Bran queries call for apology
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance leader Branville McCartney questioned whether opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis should have been ordered to apologise for comments expunged from the House of Assembly records last month.
MP grabbed by police says actions by officers were inappropriate
THE actions of the police in the House of Assembly yesterday were inappropriate according to Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn, who was grabbed by officers attempting to forcibly move him.
Edison Key remains as fellow FNM MPs depart
AS FNM MPs left the House of Assembly in solidarity with suspended party leader Hubert Minnis, their colleague Edison Key stayed behind, explaining: “I am an individual. I think for myself.”
Christie says Minnis' actions 'made no sense'
FOLLOWING the removal of Dr Hubert Minnis from the House of Assembly yesterday, Prime Minister Perry Christie said the FNM leader’s actions made “no sense whatsoever” and that he has never witnessed such a display in his four decades in office.
Minnis tells rally he will fight for democracy
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night vowed to continue to fight for democracy following his removal and barring from the House of Assembly.
Neilly: I refuse to let police push me around
FNM South Eleuthera MP Theo Neilly said he stands with party leader Dr Hubert Minnis, who was named and barred from two House of Assembly meetings yesterday.
VIDEO: Loretta's warning for cops
House suspended after FNM Leader is ordered to be removed but stays.
Speaker: I will do what is necessary
HOUSE Speaker Dr Kendal Major says he is prepared to do whatever is necessary to advance Parliament’s agenda when proceedings reconvene today.
Gibson: Lack of written guidelines problem for NIB
A LACK of “specific written policy guidelines” at the National Insurance Board is one of the biggest problems that NIB faces, National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.
Minnis seeks stem cell committee
FNM Leader Hubert Minnis has called for a select committee to review stem cell legislation before the Bill is passed in the House of Assembly.
'Dud' Maynard criticises PLP
FORMER PLP Chairman Andrew “Dud” Maynard yesterday criticised his former party for failing to recognise the contributions of past politicians.
Bran: What is next step on shanty towns?
DNA Leader Branville McCartney has called on the government to reveal the “next step” after issuing the initial notice to shanty town landowners to comply with regulations.
No drilling for oil for this year
THERE will be no exploratory drilling commercial quantities of oil in Bahamian waters this year, Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett confirmed yesterday.
Govt to prosecute land owners if residents do not follow regulations
HOUSING Minister Kenred Dorsett says officials have been ordered to prosecute land owners who have yet to ensure shanty town residents have complied with regulations.
Gibson would not support any job cuts at BTC
ANY plans by The Bahamas Telecommunication Corporation (BTC) to downsize staff would not be supported by Labour Minister Shane Gibson.
