FNM leader Minnis outlines new vision to win over voters
THE FNM lost its appeal to the Bahamian public, its leader Hubert Minnis said before outlining a new ‘core vision’ which seeks to enforce transparency, fight corruption and improve communication.
Plans to protect workers' rights unveiled by minister
MINISTER of Labour Shane Gibson yesterday announced the government’s plans to table legislation to ensure the protection of workers rights in the country.
Haiti trade barriers talk
THE BAHAMAS will be exploring the possibility of removing trade barriers with Haiti, said Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell.
Gibson offers little comfort to City Market employees
CITY Markets may not be able to compensate former employees for their pension plans, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.
DNA announces Shadow Cabinet
The DNA yesterday announced a full shadow Cabinet without party leader Branville McCartney in a specific post.
Government may not follow through with road works compensation plan
COMPENSATION for business owners affected by the New Providence Infrastructure Improvement Project is under consideration, but a senior official said a final decision is yet to be made.
VIDEO: DNA releases names of shadow cabinet members
Democratic National Alliance leader Branville McCartney introduced the members of his shadow cabinet today.
Minister meets with GB officials
FREEPORT - Minister of Local Government V Alfred Gray met with island administrators and local government officials on Grand Bahama on Monday.
Moncur: Leaders not doing what is necessary to tackle illegal immigration
FORMER DNA candidate Rodney Moncur criticised the country’s former and current leaders yesterday, claiming they neglected to do what was necessary to tackle illegal immigration.
Roberts hits back over appointments
COMPLAINTS from the opposition about the government’s failure to appoint statutory boards has been dismissed as empty “attention seeking” by PLP chairman Bradley Roberts.
Mitchell off to Caricom
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday led a group of representatives to St Lucia for a CARICOM heads of government conference.
Aid offered to help farming community
THE government is calling on local farmers and farmer-hopefuls to come forward and receive assistance in the form of labour or financial benefits.
'We are already seeing effects of Urban Renewal'
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said authorities have already started to see the positive effects of Urban Renewal 2.0 in many inner city communities.
Independence party scaled down this year
THIS year's independence celebrations have been scaled down to ensure funding is available for a spectacular 40th anniversary bash next year.
Roberts hits out at Minnis over 'senseless rambling'
PLP chairman Bradley Roberts criticised Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday, accusing him of "senseless rambling" after the FNM leader claimed the government is unable to keep Bahamians safe. Mr Roberts claimed
