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Armed police to guard Super Value food stores

AFTER having five of his food stores robbed this year, Super Value owner Rupert Roberts said armed police officers will be stationed at all of his locations to ensure the safety of his staff and customers.

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Roberts: FNM revelations hiding lack of plan for BPL

BRADLEY Roberts. PLP chairman, accused the Free National Movement of making public portions of a forensic report into Bahamas Power and Light to “deflect” from the fact the government and Works Minister Desmond Bannister have “no plan” for the utility provider.

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ROBERTS: Where were PM's tears for other storm victims?

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said while many Bahamians are concerned about the plight of Dominicans, whose island has been devastated by Hurricane Maria, they also question where were Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ tears for

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Roberts tells Izmirlian: Show us the money

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts yesterday said Sarkis Izmirlian must “show us the money” if he is serious about purchasing the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort.

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Roberts slams Minnis over role in Cabbage Beach dispute

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has lambasted Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, calling his role in the ongoing Cabbage Beach easement dispute “runaway rage”.

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PLP chairman: Christian Council president ‘misguided’

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday said Bahamas Christian Council President Rev Dr Ranford Patterson was “misguided” when he denounced the inaugural Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.

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No word on Rollins until ‘sometime in 2015’

THE fate of embattled Progressive Liberal Party Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins will continue in limbo until sometime in 2015, party Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday.

Rising tennis stars take international spotlight

PHILIP Major Jr, who made the main draw on the European Circuit a few months ago, turned his attention to some US match play  in Lynchburg, Virginia, over the weekend.

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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.

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Christmas food items 'will reflect Thanksgiving prices'

SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts said Friday with the holidays approaching, the price of popular holiday goods will remain consistent to the prices currently reflected in stores.

Roberts defends commission

AFTER the Supreme Court’s ruling to reject the request for leave to begin judicial review proceedings of the Constituencies Commission’s report, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts defended the group’s work, saying it was “disappointing” that there were attempts to hinder this constitutional requirement.

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Hurricanes coaching staff optimistic on defensive lineman Elijah’s potential

THE Miami Hurricanes coaching staff is optimistic on the potential of true freshman defensive lineman Elijah Roberts.

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Henfield ‘deceptive’ in pursuit of selfish interests - Roberts

BRADLEY Roberts labelled We March organiser Ranard Henfield “deceptive” yesterday following the activist’s appointment to the Senate by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Monday.

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‘FNM can’t ask for apology from anyone’

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said the Free National Movement has no moral authority to demand an apology from anyone, as he called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and the FNM to apologise on behalf of the governing party for what he sees as various transgressions and misdeeds over the years.

Compensation will be paid for road road blights

Compensation will be paid for road road blights By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THOSE adversely affected by the New Providence Infrastructure Improvement Project will still be compensated despite the change in government, according to PLP chairman

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Super Value chief urges 'drastic action' over copper thieves

Super Value president Rupert Roberts has urged the Government to take “drastic action” against copper thieves, warning that they were delaying employment for 75 Bahamians after hitting the former City Markets South Beach store three times.

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Big bad Brad - a ferocious advocate of the PLP

KNOWN for his political quips and acerbic attacks on his opponents, Bradley Roberts will go down in the annals of history as a fierce defender of the Progressive Liberal Party.

Sentence delay in plea bargain case

A FORMER Scotiabank loans officer who admitted his involvement in the theft of $1.3 million from the bank appeared in Supreme Court yesterday expecting to be sentenced to a year in prison in accordance with his plea bargain agreement.

Bahamians warned: All must pay for NHI

ALL Bahamas residents must “contribute” to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme’s financing to ensure its sustainability, its chairman warned yesterday.Dr Robin Roberts said the newly-appointed NHI Authority had effectively been given a ‘blank

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Bahamian firm seeking to recover $77m from fraud

A Bahamian financial institution is awaiting a $77m recovery after falling victim to an alleged fraud involving an investment fund whose “chairman” is a Freeport accountant.