BREAKING NEWS: Gambling referendum postponed
The referendum on gambling has been postponed until January
Laing departure 'nothing to to with leadership of FNM'
ZHIVARGO Laing’s decision to leave the Senate had nothing to do with the leadership of the FNM, party insiders revealed yesterday.
Minister aims to increase home inspection efforts
THE government plans to strengthen inspection efforts to low cost homes in an effort to cut back on the amount of taxpayer dollars spent on repairing faulty construction, Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett said yesterday.
Dion Foulkes: PLP has formed 'most expensive Bahamas government in history'
THE PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) has “formed the most expensive government in the history of the Bahamas”, FNM chairman nominee, Dion Foulkes, said yesterday. He called the government’s large cabinet a “waste” of taxpayers’ money.
Butler-Turner denies friction inside FNM
FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner strongly denies the growing report that the party is facing “internal friction” over its leadership.
Mitchell: signs of friction in FNM
FRED Mitchell, Foreign Affairs Minister, says there are clear indications of an “internal friction” inside the Free National Movement.
FNM leader 'taken aback' by Ingraham
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said the Free National Movement needs to take collective responsibility for its recent loss at the polls in the North Abaco by-election.
Former PM raises questions over cash
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham raised questions last night about the alleged proximity between his successor, Perry Christie, and “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in cash during the North Abaco bye-election campaign.
How the North Abaco vote unfolded
9am: PLP and FNM supporters are outside polling booths as voters cast their ballots for Renardo Curry (PLP), Greg Gomez (FNM) or Ali McIntosh (BCP).
Roberts: This is a win for democracy
PLP chairman Bradley Roberts called the party’s victory in North Abaco a win for both democracy and the people of North Abaco.
Pledge on gambling referendum date
MARSH HARBOUR- Prime Minister Perry Christie says a date will be set for the gambling referendum after he holds next week’s cabinet meeting.
Mcintosh tells of 'strong-arm tactics'
DEFEATED North Abaco candidate Ali McIntosh attributed the PLP by-election win to intimidation and “strong-arm tactics.”
Report soon on allegations
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe says officials will soon release a comprehensive report on allegations against his predecessor during the FNM’s 2007-2012 term in office.
Minnis: party to move on from Ingraham
FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis said with the results of the North Abaco bye-election in, the party will move beyond “the Ingraham factor.”
PLP wins in North Abaco
MARSH HARBOUR – Progressive Liberal Party’s Renardo Curry is the new MP for North Abaco after he and the PLP convincingly defeated Free National Movement candidate Greg Gomez and Bahamas Constitution Party leader Ali McIntosh in yesterday’s historic by-election.
