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Russell calls abrupt suspension of Parliament a 'nasty' move

FORMER Cabinet Minister Kenneth Russell branded the FNM's abrupt final suspension of the House of Assembly, which prevented many retiring MPs from making their final address, a "shocking" and "nasty" move.

FDI fails to match $804m oil imports

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A well-known former banker yesterday expressed concern over how the more than $800 million spent on oil imports in 2011 had depleted the Bahamas' foreign exchange reserves, arguing that foreign direct investment (

Pintard resignation is bad idea

On A ZNS Radio talk show on the day following the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election, several callers suggested to the Progressive Liberal Party leaning host that Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard, in keeping with our outdated Westminster system of government, should resign his position as leader.

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Honouring the nation builders

MORE than 100 people were recognised yesterday for their contribution to nation-building during the pre and post-independence periods.

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Bran: Cost of living the ‘biggest crime’

The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) former leader yesterday suggested that “the biggest crime in this country” is the cost of living crisis that is continually squeezing middle class and lower income Bahamians.

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Henfield: Minnis support shows activists' success

WE March leader Ranard Henfield, in his first speech as a senator yesterday, said the support Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has expressed for some of his organisation’s demands is proof that the new administration is delivering what activists wante

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Concern over transport of Family Island delegations

ALFRED Sears is concerned about the “unorthodox” process by which he says some of the Progressive Liberal Party’s Family Island stalwart councillors and delegates have been flown into New Providence and accommodated.

Eight weeks to go until Carnival - and many details still a mystery

ROUGHLY eight weeks out from the third instalment of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, officials in the Bahamas National Festival Commission were yesterday still unable to confirm many of the key details surrounding the upcoming event.

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Turnquest rejects DNA claim about Baha Mar

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday moved to clear the air over claims by DNA Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer that members of the FNM were more concerned about Baha Mar than governance, calling the assertion a “desperation for relevance”.

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Hands off Lighthouse Point plea

ENVIRONMENT groups from across The Bahamas have come together to launch a petition to save Lighthouse Point, a historic Eleuthera landmark residents fear could be destroyed by major capital development if not protected. “Lighthouse Point is one of t

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Taxi drivers fear being ‘squeezed out’ of industry

Taxicab drivers in Grand Bahama gathered at the Road Traffic Department (RTD) on Monday fed up over alleged unfair practices they claim are going on at the harbour.

EDITORIAL: Corruption must be stamped out

TWO years ago then DNA leader Branville McCartney expressed amazement to Tribune Business that government MPs and their leading supporters seemed to justify corruption. It has “almost become a culture,” he complained.

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Sherlyn Hall has not sought an extension

SIX days before the general election, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall confirmed on Thursday that his contract has expired and that he has not sought an extension.

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Boundaries legal challenge 'doomed to fail'

A GOVERNMENT lawyer argued in the Supreme Court yesterday that the court should reject the request from members of the Official Opposition for leave to begin judicial review proceedings of a parliamentary order on constituency boundaries because the judicial review attempt is doomed to fail even if leave is granted.

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Rollins may have FNM future

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins could still have a future with the Free National Movement (FNM), the party’s Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday.

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Dame Anita Allen pays tribute to family, friends and colleagues ahead of retirement

COURT of Appeal President Justice Dame Anita Allen will officially take leave from her post next Thursday, following a special sitting of the Court of Appeal to mark her retirement on Friday.

A young voter

This upcoming election will be the third time that I, as a young Bahamian male, will vote in a general election.

EDITORIAL: Is a level playing field really the best way?

WITH the country on course to start to reopen next week, when will the borders fully reopen?

Commission clarifies crowdfund uncertainty

The Securities Commission (SCB) yesterday addressed uncertainty over its proposed crowdfunding rules by defining what qualifies as a small or medium-sized business.

GB activist slams govt over 'public safety' remarks

A Grand Bahama environment activist is accusing the Minnis administration of being “hypocritical” when it says “public safety and national security is a high priority” of the government.In response to a national address by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Mi