Govt to ‘step up the pace’ of rebuilding in Abaco
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says his administration has accelerated its rebuilding plans for Abaco and “stepped up the pace” in addressing the housing crisis on the island.
Renewable energy partnerships formed, says PM
THE government is moving ahead with its plans to harness renewable energy and has formed partnerships with two international entities to enhance infrastructural development to advance the country’s energy reform goals, according to Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday.
PM: TIME TO TACKLE ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE – No specific policies named as Davis asked about rape
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday it is time for the country to “get on top” of violence and abuse in all forms, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on a divorce case involving a woman who said she felt like a “rape victim” in her marriage.
Dorian: We haven’t done enough
THREE years after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis admitted that progress to have the islands restored to normalcy has been slow and not enough has been done to assist residents with rebuilding efforts.
Pintard: PM can do more to help with inflation
THE Free National Movement says Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis can do much more to help Bahamians deal with inflation.
‘If inflation is so bad, stop spending money’
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said yesterday that it is difficult to take the prime minister seriously on inflation warnings when his administration is spending so much money.
Signing to formalise agreements between Bahamas and Hunan Province of China – 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis presided over a joint signing ceremony to formalise agreements between The Bahamas and the Hunan Province of China yesterday.
Obie Wilchcombe: More will need help due to inflation
DESPITE the reduction in Bahamians applying for some assistance services, Social Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe says he expects to see that change due to recent predictions of increased and continued inflation for the rest of the year.
Sands: Minnis era is over
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands wants people, including those who identify themselves as party supporters, to understand that the “Hubert Minnis era is over,” warning the organisation will not support anyone who has different agendas from the party’s leadership.
PM: Govt is seeking more psychiatric aid for Hurricane Dorian survivors
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says his administration is seeking to engage more psychiatrists and psychologists to have them speak with Hurricane Dorian survivors who may still be suffering from trauma associated with the deadly storm.
‘Give Bahamians chance to buy low-price bonds’
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard has urged the government to provide Bahamians with the opportunity to purchase international bonds while they are trading low.
Moxey: Branded bags were ‘misstep’
AFTER coming under fire on social media for handing out backpacks with her name on them at a back-to-school event, Pineridge MP Ginger Moxey said the branded bags were originally meant for her team members but were given out widely due to too many being “printed in error”.
$30m cost for repairs as students go back to school
THE completion of school repairs, inclusive of capital works, throughout the country is projected to cost the government some $30m, Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said yesterday.
Pintard: Davis lost on fiscal impact of storms
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is “lost” on the fiscal impacts of major storms, labelling him “misinformed” on how these natural disasters affected the national debt.
Pintard: FNM will not tolerate aggression
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said his party will not tolerate “blatant disrespect” or any other form of aggression after a Free National Movement Meritorious Council Member was assaulted by another party member at a meeting earlier this week.
