Pintard wants the facts on incident with Coleby-Davis
OFFICIAL Opposition leader Michael Pintard has urged the Prime Minister to present the facts regarding what is alleged to have taken place between a Cabinet minister and police officer.
Pintard denies the FNM ‘did nothing’
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard says it’s untrue that the former Free National Movement administration did nothing to contribute to the National Development Plan.
‘Unbecoming’ of Prime Minister to dismiss national development
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands has described as “unbecoming” the Prime Minister’s comments in which he said there had been no positive impact on national development since 2017.
Records could be expunged for emergency order breaches
AN amendment to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will allow for people convicted of certain criminal offences - including Emergency Order violations - to make “immediate application” to have their records expunged.
Funds set to resolve airport dispute
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper says the government has approved funding to honour all agreed terms of an industrial agreement with Airport Authority employees.
Minnis accuses Munroe of prejudicing police probe
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has accused National Security Minister Wayne Munroe of prejudicing investigations into an incident involving a Cabinet minister and a Royal Bahamas Police officer.
‘Happy days’ are soon to come for GB, says Cooper
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper has assured Grand Bahamians that “happy days” are soon to come for the island’s economy.
Darville: We need to stick to protocols
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has made a strong appeal for better adherence to COVID-19 protocols, noting concern about the lack of compliance to health measures at Independence celebrations.
PM asked: ‘How are you going to take care of queer Bahamians?’
TEMPERS flared after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was questioned during a lecture event last night about taking care of Bahamians who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Cannabis legislation ‘direction’ revealed by end of the year
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said by the end of the year Bahamians will know the direction his administration intends to take when it comes to cannabis legalisation.
‘Tell public what really went on with minister’
CONCERNED Citizens of The Bahamas have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to make a public statement about what allegedly transpired between a Cabinet minister and police officer in May, insisting “further pressure will be applied” if their demand is not met.
Ministries launch case management system to reduce recidivism
IN an effort to reduce the recidivism rate the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Social Services and Urban development have partnered to launch a case management system.
Relief packages to be offered to jitney drivers
GOVERNMENT will be offering relief packages to jitney drivers to offset the impact of increasing fuel costs, Housing and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis announced yesterday.
Tributes at passing of ex-Speaker Symonette
FORMER House of Assembly Speaker and government minister Vernon J Symonette, CMG, has died.
Taxi drivers chase 30% fares increase
TAXI drivers want a 30 percent increase across the board to offset the rising cost of fuel.
