FNM blasted over 'manufactured crisis'
FRED Mitchell, Fox Hill MP yesterday branded opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis’ expulsion from Parliament as a “manufactured crisis” in a bid to flex his political prowess to fellow FNMs.
PM calls on speaker to 'build bridge'
Prime Minister Perry Christie called for House of Assembly Speaker Kendal Major to build a “bridge” and allow Parliament to review the recommendations of the Constitutional Commission to determine the way forward.
Edison Key leaves House - but only to go to the doctor
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key left the House of Assembly yesterday because he had a doctor’s appointment – not because FNM bosses pressured him to do so, he insisted.
Ingraham warns Christie over Baha Mar
FORMER prime minister Hubert Ingraham has warned that the Christie administration’s “tedious, vexatious” efforts to revisit the Baha Mar deal may have serious consequences for the Bahamas.
PM pays tribute to father of FNM deputy leader
RALEIGH Butler was a pillar of the community and played a vital role in the business and political affairs of the modern Bahamas, Prime Minister Perry Christie said.
Cash: Gibson criticises us after Anna Nicole?
FNM Chairman Darron Cash yesterday criticised Golden Gates MP Shane Gibson over his accusations that previous FNM administrations fast-tracked residency applications of former criminals.
Christie seeks unity ahead of referendum
PRIME Minister Perry Christie wants unity among PLP and FNM MPs on issues of concern as the government prepares for another referendum – this time seeking to amend the Constitution.
McCartney advises MP's removal from FNM
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key is “a political prostitute” in the opinion of DNA Leader Branville McCartney.
Roberts: This is the biggest blunder I have ever seen
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Bradley Roberts claimed opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis “needs to go back to political school” after committing the biggest political blunder the veteran politician said he has ever seen.
'Edison key should be applauded, not criticised'
VETERAN politician and former FNM MP Pierre Dupuch yesterday said Edison Key should not be criticised or punished for “going against” his party but applauded for following his conscience.
FNM chairman criticises 'brute force' in Parliament
THE “brute force” used by police officers as they attempted to remove FNM Leader Hubert Minnis from parliament was an abuse of law enforcement, party chairman Darron Cash said yesterday.
DNA leader: speaker's actions were wrong
CRITICISING the actions of Speaker Kendal Major as “wrong”, DNA Leader Branville McCartney questioned how a comment can be withdrawn in the House of Assembly if it was already expunged from the record.
PM rejects claims of improper relationship with Nygard
PRIME Minister Perry Christie finally broke his silence yesterday on claims of an improper relationship between the PLP and multi-millionaire stem cell supporter Peter Nygard.
POLICE CALLED IN AS MINNIS TAKES STAND
FNM MPs clashed with police in the House of Assembly yesterday after officers attempted to forcibly remove Opposition Leader Hubert Minnis from parliament.
Deputy Speaker: Minnis' actions 'unfortunate'
THE actions of FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis and opposition MPs yesterday were deemed “unfortunate” by Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Dion Smith.
