Politics

Full evaluation of bahamasair needed - Davis

A FULL critical evaluation of Bahamasair is necessary to make the airline more efficient and cost-effective, Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip “Brave” Davis said.

10-year plan for health services

MINISTRY of Health officials are in the final stages of completing a proposed ten-year National Health Services Strategic Plan that will seek to establish a framework for strengthening the country's healthcare system and services.

Fitzgerald backs return of Spanish and Literature to syllabus

SPANISH and Literature examinations will be re-introduced at the Bahamas Junior Certificate level during the 2012-2013 academic year.

DNA to create shadow cabinet

THE Democratic National Alliance announced plans to introduce shadow cabinet ministers and board chairmen yesterday as the party continues to solicit funding to further its political aspirations.

Call to honour pledge on tackling high energy costs

FREEPORT - Attorney Osman Johnson is calling on the PLP government to keep the promise it made during its election campaign and address the high energy costs on Grand Bahama.

Minister: We are moving to cut costs for Grand Bahama

FREEPORT - Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville said the PLP government is moving diligently to address the cost of power in Grand Bahama and throughout the Bahamas.

Defence Forces could join police on the streets

DEFENCE Force officers could join or replace police officers on street patrols and other operations, Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell said yesterday.

Government called on to pass Bill to help disabled

SPEAKING in the House of Assembly yesterday, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner appealed to the government to pass the Equal Opportunities Disabilities Bill.

Rollins claims to have evidence of FNM election day bribes

ACCUSATIONS that the FNM bribed supporters in the lead-up to the election continued in Parliament yesterday, with Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins claiming he had evidence to prove it.

'PM should deal with crime, not talk about FNM'

FNM chairman Charles Maynard said his party is "shocked" that Prime Minister Perry Christie is happy to spend time commenting on internal FNM matters when he should be dealing with the high levels of crime and unemployment facing the nation.

Swift Justice scheme to be a key part of crackdown on crime

THE reimplementation of Swift Justice is a significant plank in the government's "Safe Bahamas" anti-crime plan, Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson said.

Minister supports 1955 tax promise

MINISTER for Grand Bahama Michael Darville expressed confidence the government will fulfill its promise to extend Hawksbill Creek Agreement concessions to East and West Grand Bahama.