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'PLP selling dreams over national health insurance'

THE government’s plan to create a steering committee to oversee the implementation of National Health Insurance only proves the Christie administration is “a bridge to the past”, said Hubert Minnis.

FNM deputy leader seeks response to BPC comments

ACCUSING the government of keeping Bahamians in the dark on oil exploration, FNM deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner is calling on the government to urgently respond to “deeply troubling” comments made by Bahamas Petroleum Company CEO Simon Potter.

Bradley Roberts and 'flip-floppers'

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts never ceases to amuse. Usually we have a chuckle over many of his comments, but so many other events crowd him out, that we let him pass. However, his “flip-flop” statement in yesterday’s Tribune was just too tempting to let slip by – at least without a second look.

INSIGHT: Debunking Baha Mar’s false narrative

Eyes were raised when Sarkis Izmirlian attended the new Prime Minister’s swearing in. Malcolm J Strachan says it might not have been what it seemed . . .

A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Signing away The Bahamas

WITH the government signing yet another Heads of Agreement (HOA) on Monday, it appears that Prime Minister Perry Christie has returned to his old ways.

Turnquest: Budget will not help average Bahamians

FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said the government’s hype over the tax reductions it will implement on select items for the upcoming fiscal year is misplaced.

School renamed after educator

THE Oakes Field Primary School was renamed in honour of career educator and former principal Eva Hilton yesterday.

Roberts brands Mortimer a political novice

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts branded Democratic National Alliance Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer a “political novice” who is “in need of light and understanding”.

Consequences when PM returns

ACTING Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the “consequences will be known shortly” regarding Ministry of Works Parliamentary Secretary Renward Wells signing a multi-million dollar letter of intent with a waste management company that wants to construct a plant at the New Providence landfill.

'A faithful walk'

By Vanessa C Smith

Two engines back online and power cuts on hold

BAHAMAS Power and Light has stopped its power outage rotations in New Providence “for now” and is in a “safe zone” after returning two engines on line, Corporate Communications Manager Arnette Ingraham said yesterday.

Will PM take the mercedes?

WILL the Prime Minister trade in the old Kia for the new, big-bodied Benz? He said he’s still looking into it.

Government to pay in court fight

Government to pay in court fight By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net OUSTED Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl Grant-Bethell will not have to bear the likely $1 million legal costs of her law suit against the go

Foulkes: PM must demand resignation

FORMER Labour Minister Dion Foulkes has called on the Prime Minister to demand the resignation of union leader Cleola Hamilton from her role as Parliamentary Secretary.

EDITORIAL: We must all pull in the same direction

THE more we learn about the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the greater the scale of the challenge facing the country becomes apparent.

Former AG regrets only communications over Baha Mar

FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson said if she were to have any regrets over the previous Government’s handling of Baha Mar, it is that there was not “stronger” or “more regular” communication regarding the process.

Minnis announces extra plans to deal with autism

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday concessions for the REACH organisation, telling Parliament the needs of those with autism had for too long been ignored.

Did Pindling swipe at Wilchcombe?

For Monique Pindling, daughter of the late Sir Lynden Pindling, hitching her family’s prominent name to the Brave Wave bandwagon made good political sense.

The War Cabinet

All of you know that for decades I have been privileged to be the biggest media supporter of the new Prime Minister, the Hon Philip “Brave” Davis, QC. When he was a mere lawyer @ Messrs Christie; Ingraham; Davis & Company at Victoria Avenue, I was there. When he established his own practice @ West Hill Street north, I was with him and now that he has ascended the greasy pole, I have more work to be done.

Support grows for petition against proposed $2.1bn Andros development

SUPPORT is quickly mounting for a petition against the consideration and granting of a $2.1 billion proposal for the development of agriculture and fisheries in Andros that was pitched to the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources by the government’s ambassador to China.

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