FNM deputy warns Bell is a 'loose cannon'
FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner called Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell a “loose cannon” and claimed this is why Prime Minister Perry Christie never appoints him as Acting National Security Minister.
FNM Chairman: Bell contradicted govt on web shops
FNM Chairman Darron Cash yesterday called on the Christie-led administration to restate its official position on web shop gaming following statements by a government minister that the industry was “here to stay.”
Ministerial trade mission to Dubai aims at attracting new capital and investment
THE government says it has moved “one step closer” to attracting much needed new capital and investment to the Bahamas with last week’s trade mission to Dubai.
Police Staff Association chairman questions Prime Minister's statement
POLICE Staff Association chairman Dwight Smith is questioning Prime Minister Perry Christie’s statement that he should go through proper channels to resolve the issue of overtime pay for police officers.
PM in House row with FNM Deputy
PRIME Minister Perry Christie last night squared off against FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner in an explosive evening session of the House of Assembly.
No casino visit for Bahamians
THE government plans to deal with the discriminatory clauses that prevent Bahamians from gambling in casinos, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie.
PM Shrugs off police demands
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday shrugged off the demands of the Police Staff Association (PSA) saying that its president Dwight Smith ought to go through the right channels to resolve issues of overtime pay.
Gaming referendum consultancy work cost $351,849
PRIME Minister Perry Christie revealed in the House of Assembly last night that the total cost of the consultancy work on the Gaming Referendum was some $351,849 - and not the millions that had been hinted at by the Official Opposition.
'I have confidence in keith bell - but I chose to take on national security role'
PRIME Minister Perry Christie says he has the right to determine who should serve in any government Ministry in the event that its Minister is absent.
Gibson seeks laws for worker relations
LEGISLATION allowing for a council that would create a more harmonious relationship among labour unions, employers and the government will be passed “in short order,” Labour and National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.
Abaco MP defends developer ordered to cease and desist - yet still working
NORTH Abaco MP Renardo Curry yesterday threw his support behind development underway at the site of a proposed Treasure Cay fishing lodge.
Government allowed contracts to expire to allow assessments
THE Government allowed certain contracts to expire with a view to assess whether those persons should serve in other capacities, said Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday.
Gibson: We will not be threatened by union
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson said the government will not sit idly by and allow itself to be threatened by the President of the Customs Union.
Claim that man had shares in company given contracts
AN executive at the National Insurance Board in Freeport was fired following allegations that he was assigning contracts to a company in which he owned shares to provide services in Freeport and Abaco.
Minister encourages sustainable food
ENCOURAGING Bahamians to support sustainable food systems for food security and nutrition is the government’s agenda to take a natural approach to nurturing a healthy nation.
