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Wells: I would not have stayed with PLP if I had been in Rollins’ position
ALTHOUGH he opted to stick by the decision he made to remain in the Progressive Liberal Party, Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells said he would have acted no differently if placed in the same position as his fellow MP Dr Andre Rollins.
Same-sex marriage a misnomer
Radical elements within the LGBTQ community scored a major victory when the United States Supreme Court finally acquiesced to their unreasonable demands by striking down prohibitions against same-sex marriage in all 50 states in the Obergefell v Hodges case. The court ruled five to four.
Labour laws
Please allow me to voice my observations regarding the current labour laws of The Bahamas.
Will Wells stay or go? He says watch his speech
BAMBOO Town MP Renward Wells would not comment yesterday on whether he plans to resign from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) but urged the public to pay attention to his speech in the House of Assembly today.
Gov’t debt to fall 1.2% pts in five years
The IMF yesterday forecast that despite Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) implementation the Government’s direct debt-to-GDP ratio will decline by little more than one percentage point over the next five years.
Wrecked vehicle ban has ‘domino effect’
Bahamian auto body repairers yesterday said the Government’s decision to ban wrecked vehicle imports was already having “a domino effect” across the industry, with hundreds of thousands of dollars being ‘held up’ as a result.
BIA claims Sanigest is operating in ‘conflicting roles’ over NHI
THE Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) said yesterday that Sanigest International was operating in ‘conflicting roles’ as both government consultant and primary advocate for National Health Insurance (NHI).
FNM slams curfew call as a ‘cry of desperation’
FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday said PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts’ suggestion that the government ought to consider implementing a curfew in crime hotspots is a “cry of desperation” as he questioned whether the plan would truly impact criminal activity.
No fiscal responsibility by ‘mere passage’ of Act
Developing the correct Fiscal Responsibility legislation for the Bahamas cannot be achieved “within a month or two”, a leading QC warning: “The mere passage of an Act of Parliament will not accomplish anything.”
Smith may run as independent if he is not selected by the PLP
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister George Smith yesterday said he is considering a run as an independent candidate for the Exuma constituency if his party does not see him as a viable option for the 2017 general election.
No fire truck as George Town Straw Market burns
OFFICERS in George Town, Exuma, had no fire truck on hand to combat Wednesday’s fire at the settlement’s Straw Market, which completely destroyed the structure, fire officials said.
January push for NHI ‘discomfiting’
The Government’s push to implement National Health Insurance (NHI) by January 2016 is “discomfiting” to the private sector because most of the key details are still unknown, Tribune Business was told yesterday.
Call for clarity over cellphone licence
OPPOSITION Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest is calling on the government to clarify details surrounding the set up of the country’s second mobile services provider amid what he believes to be confusion about what will happen to the 51 per cent majority share in the company.
Gender equality billls 'could be altered' for referendum
By NICO SCAVELLA
Melia adds 70 jobs via new restaurants
The Melia Nassau Beach Resort opened four new restaurants yesterday as part of a $19 million renovation, creating 70 jobs.
Park named after Charles Carter
CHARLES Carter, the former Holy Cross MP and Cabinet minister, pledged his involvement in the development and upkeep of the public park in Sea Breeze which now bears his name at a ceremony there on Friday night.
Asue Draw comes aboard in support of the Bull Reg Regatta
THE Asue Draw has not only improved on its commitment to the sponsorship of the Asue Thunderbird sailing sloop, but they are also throwing their full support behind regattas in the country, starting with the Bull Reg Class C Regatta in Black Point, Exuma, next weekend.
Urban Renewal project opens doors for three families
URBAN Renewal Minister Philip “Brave” Davis presented keys to three families for new homes in West End just in time for Christmas.
Bran: Corruption costs Bahamians $200m a year
CORRUPTION costs Bahamians over $200m per year, Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader Branville McCartney claimed yesterday.
'Golden Anniversary' celebration today in honour of Sir Durward, Cooke
THE Bahamas Olympic Committee is expected to entertain more than 400 people in the Imperial Ballroom at Atlantis Paradise Island today as they honour Sir Durward ‘Sea Wolf’ Knowles and the late Cecil Cooke 50 years after they won their country’s historic first Olympic gold medal.