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Turnquest: Changes to Montagu are shameless

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday accused the government of “shameless gerrymandering” over recently tabled boundary changes that he claims affect the “deliberate elimination of middle class areas” from the former Montagu constituency.

Smith disappointed in boundary changes

FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith has expressed disappointment in the new proposed boundary changes ahead of this year’s general election, saying the Constituencies Commission was “not faithful” to the principles of its responsibility as outlined in the Constitution.

Former archdeacon wants church to help tackle crime

FORMER Anglican archdeacon Father I Ranfurly Brown yesterday sidestepped several questions on marital rape amid raging public discussion on the issue, insisting on the need for intense research prior to any national commentary.

FNM says govt has failed Grand Bahama

THE government has been criticised for its inability to create a comprehensive relief plan for Grand Bahama where many Bahamians are struggling.

What must be done after IMF report

Without reading the entire IMF (International Monetary Fund) report, it is enough to understand what they are advising from the précis report in the media.

Cooper calls Isaacs remarks about race ‘unfortunate’

EXUMA MP-elect Chester Cooper distanced himself yesterday from controversial remarks Errington “Minky” Isaacs, chairman emeritus of the Progressive Liberal Party, made about race at the party’s special meeting Monday night.

Davis to take Opposition leader role tomorrow

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is expected to be sworn in as leader of the Official Opposition on Friday.

FNM to ratify Wells, Lloyd and Rahming

THE Free National Movement is set to ratify an additional three “agents of change” Tuesday night, and among them is embattled Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells.

‘Political mismanagement’ undermining Bahamas economic sustainability

A governance reform advocate has urged politicians to produce “more action, less talk”, and warned that Government mismanagement is threatening “economic sustainability”.

Migrants warned: We will follow the law

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said undocumented immigrants affected by Hurricane Dorian face no protections and will be subject to the country’s laws of apprehension and deportation.

EDITORIAL: Time to get loud over climate change

CLIMATE change is a threat to our nation’s existence.

Christmas miss on CLICO payout

CLICO (Bahamas) clients are unlikely to receive a much-needed Christmas gift after a top government official yesterday confirmed their latest payout is unlikely to be made in time.

Stench of corruption too strong

The PLP has been in panic mode ever since the beginning of investigations into alleged corrupt practices on their watch.

PLP officials 'have not decided when they will end boycott'

PLP CHAIRMAN Fred Mitchell said party officials have not decided when they will end their boycott of parliament and the senate.

Govt has spent nearly $100m on Hurricane Joaquin repairs

THE GOVERNMENT has spent nearly $100m to repair government buildings and infrastructure damaged or destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Joaquin, Melanie Roach, Technical Director of the National Repair and Reconstruction Unit announced on Friday.

Bank of The Bahamas bailout to be debated by Parliament

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest yesterday pledged the government’s planned $166m “rescue” for Bank of The Bahamas will be fully debated in Parliament.

Turnquest: Strange end to Deputy PM robbery case

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday said it is “very unusual” and “curiously strange” that the attorney general would discontinue prosecuting the two men who were accused of robbing Deputy Prime Minister Phillip Brave Davis at a time when he was acting prime minister.

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