Burrows makes vow to help Bahamians
PLP SENATOR Greg Burrows has pledged to use his new position in government to improve the lot of average Bahamians.
Storr praises moves by government to fight high levels of crime
PLP SENATOR Alex Storr has praised the government's proposed crime fighting agenda, revealing he has been a victim of crime in the past.
Bannister calls for answers over web shop donations claim
FNM Senator Desmond Bannister has called on the government to respond to accusations they received "substantial" campaign donations from a "prominent" owner of an illegal web-shop.
FNM fires back over slush fund claims
THE FNM hit back at State Minister of National Security Keith Bell's allegation that confiscated drug money was used as a "slush fund" under the former government - claiming the minister's comments reveal he doesn't know what he's talking about.
Christie speaks of his 'vindication' from victory
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said he feels a great sense of personal vindication having not only defeated former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham but also sending him into retirement following his landslide victory in the May 7 general election.
'No FNM move for Bran'
FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis has dismissed any possibility of DNA leader Branville McCartney being courted by his party to replace him as leader of the FNM.
Minnis: Paranoia has led to extra security around PLP officials
CONCERN about the fall-out from promises made to shady campaign donors has led to increased security around top PLP officials, opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis suggested yesterday.
Laing: prove job figures and I'll resign
FNM Senator Zhivargo Laing said he will resign from his seat if the PLP can provide proof of a nationwide 33 per cent unemployment rate as was allegedly claimed by the party during their election campaign.
Thompson: We don't need speeches, we need action
SENATOR Kwasi Thompson dismissed last month's Speech from the Throne as "promises on a sheet of paper" and expressed doubts the government would be able to deliver on the items listed.
Minister vows reform over long-standing labour issues
MINISTER of Labour Shane Gibson affirmed the government's commitment to legislative reform on longstanding labour issues affecting both the public and private sectors as unionists celebrated labour milestones this weekend.
Tax stamps for tobacco products
TAX STAMPS will be placed on tobacco products in an attempt to recuperate the $20 million in revenue lost annually to smuggling, Prime Minister Perry Christie said.
Miller: 'Stupid Bahamians' quote was out of context
PLP MP for Tall Pines Leslie Miller clarified remarks attributed to him during the 2012 election campaign, in which he was portrayed as calling black Bahamians "stupid".
Christie: Tourism still posts gains
DIRECT flight service from Panama to Nassau boosted Latin American visitors to The Bahamas by more than 40 per cent, last year, while United States visitors fell by nearly four per cent.
PM: Deficit to reach $500m
AS A result of the "dire" fiscal position left in place by the policies of the former FNM administration, Prime Minister Perry Christie predicted the deficit for the coming fiscal year to soar upwards of $500 million.
