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Prime Minister calls contracts signed ahead of election 'Bribes'

THE government will seek to prevent any future government from awarding contracts after the dissolution of Parliament, said Prime Minister Perry Christie following the discovery of contracts awarded by the FNM up to election day.

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FNM hits out at 'lame' budget

OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday branded the PLP's budget communication as a "lame", "blame" plan non-reflective of any promises made to Bahamians by that party on the campaign trai

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Rollins accuses Tribune of bias

FT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins hit out at The Tribune in the House of Assembly yesterday for what he claimed was "biased" journalism - despite the fact that he was referring to an editorial, which is an opinion piece.

Cost of cabinet up by $400,000

THE budget for salaries in the Cabinet Office has jumped by more than $400,000, The Tribune understands.

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Butler-Turner condemns 'meandering' budget

FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner has criticised the government's legislative plan, dubbing it "inconclusive and meandering."

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FNM criticises Budget for playing the blame game

THE Free National Movement labelled the government's 2012/2013 Budget a "lame, blame, and in many ways more of the same" fiscal plan.

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National lottery referendum details to be revealed soon

DETAILS of a proposed referendum on a national lottery will soon be made public, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed yesterday.

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Prime Minister stands by plans for mortgage assistance

DURING his 2012/2013 budget communication, Prime Minister Perry Christie reaffirmed his government's commitment to assisting homeowners who may be facing foreclosure.

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PLP chairman rejects claim of new cars

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts has dismissed claims that his party has purchased nearly $750,000 worth of new vehicles for the government's new cabinet.

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New FNM leader Minnis hits out at PLP

NEW leader of the Free National Movement Dr Hubert Minnis said the government is already running away from its campaign promises.

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Ingraham bids farewell as FNM leader

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham bid farewell as the Free National Movement’s longest serving leader at the party’s convention this weekend.

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Campaign leaves party coffers dry

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham bid farewell as the Free National Movement’s longest serving leader at the party’s convention this weekend.

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VIDEO: Butler-Turner wins deputy leader spot

LORETTA Butler Turner became the first woman to be elected deputy leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) last night.

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RAW VIDEO: Ingraham says farewell to FNMs at convention

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said a final farewell to his party at the opening of the Free National Movement's (FNM) National Convention today, saying he is "happy to go."

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Former PM to give farewell address

HUNDREDS of staunch FNMs will gather Saturday for one of the party's most highly anticipated conventions where supporters will see a new leadership emerge.