FNM threatens legal action against Nygard
THE opposition Free National Movement has warned Peter Nygard that if he doesn’t either prove or apologise for his claims that the former administration was corrupt, the party will take aggressive legal action against him.
MP: concerns that Nygard ‘donated $5m to the PLP’
CONCERNS have been raised among members of the public that Canadian billionaire Peter Nygard donated $5 million to the PLP’s election campaign.
Shane Gibson dismisses Nygard video controversy
GOLDEN Gates MP Shane Gibson is the second Cabinet Minister featured on the controversial Nygard video to say he feels the matter is a non-issue.
Christie: I can't reveal who donated to election campaign
PRIME Minister Perry Christie claims he cannot reveal who donated money to the PLP’s election campaign – and will remain unable to do so until campaign finance reform is finalised.
PM to consult govt, Opposition on gaming, constitutional reform
PRIME Minister Perry Christie will not reveal his opinion on recommendations for gaming and constitutional reform until he has consulted both his government and the opposition.
'No gambling for money' at Nygard Cay
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson has denied that gambling for money takes place at Nygard Cay.
PM says he ‘can’t wait’ for stem cell debate
PRIME MINISTER Perry Christie said he “can’t wait” to clear up the controversy that has erupted over claims that stem cell legislation was introduced to Parliament at the request of billionaire Fashion Designer Peter Nygard.
FNM Ministers ‘were warned’ to stay away from Nygard
LORETTA Butler Turner, FNM deputy leader, yesterday insisted that Ministers serving under the previous Ingraham administration were “warned” to stay away from billionaire fashion designer Peter Nygard.
Billionaire evades influence question but praises Christie
WHILE refusing to directly comment on whether he has any influence on Prime Minister Perry Christie’s decision making, billionaire Peter Nygard made it clear yesterday that he supports the PLP.
PM led stem cell drive, says Nygard
THE government’s push to implement the Stem Cell Bill was not a campaign promise, but a bid by Prime Minister Perry Christie to create another multi-million dollar industry for the Bahamas, according to Peter Nygard.
MP hands out furniture to victims of flooding
PINEWOOD MP Khaalis Rolle was on hand yesterday to distribute furniture to “a community that bore the brunt of the storm” – having suffered severe flooding as a result of last month’s record rainfall.
Health Minister says meeting at Nygard Cay was before election - despite video evidence
MINISTER of Health Dr Perry Gomez yesterday claimed a video on YouTube showing PLP MPs at the home of Peter Nygard was from before the election – despite the MPs clearly being introduced to Mr Nygard as ministers.
Government silent over Nygard questions
THE government remains silent following calls from the opposition that several PLP MPs tender their resignations after being filmed at a private meeting with billionaire businessman Peter Nygard.
Mitchell hits back - but still no answers over ambassador post
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell has hit back at his FNM predecessor, saying Brent Symonette’s comments diplomatic appointments were irresponsible.
Nygard video prompts call for MPs’ resignation
FNM Deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner is demanding the resignations of several PLP MPs after a video of the group attending a private meeting with billionaire fashion mogul Peter Nygard was shared around the internet.
