Search for answers over illegal activity
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday the government is “seeking to find out” what illegal activity could be taking place between Central America and the Bahamas.
Bran calls on PM to state Smith position
AMID the controversy sparked from documents filed in a Supreme Court case in which the alleged behaviour of Deputy House Speaker Dion Smith is mentioned, DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday called on the prime minister to make the government’s position clear on the “hard-hitting” issues.
'PLP resorting to personal attacks over Smith claims'
THE PLP has sought to use personal attacks in an effort to deflect attention from the serious allegations against Deputy House Speaker Dion Smith, the opposition charged yesterday.
'FNM deserves thanks for employment figures'
THE FNM are to be thanked for the promising employment numbers revealed last week, opposition deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner said.
Roscoe Thompson leaves DNA to rejoin the FNM
FORMER Free National Movement supporter turned Democratic National Alliance political candidate, Roscoe Thompson, announced yesterday that he is returning to the FNM.
PLP criticises Minnis for calling on Smith to hand in resignation
HE PLP has hit out at FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis after he called for the resignation of Deputy House Speaker Dion Smith.
FNM claim new victimisation case
THE FNM yesterday hit out at yet another alleged case of victimisation after a senior public servant in Grand Bahama was fired by the PLP government.
FNM deputy worried about PM's Ruffin link
FNM deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner hit out at the prime minister for his “disrespectful” comments in response to her criticism of the government’s seemingly close relationship with investor Phil Ruffin.
Minnis puts ball in PLP court over oil
WITH the Bahamas Petroleum Company fulfilling all its required licence and regulatory obligations for another three year licence, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis called on Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday to find the “testicular fortitude” and make a decision with regards to the licensing of offshore oil drilling without having to “pass the buck” to the Bahamian people via a national referendum.
Former minister denies claims over public funds
ALLEGATIONS that former Education Minister Desmond Bannister sought to use public funds to politically influence the electorate in Andros were denounced as a complete falsehood by the senator yesterday.
DNA deputy demands answers on roadworks progress
AFTER a series of news reports which set the New Providence Road Improvement Project completion date in early 2013, DNA deputy leader Chris Mortimer is asking for a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis to discuss the project.
Government pays $250,000 to deal with work permit delays
THE Government has invested $250,000 into a new computer programme designed to speed up the work permit application process at the Ministry of Immigration.
Deputy FNM leader hits out at casino mogul
DEPUTY FNM leader Loretta Butler-Turner has lashed out at international casino mogul Phil Ruffin, telling him to keep his nose out of Bahamian politics.
A new date for gambling debate
A NEW date has been set for the mock referendum planned by the Progressive Young Liberals, who are inviting all young Bahamians to be part of the debate on gambling.
