PM's jobs plea to private sector
WITH a 30,000 job deficit hanging over the new government, Prime Minister Perry Christie implored the private sector to contribute ideas and help solve “the national challenges in our country”
North Abaco candidates show assets in declarations
THE official declaration of candidate assets and liabilities revealed quite a range between the three North Abaco by-election hopefuls in terms of financial standing.
Last-minute scramble for BCP
WHILE the upcoming by-election will see three candidates contesting the North Abaco seat, the road to nomination was a bit bumpy for one of them.
Three hopefuls became candidates on nomination day
MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco – Nomination day for the North Abaco by-election saw three hopefuls become the official candidates to contest that seat.
Laing concern at debt inaction
FNM Senator Zhivargo Laing has criticised the government for “not showing any willingness” to tackle the country’s present financial situation and a predicted deficit of more than $500m.
Will PM take the mercedes?
WILL the Prime Minister trade in the old Kia for the new, big-bodied Benz? He said he’s still looking into it.
PLP candidate confident for by-election
NORTH ABACO - Renardo Curry, PLP North Abaco by-election hopeful, believes that a victory for the party would signal an “incredible longing” by constituents to see the island progress.
Three run in North Abaco by-election
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MINISTER: TOP SHOWS WILL PULL IN CROWDS
TOP shows could prove to be the top draw for tourists in The Bahamas, according to the country’s Tourism Minister.
Minnis: Government must decide on oil
OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis said the future of Bahamas Petroleum Company’s oil drilling hopes must be the subject a government decision, not a referendum.
Anger at ‘betrayal’ of City Market workers
FNM deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday accused the government of “betraying” former City Markets employees by promising action, yet delivering nothing but talk.
Christie: Boosting private sector will bring jobs
PRIME Minister Perry Christie declared the PLP government will deliver jobs through stimulating the private sector – as they did during their last term in office.
Abaco vote to be on October 15
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday said that the highly anticipated North Abaco by-election will be held on October 15, two days before the House reconvenes.
Union busting claim in GB
FREEPORT – The Commonwealth Electrical Workers Union is accusing the Grand Bahama Power Company of union busting and not engaging in good labour relations.
Pinder hails 'exciting' Brazil business link
RIO DE JANEIRO – Bahamas Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said these are exciting times in international business and his government could not be more excited about working with the people and businesses of Brazil.
