BTC negotiations are complete - now PM waits for an answer
AFTER months of discussions focused on recapturing the majority stake in the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), Prime Minister Perry Christie confirmed yesterday that the negotiations are complete.
PM: I will speak about Nygard when Parliament resumes
PRIME Minister Perry Christie says he still plans to address criticism fielded against the government over fashion tycoon Peter Nygard’s alleged involvement with the movement of Stem Cell legislation.
DNA: Nygard row has overshadowed stem cell bill
THE implications of the stem cell research bill, which was introduced into the House of Assembly earlier this month, has been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding fashion mogul Peter Nygard, DNA Leader Branville McCartney said.
Minister says progress made on rent debts
AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday announced that officials have made progress in collecting outstanding rent from vendors.
Nygard admits backing PLP in sworn affidavit
AN AFFiDAVIT sworn by Lyford Cay resident Peter Nygard claims that he has been a major backer of Prime Minister Perry Christie and the Progressive Liberal Party.
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
THE Memorandum of Understanding on counter-piracy between the governments of the Bahamas and the United States of America will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the country’s position as a leading global Flag State, Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin said.
FNM Leader attempts to address House after being warned by Speaker
THE House of Assembly has been adjourned until August following attempts by FNM Leader Hubert Minnis to address Parliament this morning.
Govt 'committed to young people's development'
FREEPORT – Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville assured the public that the government is fully committed to the development of young people.
PM was set to address stem cell plans controversy in House today
PRIME Minister Perry Christie had said he will address the controversy surrounding the government’s stem cell plans and an alleged PLP relationship with Peter Nygard in the House of Assembly today. However, the House has now been adjourned.
FNM deputy to vote against passing stem cell legisLation
DESPITE personal convictions that support the Stem Cell Research Bill and its benefits, FNM deputy Loretta Butler Turner confirmed yesterday that she will vote against passing the legislation.
Dr Minnis plans to table affidavit 'proving Nygard gave money to PLP'
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said he plans to table an affidavit that will prove that billionaire fashion designer Peter Nygard gave money to the Progressive Liberal Party.
Money ‘was spent on stem cell research’
FREEPORT – Peter Nygard insists that his $5 million donation was spent on stem cell research. He denied that it was given to finance the PLP’s 2012 election campaign.
Dr Sands joins call for dialogue on abortion
WOMEN should not be forced to break the law in order to exercise rights over their own body, according to Dr Duane Sands, who yesterday joined activists in their call for national dialogue on the abortion issue.
FNM Deputy warns Parliamentarians amid Nygard row
FNM Deputy leader Loretta Butler Turner warned Parliamentarians to be “careful of the gifts they accept” from certain individuals because of the impression it could give to the Bahamian public and the world.
FNM leader criticised for opposing stem cell legislation
PARLIAMENTARIANS yesterday criticised FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis for opposing stem cell legislation when the former administration had already licensed a research facility in the absence of a regulatory framework.
