Minister hits back at critics of Pinecrest housing project
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis yesterday hit back at criticisms about the government’s Pinecrest Subdivision project after concerns were raised about alleged flooding in the area.
Govt to amend Procurement Act
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said government is hoping to amend the Public Procurement Act in the upcoming budget period with a view of making it “user friendly” to ensure better compliance and greater transparency of the country’s procurement process.
Moncur: My critics are not sanctified
FORMER Senator Rodney Moncur said people who question his appointment as a violence interrupter with the Ministry of National Security are “not sanctified” or filled with the Holy Ghost.
Cultural events go ahead despite COVID case rise
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said as long as COVID-19 cases remain low in the country he is of the opinion that planned cultural events will go on as scheduled.
‘I disclosed’ - but Bowleg blames issue on communication
A CABINET Minister yesterday blamed “mixed communication” for the failure of some members of Parliament to file financial disclosures by the March 1 deadline.
Pintard: Pay contractors what they are owed
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has urged government to bring closure to the outstanding payments that are owed to some small contractors.
SERZ purchases 'only intended to benefit Grand Bahama and Abaco'
MINISTER for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said that supplies purchased under Special Economic Recovery Zone Order (SERZ) are only intended to benefit the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco that were affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Watson: MPs missing legal deadline may be oversight
PRESS secretary Clint Watson said he suspects “simple oversight” is to blame for some parliamentarians missing the deadline to meet annual disclosure requirements.
Sands warns on rise in COVID cases
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands has raised concerns about the recent uptick of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country, insisting the true number of infections could be higher.
MP: I CONSIDERED BREAKING THE LAW – Miller understands people removing trees in Carmichael
ENVIRONMENT Minister Vaughn Miller expressed empathy for people who have been unlawfully removing trees in the Carmichael area yesterday, saying he too once considered illegally acquiring Crown land due to frustration with the grant system.
Henfield: We must reduce fossil fuels
A FORMER Cabinet minister said yesterday the country must be more “deliberate” and take aggressive steps to harness renewable energy in an effort to reduce our need for fossil fuels.
Liveable wage report ‘by Monday’
LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell says he’s expected to have a report on the proposed liveable wage by Monday.
‘Open clinic on Sweeting’s Cay’
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson is urging Minister of Health Michael Darville to open the clinic and deploy full-time medical personnel to Sweeting’s Cay.
Labour on the blocks job initiative returns
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell yesterday launched the Labour on the Blocks 2.0 job fair initiative.
Overflight fees bring in up to $32m
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis estimates that The Bahamas stands to gain between $28m and $32m in revenue in overflight fees this fiscal year.
