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INSIGHT: The Bahamas cannot be for sale

Malcolm J Strachan calls for a public hearing on the government’s dealing with Chinese interests . . .

‘Wells was sacrificed in letter of intent row’

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins went back on the offensive yesterday accusing the Christie administration of sacrificing Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells in the letter of intent controversy in a bid to protect senior party members who orchestrated the signing.

PLP: Minnis ‘unprincipled and ill-prepared’ to lead

THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) continued to promote its message that the Christie administration is the “only government” that can take the Bahamas into the 21st century at the weekend, while accusing Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis of being “unprincipled, ineffective and ill prepared”.

MAB chief: Don’t repeat NHI ‘ram down our throats’

The Medical Association of the Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday urged the new government to be “more honest and open” over healthcare reform than its predecessor, which he accused of “ramming NHI down our throats”.

Meltdown of the PM

A large number of Bahamians, inclusive of FNMs and PLPs supported and voted for the Free National Movement and it’s entire slate of candidates during the last general election.

Fiscal Responsibility miss leaves doubt on Govt ‘turning tide’

The failure to deliver on the promised Fiscal Responsibility Act consultation has left the private sector doubting the wider Government’s “commitment to turning the fiscal tide”, the Chamber’s chairman says.

EDITORIAL: Brave Davis' attempt to keep the PLP relevant

IN an attempt to keep his party relevant in the eyes of the public, PLP Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis promises to give us a frequent chuckle.“It is also important,” Mr Davis said last week, “to ensure that the favoured few who provided fundi

Chamber calls for 'full articulation' of government national energy policy

THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer’s Confederation (BCCEC) yesterday reiterated its call for “full articulation” of the Government’s National Energy Policy, noting that to initiate a request for proposals process (RFP) without outlining its national energy policy in advance is like “putting the cart before the horse”.

Christie Gov't urged: Alter 'backroom deal' perceptions

The Government was yesterday urged to rapidly change the public perception that “too many backroom deals are going on”, a leading businessman suggesting this was another reason why economic growth rates were stagnating.

Outgoing minister hopeful for continuity

OUTGOING Minister Of Health Hubert Minnis is confident the new government will carry on with plans for the public healthcare sector, which are in the best interest of the people.

Minnis says FNM will ‘fix’ BAMSI rather than close down facility

FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night said his vision for agriculture is “broad” while pledging to “fix” the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) despite speculation from the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) that a FNM led government would close down the agriculture based facility.

'On target' for 2016 health plan

NON-BAHAMIANS with legal status to reside and work in the Bahamas will be eligible for the government’s proposed National Health Insurance plan, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez revealed yesterday.

Bahamas needs ‘urgent shift’ towards reforms

The Bahamas requires “an urgent shift” towards implementing structural reforms that are “growth friendly” but will take time to deliver, the IMF has warned.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Christie’s brand of leadership is so out of style

I’ve been keeping a close eye on politics in this country for a good 20 years.

$1bn borrowing pushing nation to 67% debt mark

The Christie administration is set to smash the $1 billion borrowing mark for its first two years in office, it was revealed yesterday, with the Bahamas likely to hit a 67 per cent total debt-to-GDP ratio by end-June 2014.

Gov'ts 'leaps and bounds' VAT backtrack picks 7.5%

The Government yesterday backtracked “by leaps and bounds” on its key fiscal reform, cutting the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate in half and bringing other key features into line with private sector and consultant recommendations.

Gov’t told: Fire NHI consultants

The Government was yesterday urged to fire Sanigest Internacional as its main National Health Insurance (NHI) adviser, due to the “contempt” one of its key advisers had shown towards the Bahamian healthcare industry.

Chamber rejects Baha Mar wind-up rationale

The Bahamian private sector yesterday rejected the Government’s position that winding-up Baha Mar is the quickest way to complete the project, instead recommending independent arbitration/mediation as the best route to “salvage” the $3.5 billion development.

BoB chief 'fully endorses' minority Board directors

By NEIL HARTNELL

Government putting legislation in place for ministry of Grand Bahama

FREEPORT - DR Michael Darville said government was in the process of properly structuring and putting legislation in place for the new Ministry of Grand Bahama. Dr Darville, MP for Pin

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