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Three in court over Deputy PM robbery

THREE men awaiting trial in connection with the robbery of Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ home appeared in Supreme Court for a status hearing on their case.

Turnquest slams “investment killing bill”

OPPOSITION deputy leader and East Grand Bahama MP K Peter Turnquest yesterday slammed the Grand Bahama (Port Area) Investment Incentives Bill 2016 as an “investment killing bill”, arguing that it would not bring about the the investment needed on the island.

Sears brings a glimmer of light

FOLLOWING the shambolic Free National Movement Convention one thing was pellucidly clear: neither the present leader or the aspirant has the wherewithal to lead this country.

851 POLICE OFFICERS PROMOTED ON EVE OF POLL

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has promoted 851 officers, according to an announcement from Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade yesterday as officers prepare to cast ballots in the general election’s advanced poll on Wednesday.

The lie of free NHI care

NHI…has the programme taken away ‘Free Medical Care’ for our old people?

BTC mobile competitor ‘not planning to lose’

The Bahamas’ second mobile operator says it is “not planning to lose”, as it kicked-off its market entrance with the introduction of the ‘Aliv’ brand, promising to deliver a superior experience and customer plans.

Unbelievable

I had decided to stop writing letters but after watching the local news tonight I am so disgusted that something has to be said.

UPDATED: Chipman resigns from FNM, citing handling of Hurricane Dorian, partisan politics

CENTREVILLE MP Reece Chipman said the government’s handling of Hurricane Dorian as well as institutional and partisan politics drew him to his decision to sever ties with the governing Free National Movement.

Minnis is done

Kindly consider the publication of this open letter to Dr Hubert Alexander Minnis, Leader of the Official Opposition - FNM party.

Why choose Wells as our acting PM?

I couldn’t help but notice an interesting announcement that Transport and Local Government Minister Renward Wells will be serving as acting prime minister while Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is away at an important meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida.

Freedom of Information Act 'as soon as possible'

THE government hopes to have the Freedom of Information Act, which was passed in Parliament under the previous administration, in force “as soon as possible”.

PM 'delighted' with appointment

REVEREND Father James Moultrie, Anglican priest and the Bahamas' former Ambassador to the United Nations, has been appointed the new Chairman of the National Insurance Board.

Gov't looking to wrap up February Point deal

THE Government appears to be set for one final wrap up meeting before moving to approve the $8.3 million purchase of Exuma’s February Point.

Senate FNMs join boycott

FREE National Movement senators yesterday followed their colleagues who boycotted parliament on Monday because of the suspension of their leader, Dr Hubert Minnis, from the House.

Bi-lateral talks on Haitian migration

BI-LATERAL talks between the government and Haiti on migration issues will start next week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell confirmed yesterday.

PM to open CPA seminar

THE Bahamas Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, in conjunction with the CPA, will host a post-election seminar on March 26-30, under the theme, “285 Years And beyond: Deepening Democracy Through Parliament,” at Atlantis Beach Tower, Paradise Island, coinciding with the 285th anniversary of the Bahamas Parliament.

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