MP accuses FNM of trying to wash its hands of responsibility
MICAL MP V Alfred Gray believes that the Free National Movement is attempting to “wash its hands” of responsibility with regard to the tragic accident at the Mayaguana Airport.
$1M cost of Carifta Games
ALTHOUGH the former government spent $600,000 to officially open the National Stadium, it took almost $1 million in public funds to carry out a series of corrective work in the lead up to Carifta, said Sports Minister Danny Johnson yesterday.
Minister: We will upgrade airport if I-Group does not
THE Government will upgrade Mayaguana’s airport if the I-Group does not, says the island’s MP V. Alfred Gray.
VIDEO: Demonstration as PM attends forum
Protesting BEC workers have taken their third day of demonstrations to the front of the Superclubs Breezes where Prime Minister Perry Christie is attending the opening of the International Development Bank's Caribbean Growth Forum.
Borrowing 'not higher' than in 2012
THE Government expects its requests to borrow money this year will not exceed last year’s commitments with lending institutions, Minister of Finance Michael Halkitis said yesterday.
GIBSON: Still no date for release of NIB audit report
NATIONAL Insurance Board Minister Shane Gibson yesterday said there was still no clear-cut indication of when audit reports into the board’s operations will be released to the public or their cost to taxpayers.
FNM Chairman blames Miller for disruption
IF PRIME Minister Perry Christie wanted to demonstrate true leadership, he would fire Leslie Miller for “abusing his authority and destabilising BEC” according to the opposition Free National Movement.
Minister tells private sector: Stop moans over work permits
THE minister responsible for immigration yesterday urged the private sector to stop complaining over work permits and instead help the Government tackle skills and training deficiencies within the Bahamian workforce.
NIB report still not received
OFFICIALS have still not received the highly anticipated report that is expected to reveal the inner-workings of the National Insurance Board in the lead up to several damaging allegations that were leaked months ago, Minister Shane Gibson confirmed yesterday.
Labour certificates ‘only in extreme circumstances’
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday the government will only be issuing labour certificates in the “extreme” of circumstances to foreign workers.
PM hits out at FNM ‘dirty’ politics
HITTING out at the FNM for the “dirty” way it practices politics, Prime Minister Perry Christie said he will not allow anyone to “besmirched (his) integrity” as he defended himself against allegations surrounding reported links between the PLP and the Bahamas Petroleum Company.
Deputy PM: Oil talk 'irrelevant'
FOLLOWING the FNM’s call for “full disclosure” on reported PLP links with the Bahamas Petroleum Company, Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis voiced his resentment over the “irrelevant” discussion and branded the opposition’s outcry as an “attempt to taint the character and integrity of myself and others”.
'Debate to fuel immigration policy - but no need to answer criticism'
THE “public debate” surrounding the government’s intention to cut back on work permits will aid in forming a “proper, coherent” immigration policy of which everyone can approve, Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
'Immigration department short of money to do job'
THE Department of Immigration is facing major challenges, not only with manpower and equipment, but also in terms of the money it needs to operate efficiently, Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said.
The editor responds: Government is crossing the line
THE TRIBUNE is the newspaper to which Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell refers in his comments to the House.
