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New Christian Council president welcomes non-traditional churches

NEWLY-elected Grand Bahama Christian Council president Rev Peter Pinder said he welcomes the many non-traditional churches that have emerged on the Christian scene. He is calling on all churches to embrace the diversity of church bodies that are reaching people and winning souls for Christ.

Super Value chief: $200 minimum wage acceptable

Super Value’s owner yesterday said he could accept a 33 per cent increase in the weekly minimum wage to $200, agreeing that “nobody can live” on the existing $150 per week.

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Gray warns new politicians not to be 'fast on their tongue'

NEW generation politicians must learn not to be “fast on their tongue”, MICAL MP V Alfred Gray warned yesterday explaining that a mistake can lead to the end of a political career.

Rollins defends right to express different views

FORT CHARLOTTE MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday warned Progressive Liberal Party “loyalists” that they are setting a “dangerous” precedent by criticising members of the party who express differing views from the party line.

Cash says Pintard will take down PLP giants

FNM CHAIRMAN Darron Cash thanked PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts for reminding the public that newly appointed Senator Michael Pintard is a fearless fighter who is “unafraid of a challenge” and will take down the giants of the PLP.

Minimum wage rise plan 'dangerous, ludicrous'

Private sector leaders yesterday branded the Government’s plans to increase the minimum wage as “dangerous” and “ludicrous”, warning that it risked increasing unemployment and further undermining the Bahamas’ cost competitiveness.

Private sector: We'll withdraw VAT consent if no wider reforms

The Bahamian private sector yesterday warned it will withdraw its consent to Value-Added Tax (VAT) “at any percentage” if the Government fails to follow through with wide-ranging fiscal reform, saying of the latter: “It’s not an if; it’s a must.”

BTC goes ‘back to the future’ with Williams

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday confirmed it had gone ‘back to the future’ with the long-awaited return of Leon Williams as its chief executive, its controlling shareholder denying there had been “pressure” from the Prime Minister or Board for his appointment.

Gov't urged: Direct privatise proceeds to debt reduction

The Government was yesterday urged to “restrict” all proceeds derived from public asset sales, such as the impending Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) privatisation, solely to paying down the $5.567 billion national debt.

Freedom of Information rally to be held today

CIVIC and political organisations across The Bahamas are expected to meet in Rawson Square today to demand Freedom of Information legislation from the government as parliamentary debate on the national budget continues.

Softball double header

THE New Providence Softball Association, with the past two plsying nights called off, will now resume play in its regular season on Thursday night at the newly renovated Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex with a double header on tap.

Miss Teenager Bahamas shows national pride

WITH nine competitive youthful beauties ready to take the stage, Miss Teenager Bahamas will officially host their first ever pageant on June 29 at the Wyndham Crystal Palace Resort and Casino.

Moss slammed over V.A.T. blast

PLP chairman Bradley Roberts criticised Marco City MP Greg Moss yesterday for speaking “out of turn” when he said implementing value added tax “goes against the principles of the party”.

Pintard 'a two-time loser' says Roberts

THE senator appointed last week by the Free National Movement to replace John Bostwick was described last night as a “two-time loser and a political retread” by Bradley Roberts, chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party.

Would you want to find THIS on the beach?

WHILE many Bahamians were enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend one group of environmentalists were hard at work in Grand Bahama to mark World Oceans Day. Volunteers from Earthcare cleaned the beach at Williams Town on Sunday, one of hundreds of events worldwide to inspire people to get involved in solutions for a healthy ocean and society by supporting clean energy choices, trash-free coasts and beaches, sustainable seafood and more.

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