Minister criticised over possibility of bringing theatre festival to Bahamas
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper has drawn criticism from cultural activists over a recent meeting with Broadway producers about possibly bringing a theatre festival to The Bahamas.
‘Deal fairly’ with all public officers
FORMER Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday told the Davis administration to “deal fairly” with all public officers amid claims that some in the service were being victimised.
Minnis: FNM’s shanty town plans would solve problem
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has urged the Davis administration to follow the former government’s plan to address the proliferation of shanty towns.
PM to deliver first national address
ON Monday, October 10, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will deliver his first national address since being elected to office last September.
Abaco MP voices concern after homicide
AN Abaco MP has appealed for young men to stop the violence after a homicide was recorded on the island on Wednesday.
PM defends remarks in UN address
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has defended remarks he made at the United Nations last week regarding the European Union blacklisting, saying the time has come for these nations to account for what they have done to countries like The Bahamas.
Legal threat: PM tells FNM ‘bring it on’
IN response to the Free National Movement’s threat of legal action against the government over its failure to follow the Public Procurement Act, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has challenged the opposition to “bring it on”.
Govt set to sign agreement for the ‘betterment’ of Junkanoo
AN agreement between the government, the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) and the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) is expected to be signed in the coming days to allow for the “betterment” of future Junkanoo parades.
Ministries to launch clean-up
THE Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has partnered with the Ministry of Social Services to launch an extensive clean-up campaign as part of its efforts to beautify the country.
FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE: PM says strong foundation has been laid for future progress and recovery
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said his administration has laid a strong foundation for recovery and future progress during its first year in office, while expressing confidence that it will continue to do so until all its objectives are achieved.
FNM to take legal action over Procurement Act
THE Free National Movement intends to take legal action against the Davis administration to initiate a judicial review targeting the government’s failure to follow the Public Procurement Act.
45-day deadline to survey people in unregulated developments
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears revealed yesterday that he has given ministry officials who are a part of a special committee investigating irregular communities in the country a 45-day deadline to review and survey people living in the unregulated developments.
The FNM laments New Providence ‘bloodbath’
THE Free National Movement said it is concerned about the “bloodbath” occurring in New Providence and called on National Security Minister Wayne Munroe to present the government’s comprehensive plan to combat crime.
‘Ministry addressing flooding issues’
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said his ministry is addressing flooding issues at Carlton Francis Primary School after photos showing students walking through floodwater to enter the school’s premises circulated online this week.
Ministry prepares to ‘bring action’ over oil spill
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said his ministry has received all of the necessary reports from agencies involved in conducting investigations into the Exuma oil spill and is now preparing paperwork “to bring action”.
