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Santa on the beach as he swaps sleigh for seaplane

SANTA Claus arrived early for 170 excited students at the R N Gomez All Age School last week, his sleigh a seaplane which landed at Great Harbour Cay in the north Berry Islands to deliver Christmas gifts and cheer.

‘NHI without catastrophic care won’t help Bahamians’

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis reiterated yesterday that a National Health Insurance scheme that does not provide catastrophic care will not help Bahamians in the way they need it most.

Minister outlines how local sports will benefit from the budget

AS members of parliament debated the 2015/2016 budget in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson outlined the various ways local sports will benefit from the plan.

Mitchell: Activists defamed country

IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell called on the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association to explain why it is attempting to “defame” this country’s name through “irresponsible” efforts that undermine the government’s ability to clamp down on illegal immigration.

32 teams in 32nd Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic

THE excitement is starting to brew for the 32nd version of the prestigious Hugh Campbell basketball tournament for senior boys.

PM says Freeport tax ‘glitch’ is settled

PRIME Minister Perry Christie has assured Grand Bahamians that a “glitch” in relation to the roll back of the 2013-2014 Budget tax fee increases imposed on Freeport was settled on Friday during his visit to the island.

Insider: Rivalry in FNM leadership is hurting the party

AN INSIDER in the Free National Movement has charged that rivalry between the leaders of the party is hurting the political organisation.

Increased surveillance in Grand Bahama to watch for Ebola

HEALTH surveillance is being beefed up at the port and airport in Grand Bahama as international efforts to contain and prevent the spread of Ebola continues in west Africa.

Minnis 'may have spoken too soon' on FNM support for bills

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key suggested yesterday that FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis may have spoken too soon in saying the FNM fully supports the proposed constitutional referendum, noting that the issue was never discussed with him.

PLP chairman hints Ingraham behind campaign against Minnis

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts has questioned whether former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham “orchestrated” the coup against Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis in a bid to return to front line politics.

High school player D’Andre Vilmar to fly with the Eagles in New Jersey

WITH major Division I offers in his sights, elite Bahamian basketball prospect D’Andre Vilmar will relocate for the final season of his high school career.

Officials ‘prepared to prosecute’ if law broken at Road Traffic

IF further investigations on the findings of a recent audit report into the operations of the Road Traffic Department uncover activity of a criminal nature, officials are prepared to prosecute those involved to the fullest extent of the law.

FNM wants immediate action on shanty towns

FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said now that the “legal hurdles” have been overcome, the party supports and calls for immediate action after a Supreme Court Justice lifted a previous injunction regarding shanty towns.

WHERE WILL THEY GO? Haitian pastors call for compassion and delay in demolition

HAITIAN pastors asked Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on Tuesday night to delay shanty town demolition plans and show compassion for the people in those communities.

Climate and health course held in Grand Bahama

OVER 130 community members and health professionals were present for the launch of the first climate and health ambassador training course this week.

Efforts to rebuild Treasure Cay’s sewerage system hit by ‘procurement, shipping delays’

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) yesterday conceded that efforts to rebuild Treasure Cay’s sewerage system have been hit by “procurement and shipping delays” in COVID-19’s aftermath.

Family Island hotels targeting 90% pre-COVID room nights

Family Island hotels can hit 90 percent of pre-COVID room nights sold with a strong over 2022’s final quarter, a senior tourism is predicting, voicing optimism the sector will “get closer” to its targets.

17-year-old who drowned ‘was good swimmer’

THE relatives of 17-year-old Nicholas Amiscar who allegedly drowned at a beach in Treasure Cay, Abaco this week have described him as a “good swimmer”.

Bahamas b-day bash for Jah Cure

THERE are only few musicians who take pleasure in blowing out candles and celebrating a birthday in the presence of fans.

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Press Statement by FNM National Chairman Darron Cash - October 1, 2012

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