DNA chairman Humes resigns from party
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance chairman Mark Humes has formally resigned from the party, saying the decison was in keeping with his principles and what he believes to be “right and true”.
Gomez repeats govt pledge over health insurance
THE implementation of National Health Insurance for the Bahamas remains a top priority for the government, Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez said.
FNM chairman questions W&SC ‘water rationing’
FNM Chairman Darron Cash has questioned how the Water and Sewerage Corporation (W&SC) could be “rationing water” after the government underwent millions of dollars in repairs and the installation of a new desalination plant in 2011.
Wilchcombe concerned over effects of tax on tourism
A NEWLY imposed processing fee which has sparked the threat of a major cut back from US airlines coming to the Bahamas is an implication that the economy cannot afford, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
‘We will prosecute landowners over shanty towns’ - Dorsett
THE Department of Environmental Health Services will move forward with the prosecution of land-owners as a result of the Shanty Town Report 2013, Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett said yesterday.
Christie: Developed countries should give back to the Caribbean
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said developed countries have a moral obligation to give back to the Caribbean, stressing that the region’s success depends heavily on a continued working relationship with countries like the United States and Canada.
FNM deputy says new levies have caused 'total mayhem'
THE government has introduced an array of new levies on imports which deputy FNM leader Loretta Butler-Turner said caused “total mayhem” with customs forms this week, as many people were unaware of the new tariffs.
Minnis claims shot down
CLAIMS made in the House of Assembly yesterday by FNM Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis were quickly shot down as false by several PLP MPs yesterday.
‘Stem cell plan is to pay back Nygard’
OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis accused the government of pushing forward with the stem cell research and therapy Bill because of promises to millionaire mogul Peter Nygard who stood to gain financially from the industry once it was regulated.
'Where did the 400 jobs go at the Bimini casino?'
DEPUTY FNM leader Loretta Butler-Turner is asking what happened to the 400 jobs promised by the government upon the opening of the Resorts World Bimini Casino.
BRAN: Report 'not worth the paper'
FORMER minister of state for immigration Branville McCartney dismissed the newly released report on shanty towns as “not worth the paper it is typed on” and questioned whether the information is even accurate.
Constitution Committee report due on Monday
NINE months after it was formed by the government, the Constitutional Commission will submit its report on Monday, July 8, in time for the 40th anniversary of independence.
Press turned away from detention centre
THE IMMIGRATION department barred the press from touring the Carmichael Road Detention Centre with an opposition MP yesterday – despite admitting that the proper application process had been followed.
FNM deputy leader demands explanation for new NIB audit
LORETTA Butler-Turner, FNM Deputy leader has demanded a full explanation of the grounds on which the government has approved another forensic audit of the National Insurance Board.
Residents fear being sidelined in favour of PLPs
RESIDENTS in Bimini are concerned that they are being “sidelined” from certain opportunities for staunch PLPs, according to FNM deputy Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday.
