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FNM must unite to end crisis
The Free National Movement (FNM) is in a political crisis of epic proportions. There is no continuity of opposition and it appears to be getting worse.
Pledge to end long gaps in Junkanoo parade
JUNKANOO officials yesterday pledged to eliminate the long interval between group performances that spoiled the last parades, promising a “seamless presentation” for spectators.
'Reasonable sum' for new MSC island lease
Ocean Cay's current leaseholder is in line to receive "a reasonable sum" as compensation for its termination, and has pledged to ensure "a smooth transition" to Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) new cruise getaway.
Committee meets to probe Stellar Waste contributions
THE Committee of Privilege sanctioned by Speaker of the House of Assembly Dr Kendal Major to probe claims made by Stellar Waste to Energy CEO Dr Fabrizio Zanaboni that MPs from both major parties have requested small contributions to aid their constituencies while his company had business before the government held its first sitting yesterday.
Marco City PLP branch says Greg Moss was not their first choice
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s Marco City Branch is “happy” that area representative Greg Moss resigned from the party, adding that he was not the group’s first choice for a candidate.
PLP Chairman: Moss has squandered opportunity for public service
MARCO City MP Greg Moss squandered a “golden opportunity for public service,” PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday in reaction to the MP’s surprise decision to resign from the party.
Only four granted bail in most serious cases this year
STATE Minister of Legal Affairs Damian Gomez yesterday declared the government’s Swift Justice programme to be a success, pointing to the number of bail applications granted to accused charged with murder this year as proof.
Urban Renewal co-chairs to be called before committee
CHAIRMAN of the Public Accounts Committee Hubert Chipman said summonses will be served on both Urban Renewal 2.0 Co-Chairs Algernon Allen and Cynthia “Mother” Pratt to appear before the committee within the next week in a bid to bring swift closure to a matter that has been severely delayed.
Drivers hurt by Baha Mar dilemma
BAHA Mar’s bankruptcy dilemma could not have come at a worse time for persons employed in the tourism industry, a tour driver told The Tribune yesterday.
Contractor to layoff construction workers
CHINA Construction America (CCA) has served two separate notices of termination to its Baha Mar workers amid a continued deadlock over the future of the $3.5bn West Bay Street resort, a spokesperson of the company confirmed yesterday.
Sony executive to assist with Music Masters judging
THE Bahamas National Festival Commission yesterday announced that the group has formed a partnership with international entertainment conglomerate Sony Music ahead of the Nassau launch of the inaugural Junkanoo Carnival.
Rubis health tests 'too late'
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said as a result of the Christie administration’s dereliction of duty in handling “the worst crisis in recent times” it is now impossible to retroactively determine Bahamians’ total exposure to chemicals emitted from the 2012 Rubis gasoline leak in Marathon.
Pintard: Vote shows absence of transparency
AFTER the majority of members of Parliament rejected a motion to appoint a select committee to probe the 2012 Rubis gas leak in Marathon, Free National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said it is evident the government will not end its “cover up” of this “crisis” to ensure transparency.
‘Humble but proud’ to have school named in her honour
ST BEDE’S Catholic Primary School was officially renamed in honour of the “humble but proud” former principal Sister Annie Thompson at a ceremony yesterday at the Sutton Street campus.
Minnis: I disclosed interests over govt contract
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday maintained that he disclosed his interests in a company that received a government contract when he was elected in 2007, but refused to further discuss the matter.
BEC union call to fire Miller
UNLESS the government immediately fires Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union will not support BEC’s restructuring process, BEWU President Paul Maynard said yesterday.
DNA: Before raising allowance, account for how it is spent
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said it should be mandatory for members of Parliament to provide a breakdown to the House of Assembly of constituency expenditure, as many of them are inactive in their elected areas.
‘I don’t want the players to rest on their laurels’
BAHAMAS Softball Federation’s outgoing president Burkett Dorsett, who was re-elected as president of the English Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation, said the Bahamas men’s triumph as the Leon ‘Apache’ Knowles champions in the four-day ECASC tournament was a spark in the right direction.
Gray: I will have the last say
EMBATTLED MICAL MP V Alfred Gray said yesterday that he will have the “last say” after investigations wrap up into allegations that he used his Cabinet position to interfere in the judicial process of a man convicted in his constituency.
CARICOM leaders start talks in Nassau today
CARIBBEAN leaders begin talks today in Nassau over key regional issues as the regional body moves to strengthen unity among its members as a voting bloc.