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Power managers: Job fears, but ‘on right path’

Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) managerial union yesterday said the utility’s generation reforms are “on the right path” while voicing fears about its members’ job security.

Apologies for the corruption

Two PLP apologists have come to the rescue of their scandal-ridden party: Rodney Moncur and one Andrew Allen. Moncur is nursing a grudge against the FNM after it decided not to give him a nomination before the election. The former Workers Party leader, DNA candidate and Loretta Butler-Turner Senate appointee appears to be suffering from political schizophrenia. He is a political opportunist and, in my opinion an impostor who will probably be begging the PLP for a nomination in 2022, life last.

Christie seeks meeting with I-Group

Prime Minister Christie said his government has to have an immediate meeting with the I–Group, which was responsible for the Mayaguana airport’s upgrade.

What does the PLP fear?

Another postponement of the PLP convention - clearly the leadership fears something as a convention is totally controlled and only involves three-four days at the most.

Bahamian realtor named as auction house adviser

A Bahamian has been named among this year’s ten-strong agent advisory board for an auctioneer specialising in luxury real estate.

Gov't slashes $29m GB subsidy by 50%

The Government was yesterday urged to extend its proposed review of sharp real property tax bill hikes to Stamp Duty, a leading realtor disclosing that many payments were not being accepted because deals were perceived as ‘contrived’.

BLTA partners with ministry to host summer tennis camp

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has partnered with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture to host a tennis summer camp at the National Tennis Centre. The camp facilitator and junior development head for the BLTA, Perry Newton, has dir

Climate change exacerbates Bahamas’ major challenges

CLIMATE change is exacerbating the Bahamas’ challenges with food security, water scarcity and energy security, the Prime Minister said yesterday, over an issue that threatens this nation’s land mass.

PM loses his cool over rebels

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Gov't 'tied' by $938m spending commitments

THE MINISTER of State for Finance, Michael Halkitis, said yesterday that in developing the 2012-2013 Budget, the Christie administration inherited recurrent spending commitments of some $938 million with respect to personal emoluments and debt servicing.

Psychologists and therapists to assist hurricane survivors

A conglomerate of local psychologists and therapists are making plans to launch a crisis management counselling initiative that will provide assistance and support to those now dealing with the trauma of living through the horror of Hurricane Dorian.

Extra seat in PLP stronghold ‘shows desperation of govt’

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday that Prime Minister Christie’s addition of an extra seat in a perceived “PLP stronghold” shows how desperate the government has become.

PM: ‘Urgent need’ to resolve land problems

The Prime Minister last night admitted there was “an urgent need” to resolve land-related issues, especially the granting of Crown Land to Bahamians and transparency associated with this process.

Two new directors for Doctors Hospital

Doctors Hospital Health Systems (DHHS) has confirmed the appointments of Dr Barrett McCartney and Wayde Christie as directors following voting at its June 27 annual general meeting (AGM).The duo replace Dr K. Larry Carroll and Jeffrey Robertson, who

Chipman vows to scrutinise costs of PM’s trip

HUBERT Chipman, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has vowed to closely scrutinise the total amount of public funds spent on Prime Minister Christie’s recent trip.

Mr Prime Minister, is this not victimisation?

URBAN RENEWAL, the PLP’s solution to most of the country’s ills, has many Bahamians confused as to what it really is.

EDITORIAL: Bahamians can’t afford short memories in this election

“THE short memories of the American voter is what keeps our politicians in office,” quipped American humorist and actor, Will Rogers.

Is Urban Renewal 2.0 overrated?

A few months back I commended the new Christie administration in The Nassau Guardian for implementing its award winning urban renewal 2.0 and its Project Safe Bahamas.

Two men accused of rape, burglary and armed robbery

TWO young men were charged with burglary, armed robbery and rape, among other offences, in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon.

EDITORIAL: The challenge of tackling knife crime

THE death of student Perry Louis in a stabbing yesterday is a tragedy that will resonate with every parent across the country.

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