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‘Parliamentary commissioner must go over referendum’

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins has called for the “immediate” resignation of Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall over his handling of the June 7 constitutional referendum.

New bridge ‘an example of port’s commitment to Freeport’

SARAH St George, vice-chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, has said the new Jack Hayward Bridge is an example of the continued commitment of the GBPA to stimulate economic activity in Freeport.

‘BPL already bringing lower electric cost’

DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis credited PowerSecure yesterday for reductions in local electricity prices, saying “dramatic” improvements are already being reaped in the country.

Questions remain over NHI

I have had many conversations lately concerning the PLP’s new national health insurance legislation. KPMG came out and said they were in favour of the legislation, and I believe they are. After all they were hired to create a framework in which national health insurance and universal healthcare function. The wrong question was asked of KPMG, it should not have been, do they support the legislation, but rather questions like:

Hurricane relief concessions extended ‘on a case-by-case basis’

ALTHOUGH the government’s storm relief exigency order has expired, Hurricane Joaquin victims can still apply for concessions through the National Emergency Management Agency, according to agency Director Captain Stephen Russell.

EDITORIAL: Atlantis back on the market

WE have been here before. The news that Brookfield Asset Management is seemingly looking at options for a sale of the Atlantis property is of course major news for the country – given the status of Atlantis as an employer and how many people visit the country to stay there.

EDITORIAL: A vote passed - but what is mission in Haiti?

THE UN Security Council vote yesterday to send a multinational armed force to Haiti brings with it the very real prospect that Bahamian officers could be deployed in a dangerous situation by early next year.

Three hopefuls became candidates on nomination day

MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco – Nomination day for the North Abaco by-election saw three hopefuls become the official candidates to contest that seat.

Halkitis: Balanced approach to avoid downgrade

MINISTER of State for Finance Michael Halkitis said the government is taking a “balanced approach” to growing the economy and better managing expenditure in an effort to prevent a downgrade of the Bahamas’ sovereign credit rating.

Government gives notice over pension legislation

THE government has given notice for legislation to regulate the administration of occupational pension schemes in the Bahamas and for connected purposes.

Return of the Fantastic 4

FAMILY, friends and supporters waited, and waited... and finally got to see their heroes arrive last night.

FNM congratulates PLP

FREEPORT - The FNM party in Grand Bahama congratulated the PLP on its victory and wished the new government the best as it moves forward to govern the count

'2012 vote was most important in our history'

THE 2012 election was the most important vote in the history of an independent Bahamas, according to PLP chairman Bradley Roberts.

Signing contracts near the end of a term

MR BRAVE DAVIS, PLP Deputy Prime Minister, has complained that the outgoing FNM government signed some 80 contracts worth over $24 million dollars during the months of March through the recent election campaign ending early May.

FNM supporters attacked by rivals

FNM CANDIDATE Peter Turnquest has called in police to find those responsible for a politically-motivated assault that left his daughter and several others injured.

Munroe likely to be ratified for PLP ticket

THE Progressive Liberal Party is expected to ratify several candidates tomorrow night, with party insiders telling The Tribune that well known attorney Wayne Munroe is reportedly among those to be placed on the PLP’s ticket to contest the next general election.

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