Ingraham: I'll vote 'no' in gambling referendum
Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has said he will vote 'no' in the upcoming gambling referendum.
Christie dismisses 'Jackass' claim
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said he will not allow the FNM to “misrepresent” the position of the government and accused the party of “shamelessly trying to exploit” the gambling referendum.
Minnis says web shops funded PLP
IN URGING Bahamians to vote “no” on the gambling referendum, FNM leader Hubert Minnis accused illegal gambling houses of funding the government’s election campaigns.
Cash: Foulkes out of step with rest or party
FNM chairman Darron Cash said he respects party veteran Dion Foulkes’ decision to vote for a national lottery.
Dion Foulkes: Why I'm voting yes to national lottery
FREE National Movement veteran Dion Foulkes has announced that despite his own party’s concerns, he will vote “yes” on the national lottery referendum question.
Government consults on pensions for public sector
THE government is consulting with a local firm on how best to formulate a proper pension regime for persons in the public sector, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.
Minnis hits out at PM over refusal of gun case review
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised Prime Minister Perry Christie for failing to allow the FNM its own independent review of a dropped fire arms possession case.
PM questions vote-no campaign’s concerns
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has questioned why the vote-no campaign is taking issue with the first referendum question when, they had opportunity to personally speak with him on the question, prior to its release.
Govt explores ‘major initiatives’ ahead of budget
THE government is exploring “major initiatives” targeted at limiting the country’s expenditure and increasing revenue ahead of the delivery of the mid-year budget.
FNM: Letter shows public 'not told truth'
A LETTER has surfaced purporting to show that despite claiming he did not know a woman for whom he sought $15,000 in NIB coverage, Gregory Moss was in fact “personally familiar” with the patient.
Delays in government mortgage programme
THE government’s mortgage programme has experienced some delays in bringing assistance to homeowners who a applied for relief, State Finance Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday.
FNM leader vows to work with government in 2013
OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis vowed to work with the government in 2013 to improve the economy for the benefit of all Bahamians.
PM 'delighted' with appointment
REVEREND Father James Moultrie, Anglican priest and the Bahamas' former Ambassador to the United Nations, has been appointed the new Chairman of the National Insurance Board.
Moss 'happy to be out of NIB'
FORMER chairman of the National Insurance Board Gregory Moss is reportedly “relieved” to have been fired from his job, sources close to the Marco City MP claimed Friday.
Gibson: NIB board will carry on
NIB MINISTER Shane Gibson yesterday insisted that the board of the nation’s social security net will carry on with its duties in the absence of a chairman.
