promises
AT the dawn of 2014 and with more than a year and a half of governance under their belt, the government has failed to live up to several election promises, FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis said.
Tourism ‘still good’ despite crime spike
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday tourism numbers in the Bahamas are “still good” despite a spike in crime in the last few months of 2013.
DNA leader calls for curfew to tackle crime
BAHAMIANS have a right to “be afraid” over crime in the country, according to DNA Leader Branville McCartney.
FNM says govt has performed 'dismally' since election
ACCORDING to the governing Free National Movement, the government has performed dismally since the May 2012 election.
Nottage gives full support to Greenslade
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage has expressed his full support of Commissioner Ellison Greenslade in the fight against escalating crime and the struggle to free the police force from corruption.
