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'FNM are using PLP policies'

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said a recent statement from Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes on job figures and plans to increase employment showed the government has simply adopted Progressive Liberal Party pro-growth policies established by the Christ

‘Jobs figures vindicate PLP’

THE Progressive Liberal Party embraced the newly released Labour Force survey results over the weekend, using the numbers that showed a slight decrease in unemployment to defend the legacy of the Christie administration.

Unemployment under 10% for first time since recession

THE country's unemployment rate has dipped below 10 per cent for the first time since the great recession, according to data released by the Department of Statistics, which listed employment increases in the civil service, tourism industry and construction sector as contributing factors.

Roberts: Death threat claim is rubbish

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday blasted tabloid reports that have suggested the opposition party is connected to alleged threats against senior government officials, calling the claims “rubbish” conjured up by the media.

Minnis unveils major civil service reforms

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis encouraged ministers not to “overly politicise” their ministries yesterday as a seminar for Cabinet, parliamentary and senior public officials kicked off.

Hard work pays off as Steven Gardiner collects silver medal

LONDON, England: All of Steven Gardiner’s sacrifices and accomplishments this year, and a crucial coaching change, culminated in the 400m silver medal he received on Wednesday night at the 16th IAAF World Championships.“It’s finally sinking in and I

The House of Cards

I HAVE absolutely no doubt that the defunct Progressive Liberal Party will not return to high office anytime soon. This is a sad assessment for many but the truth will always set one “free”.

Baha Mar occupancy at 50 percent and growing

A senior Baha Mar executive said yesterday the mega resort is running at 50 per cent occupancy with more than 2,000 Bahamians being currently employed.Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice president of government and external affairs said the SLS Lux

Labour Exchange revamp ensures Bahamians put first

Labour Director Robert Farquharson said yesterday he expects his department to ‘more vigorously’ enforce the country’s work permit policy with the introduction of a revamped Employment Exchange set to officially launch at the end of this month.

EDITORIAL: The Donald rules from his Lazy Boy

DONALD Trump made another magazine cover this week, but it is not flattering to him. Newsweek depicts the embattled US president slouched in a recliner with a bag of popcorn and cell phone in hand. The headline: Lazy Boy.

‘FNM can’t ask for apology from anyone’

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said the Free National Movement has no moral authority to demand an apology from anyone, as he called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and the FNM to apologise on behalf of the governing party for what he sees as various transgressions and misdeeds over the years.

Bimini bank crisis crippling trade

Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) is set to return to the island of Bimini later this month as but residents still fear the absence of a bank on the island would encourage crime and negatively impact commerce.

THE PRESS BOX: The beast is back

My Dallas Cowboys kicked off the NFL preseason with a 20-18 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game. To all the “haters”, a win is a win, and we will take it.

Mitchell warns of tit-for-tat response to PLP arrests

IF the Free National Movement loses the next general election, National Security Minister Marvin Dames “will understand what tit-for-tat means,” Senator Fred Mitchell has said, adding the governing party is “slave shaming” the opposition Progressive Liberal Party by charging former PLP politicians in court.

Ferguson wants to remove crime label from Fox Hill

FOX Hill MP Shonel Ferguson yesterday expressed concern about the recent wave of gun-related violence in her constituency, as she pledged to “eradicate” the “stigma” of Fox Hill being labelled a crime hotbed by Bahamian society.Ms Ferguson, in an int

EDITORIAL: PLP should regroup for sake of democracy

IN these columns earlier this week, we condemned the refusal of leading figures in the Progressive Liberal Party, in particular the former Member of Parliament for Fox Hill, to accept the reality of a failing economy as a result of mismanagement and alleged malfeasance during the past five years of the Christie government. We also drew attention to the requirement for stern action to restore the nation’s economic fortunes.

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