Minnis wants to screen auditors
WHILE the government has already started its probe into the serious allegations at NIB, Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis insists that minority parties ought to be given the opportunity to screen independent auditors.
FNM chairman: Government putting Bahamian professionals last
THE government is “putting Bahamian professionals last” in meeting with mobile phone service operator Digicel concerning their interest in entering the country’s mobile phone market, according to the FNM.
PM orders probe into NIB lawsuits
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has ordered an investigation into the “major fight” at the National Insurance Board after two lawsuits were filed against its chairman – one of them filed by Director Algernon Cargill following his suspension from the Board.
FNM: No successor for Laing chosen yet
THE Free National Movement is still in the process of consulting on who will replace Senator Zhivargo Laing when his resignation takes effect at the end of the year.
Equality pledge for women
PARLIAMENTARIANS have pledged to remove from the Constitution all forms of discrimination against women.
Urban Renewal workers 'not paid since may'
GRAND Bahama Urban Renewal Workers have not been paid since May because they lack official contracts, former FNM cabinet minister Dion Foulkes claims.
Eleuthera 'to benefit' from multi-million dollar projects
ELEUTHERA is primed for a significant economic boost from four multi-million dollar projects, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday, insisting that the island has “endured hardship and neglect for so long”.
FNM: Show evidence on homes claim
THE FNM yesterday challenged the government to produce evidence that taxpayer dollars will now have to be spent on repairs to homes constructed under the Ingraham administration’s low cost housing programme.
Minister accuses FNM of flip-flopping on gambling
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday accused the Free National Movement of flip-flopping on their position to legalise web shop gaming.
'Banned' woman's speech to be read to House of Assembly
A PREVIOUSLY banned speech prepared by a noted suffragette will be presented during a “special sitting” of the House of Assembly in honour of the women’s suffrage movement‘s 50th anniversary, the Minister of Social Services announced yesterday.
Anger over Robert's Facebook banner
FNM chairman Darron Cash yesterday hit out at his PLP counterpart Bradley Roberts – whose Facebook banner outlined the financial benefits of legalising web shops.
PM defends gambling referendum consultants
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has chastised Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis for his comments questioning the capability of the UK consultants hired to advise the government in the lead up to the web shop gaming referendum.
$450M benefit of Baker's Bay
BAKER’S Bay Golf and Ocean Club is expected to contribute to the Public Treasury over the next 10 years $450 million by way of import duty, transfer, stamp, and property taxes as the project plans a considerable expansion in the next decade.
Mitchell sends congratulations to new China leader
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell congratulated the new Chinese leader, saying the Bahamas looks forward to continuing working with the People’s Republic of China in an atmosphere of mutual respect and co-operation for the betterment of both countries.
FNM officials unite to unravel 'old guard' after cash elected
FREE National Movement officials in support of Dr Hubert Minnis’s leadership are uniting in a bid to unravel any remaining strong ties connected to the “old guard” of the party, insiders told The Big T yesterday.
