Govt funds for BPL to avoid price rise?
Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says the government will have to provide a subsidy to BPL if the company is to avoid raising electricity costs on the Bahamian people.
Davis defends minister over cop assault claim
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday defended Housing and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby Davis after Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis called for an update into investigations concerning allegations made against the Elizabeth MP.
Darville: $50m in unbudgeted debt when I took office
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that upon taking office he found about $50m in unbudgeted debt in his ministry.
FNM founding member hopes Gibson will win legal fight
FNM founding member Maurice Moore is hoping the outcome will be successful for Long Island MP Adrian Gibson when he faces the court in connection with numerous abuse of power allegations during his tenure as executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
FNM holds Rawson Square gathering over crime issues
THE Free National Movement and some of its supporters gathered outside the House of Assembly yesterday where they spoke out regarding the Davis administration’s response to crime.
‘Speed up system on disaster missing’
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson wants the government to consider allowing the Magistrate’s Court to hear missing persons cases “in circumstances of peril”, noting the need to make the death declaration process faster for affected families.
Minnis asks: Where was my invite?
DR HUBERT Minnis yesterday called on Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis to “investigate” the reason why he was not invited to police Commissioner Clayton Fernander’s handover ceremony on Tuesday.
Minister discusses ‘betrayal’ claim by former commissioner
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has recalled his personal experiences with former commissioner Paul Rolle regarding the senior officers who were made to take accumulated vacation and later seconded to various ministries.
Sears: Govt is working on debt to water firms
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said the government is working to reduce the debt it owes to companies contracted to supply water to several Family Islands.
Why the secrecy on police settlements?
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has called on the government to disclose the details of a lawsuit settlement concluded with two senior police officers, including the rationale behind the move.
Sears – no decision on power pricing change
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears yesterday said no decision has been made to increase electricity bills, however he urged Bahamians “to be more prudent” with usage given high energy costs.
Abortion issue not on govt’s to-do list
PRESS secretary Clint Watson says addressing legislation on abortion is currently not a priority for the Davis administration, adding that the government does not make “impulsive decisions” based on what other countries are doing.
Minnis fires off letter at Sands ‘interference’
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands yesterday staunchly defended his role in the party’s leadership, calling accusations that he interfered in the internal affairs of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ constituency as nothing but an “unnecessary distraction.”
Davis says govt will ‘hold the line’ on NIB increase
AN increase in National Insurance Board contributions will not come off the table until the Davis administration decides whether or not to accept the recommendations of experts regarding the sustainability of the NIB fund, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
PM: ‘international efforts bearing fruit’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says not only do world leaders want to strengthen their relationship with The Bahamas, but they also see the country as a viable option to invest.
