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Govt still backs referendum - but no certainty over date

WHILE National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to passing the four Constitutional Amendment Bills, there is still uncertainty over this time line and when the proposed referendum will be held.

FNM: Davis out of his depth in job figures row

FREE National Movement Chairman Darron Cash yesterday criticised Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis for questioning job figures recently released by the Department of Statistics.

Voters registered for 2012 election already eligible for referendum

ALL Bahamians who registered to vote for the 2012 general election are eligible to participate in the upcoming gender equality vote, which is expected to take place in about six weeks, according to Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlin Hall yesterday.

Rex Major urges ‘no’ vote for fourth bill

EVANGELIST Rex Major added his voice to the chorus of pastors urging Bahamians to reject the fourth constitutional referendum bill yesterday.

‘Vote won’t bring same-sex marriage but will help rights’

HUMAN rights activist Erin Greene said yesterday she does not believe the fourth constitutional amendment will pave the way for same-sex marriage in the Bahamas but she said it will give members of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender community the “rights” they deserve.

‘No’ campaign claims victimisation

SAVE Our Bahamas committee member Pastor Lyall Bethel claimed yesterday that the organisation was being “brutally victimised” on the eve of the gender equality referendum.

Unions ‘plan something major’ on Sandals issue

A trade union leader says the movement is “planning something major” in response to the Sandals Royal Bahamian terminations, arguing that the “overwhelming” public response had effectively left them with “no choice” but to act.

Roberts criticises Minnis over his stance on referendum

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts has rebuked opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis for his stance on the four Constitutional Amendment Bills, saying they should not be based on “supposed conspiracies and suppositions” but on the legal facts surrounding the gender equality referendum next month.

Govt stance on tax breaks ‘perplexing’ says Lowe

A NOTED ‘fiscal hawk’ yesterday questioned the Government’s decision to provide tax breaks to some industries to while not giving similar treatment to others that could also benefit, describing it as “a bit perplexing”.

'PLP would rather party than look after sick kids'

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis clashed with opposition members in the House of Assembly yesterday about whether the children’s ward of Princess Margaret Hospital was repaired after Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Dr Minnis, during his budget contributio

Paul Adderley dead at 84

FORMER Member of Parliament George Smith remembers Paul Adderley, former Attorney General of the Bahamas, as one of the few front line politicians who left an indelible mark on everything he touched.

Church 'predicament' over gambling

THE former chairman of the Bahamas Gaming Reform committee expressed disappointment in church leaders who oppose a referendum of gambling – a move he claims places them in a “predicament” with the pro-gambling public.

FNM hits out at 'lame' budget

OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday branded the PLP's budget communication as a "lame", "blame" plan non-reflective of any promises made to Bahamians by that party on the campaign trai

52-week government job initiative 'under review'

AS HUNDREDS of 52-week government job contracts continue to expire, State Finance Minister Michael Halkitis says the initiative is presently under review amid calls for the programme to be extended.

Threatening PM should be a felony

ACCORDING to Wikipedia, threatening the president of the United States is a Class E Felony under United States Code Title 18, Section 871.

Recruitment starts today for Baha Mar vacancies

BAHA MAR will begin the process today of recruiting 1,500 Bahamians in its first wave of hiring for the once stalled $3.5 billion resort according to Robert Sands, the resort’s senior vice-president of government and external affairs.

‘No one should pull against Baha Mar’

Baha Mar is “no saviour” despite its potential to be a top GDP producer for the Bahamas, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman predicting the project will be a ‘case study’ for how this nation manages such developments.

Butler-Turner should not go independent

LORETTA Butler-Turner may have had FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis in her crosshairs when she told Parliament that the salaries of MPs who are consistently absent should be cut.

Governor General launches FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience

THE FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience was launched by Governor General of the Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Tuesday.

Minnis dismisses 'purge of Ingrahamites' claim

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis on Friday brushed off claims by former FNM Cabinet minister Phenton Neymour of an attempt to purge the party of those individuals who served under the previous Ingraham administration.

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