DNA takes issue with referendum questions
DNA LEADER Branville McCartney yesterday said the government’s referendum questions “make it seem” like gambling and web shop gaming is already legal.
Roberts does not expect Moss to join FNM
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said he would be “very surprised” if his party’s Member of Parliament for Marco City, Gregory Moss, were to resign from the PLP and join with the FNM in protest for been forced to resign from the National Insurance Board.
NIB Chairman refused to give resignation
MONTHS after appointing Gregory Moss chairman of the National Insurance Board, Prime Minister Perry Christie was forced to fire him yesterday when he refused to tender his resignation as ordered.
Contradictory statements ‘are a cause for concern’
DNA leader Branville McCartney said contradictory statements by Prime Minister Perry Christie and NIB chairman Gregory Moss concerning the latter’s corporate credit card are very concerning.
'Resignation letter sent to Moss's office'
GREGORY Moss has been asked to resign as Chairman of the National Insurance Board, The Tribune understands.
Bostwick to succeed Laing
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday announced that John Bostwick II will replace former State Finance Minister Zhivargo Laing in the Senate.
PM: gambling vote will not be postponed again
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said the government will not postpone the referendum on a national lottery and web shop gaming for a second time.
PM 'does not believe in Bahamians'
THE opposition has hit out at Prime Minister Perry Christie, accusing him of not believing in Bahamian professionals.
Gibson: I did not leak NIB bonuses
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday denied any involvement in the release of confidential National Insurance Board documents that disclosed the salaries and bonuses awarded to executives.
Government seeking funds to pay for Cob agreement
THE government is working to free up hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover a new industrial agreement for non-faculty employees at the College of the Bahamas, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said yesterday.
Digicel may hire 'up to 60' in Bahamas
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said Digicel has promised to hire as many as 60 employees if it enters the local telecoms market.
PM: Cabinet to hear questions for gambling vote
PRIME Minister Perry Christie announced yesterday that the gambling referendum question(s) will be presented to his cabinet for approval before a meeting with proponents and opposers of gambling takes place.
Minister reads FNM contracts report to House
Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe read his Ministry's report into contracts issued under the previous administration to the House of Assembly this morning.
Christian Council hits back at Bran
THE Bahamas Christian Council has lashed out at DNA leader Branville McCartney following his claim the church is too focused on opposing the legalisation of gambling for Bahamians.
Russell: Moss should be suspended
A FORMER National Insurance Minister has weighed in on the discord surrounding the National Insurance Board, stating Chairman Gregory Moss should have been suspended pending the results of the government’s investigation.
