Embarrassment over lack of welcome for UNESCO group
THE Prime Minister yesterday admitted his embarrassment and disappointment to international delegates after almost no Bahamian participants showed up for the opening of a two-day international workshop to strengthen the handicraft sector.
'Sack Miller over hotel threat'
FORMER minister Phenton Neymour is calling for the immediate removal of current BEC chairman Leslie Miller, who he accused of “putting the country in jeopardy” with his threat to disconnect delinquent hotels.
Deputy PM hits back at Turnquest over crime record
THE former Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest’s “paralysis in awakening the nation” to the severity of crime played a role in its escalation, according to Deputy Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis.
Minnis: Come clean on crime
FNM Leader Hubert Minnis yesterday called on the government to “come clean” over dishonest campaign promises after a recent admission on violent crime.
Call to ditch training agency bill
LORETTA Butler-Turner, FNM deputy leader, wants the government to abandon moving ahead with its highly-touted National Training Agency (NTA) Bill.
Return of row over that slap
HOUSE Speaker Dr Kendal Major tried to stop one of his party colleagues from discussing the incident in which FNM deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner slapped Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins.
Neymour hits back at Miller over allegations
PHENTON Neymour, the former Minister of State for the Environment with responsibility for BEC, has slammed current BEC chairman Leslie Miller for his remarks during the recent budget debate.
Gibson seeks to build core competencies
BUILDING core competencies in career public servants is the best way of reinforcing employment equity in the sector, Minister of Labour Shane Gibson said.
FNM CLAIMS DEAL DONE ON CONTROL
FNM Chairman Darron Cash yesterday accused the government of having secretly struck a deal with BTC to extend its monopoly on the telecommunications market in exchange for controlling interest.
Man granted nolle accused of gun smuggling
THE MAN who was granted the “gift” of a nolle prosequi by then-acting Attorney General Jerome Fitzgerald had been suspected of smuggling guns into the country, Senator Desmond Bannister revealed yesterday.
Miller: Neymour quick to criticise over BEC
FORMER BEC minister Phenton Neymour never called a meeting with any of the management or executives of the company, yet is quick to criticise current leaders of the organisation, MP Leslie Miller charged.
Chipman claims Rahming will be 'swapped out' of DC post
ST ANNE’S MP Hubert Chipman yesterday blasted the government for its management of the foreign service and handling of diplomatic appointments.
Nottage: Tourist robberies have sullied our reputation
ADMITTING that recent robberies of tourists have “sullied the good reputation” of tourism policing, National Security Minister Bernard Nottage said the government and police are committed to “keeping our city centre safe.”
FNM 'praying' that PLP delivers on its promises
THE FNM is “praying and hoping” that the PLP government delivers on its promises to the Bahamian people, but questions if it is capable of doing so.
Minister wants an end to cash for gold
NATIONAL Security Minister Bernard Nottage called for the closure of the country’s cash for gold stores, as well as a ban on copper exports, in light of statistics showing that more than half of all armed robberies are involving jewellery or copper.
