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PLP Chairman: Rolle resignation a sign of 'deepening divide' in FNM
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts said Friday that the resignation of Lanisha Rolle from the Senate is a sign of a deepening divide in the Free National Movement (FNM) and concern about Dr Hubert Minnis' leadership.
Lanisha Rolle resigns from the Senate
Lanisha Rolle resigned from the Senate on Friday, citing a “need to focus on a few personal matters”.
PLP Chairman: Explain how Road Traffic lost millions
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday called on Auditor General Terrance Bastian to explain the “criterion” he used to determine the Road Traffic Department suffered millions in operating losses due to a severe lack of order.
Visitors of all backgrounds urged to attend Haitian Flag Day event
HAITIAN Flag Day Committee Chairman Robert Dieudonne yesterday urged Bahamians from all backgrounds to participate in this year’s Haitian Flag Day Festival, set to take place Saturday at the Botanical Gardens.
VIDEO: Investigation urged over ‘homophobic attack’
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts called on the Royal Bahamas Police Force to fully investigate allegations that a Nassau Street brawl captured on video was the result of a homophobic attack.
INSIGHT: Jeers, not cheers, for four years of the PLP
Bradley Roberts says his party has made “incredible progress” since winning power in 2012. Malcolm J Strachan begs to differ
Road fever heats up the streets
THE Fetish Junkanoo Carnival Company was crowned the winner of the second annual Road Fever Parade, which was hailed as “a step in the right direction” despite being marred by delays and confusion throughout Saturday afternoon.
Roberts dismisses FNM on anniversary of PLP election win
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday branded the Free National Movement's (FNM) impact as inconsequential and bereft of political prowess as he marked the fourth anniversary of his party's electoral victory in 2012.
A COMIC'S VIEW: The Donald v The Potcake
This week, both ‘The Potcake’ and ‘The Donald’ were busy making headlines while the rest of the world looked on in shock and awe.
PM hails financial impact of Carnival on nation
AMID a vibrant expression of Bahamian dance, sound and culture on the Western Esplanade, Prime Minister Perry Christie last night opened the second annual Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.
Verdict ‘derails’ PM’s Freeport policy move
The Prime Minister’s ambition of making an imminent announcement on Freeport’s future was yesterday “derailed” by the Supreme Court, which found the Government’s consultation process was “fundamentally flawed” and needed to be continued.
Miller refuses to apologise over transgender remarks
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller said he does not see the need to apologise for his disparaging comments that members of the transgender community should be exiled to a private island.
Smith aiming to return to frontline politics in Exuma
FORMER Exuma MP George Smith yesterday said he was “setting things in motion” to allow for his return to frontline politics ahead of the next general election.
Miller comments ‘show need for Human Rights legislation’
GRAND Bahama Human Rights Association President Fred Smith urged the Christie administration to enact a Human Rights Act, which would make it illegal and punishable by law to “malign and vilify” members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community because they choose to express their individuality.
Young and old urged to come out to celebrate carnival
BAHAMAS National Festival Commission CEO Roscoe Dames yesterday urged Bahamians “young and old” to participate in this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival festival, which takes place from today until Saturday.
PLP: Miller comments do not reflect party views
THE governing party yesterday distanced itself from comments made by Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller about exiling transgender Bahamians, saying his remarks “do not reflect the policy position of the Progressive Liberal Party or the government of The Bahamas.”
Fewer vendors to operate at this year’s Carnival
THE Bahamas National Festival Commission has “scaled back” the number of vendors that will operate at this weekend’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival festivities, BNFC CEO Roscoe Dames said yesterday.
Kennedy Centre monitoring row over use of emails
AN international advocacy agency said it is now monitoring the dispute concerning parliamentarians using their privilege to disclose confidential information of private citizens in the House of Assembly.
Enforcers, Athletico win openers
The Athletico Bahamas from New Providence and the Police Enforcers from South Andros took their opening matches in blowout fashion in the men’s B division of the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Annual Bunny Levarity National Basketball Tournament.
Roberts returns from injury, helps Bulls win their 3rd straight ACC
RETURNING to the line-up from the injury list just in time, sophomore Justin Roberts helped the University of South Florida Bulls men’s tennis team to their third consecutive American Conference Championships.