Politics

Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis on a walkabout in South Beach
May 19, 2013
Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis on a walkabout in South Beach Scores of Free National Movement Supporters joined FNM Leader, Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis and the South Beach Constituency FNM Association on a walkabout as they painted South Beach red on Saturday May 18th, 2013. Residents welcomed Dr. Minnis and his team with open arms.

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Andros Welcomes FNM Leader
May 07, 2013
Androsians jubilantly welcomed Free National Movement Leader, Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis
and his team, as they touched down on Central & North Andros on Friday May 3rd, 2013 to hold
a series of meetings and events.

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Commentary by Bradley Roberts on the 1st Year Anniversary of PLP Governance
May 07, 2013
Commentary by Bradley Roberts on the 1st Year Anniversary of PLP Governance In a review of the first year anniversary of the Progressive Liberal Party government, it appears that there has been a major spin on the facts of the accomplishments of the PLP in its first year. Here are the unadulterated facts.

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MP Demands Answer On PLP Pledge
May 07, 2013
MP Demands Answer On PLP Pledge An MP has demanded to know where are the 10,000 jobs that were promised by the PLP a year on from their win in the 2012 General Election.

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Wilchcombe investigation after claims of corruption
May 06, 2013
Wilchcombe investigation after claims of corruption TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe has ordered a probe into allegations of corruption, conflict of interest and misappropriation of funds at the Gaming Board, The Tribune has learned.

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'PLP Selling Dreams Over National Health Insurance'
May 03, 2013
The government’s plan to create a steering committee to oversee the implementation of National Health Insurance only proves the Christie administration is “a bridge to the past”, said Hubert Minnis. Dr. Hubert Minnis ... House of Assembly on Wednesday.

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Minnis Hits out at PLP Goals
May 03, 2013
Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis has criticised Prime Minister Perry Christie for not leading his government toward accomplishing goals set during and after the 2012 election campaign. Dr. Hubert Minnis He said the Prime Minister’s ‘disappointment’ with his government’s failed mortgage...

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Complete Majority Rule Bill Contribution - Andre Rollins, Member of Parliament, Fort Charlotte
May 02, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - Enclosed is a Complete Majority Rule Bill Contribution by Andre Rollins, Member of Parliament, Fort Charlotte . As I begin my contribution on the creation of a national holiday to commemorate the attainment of Majority Rule, I wish to briefly put into historical context...

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We Want Your Views on the Government's First 12 Months
May 02, 2013
On May 7, 2013, it will be one year since Perry Christie led the Progressive Liberal Party to victory in the 2012 General Election. One year on, how has the new government fared? The PLP made a number of promises, some of which were to be completed within 100 days...

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Progressive Young Liberals Happy We-Will Wednesday!
May 01, 2013
Progressive Young Liberals Happy We-Will Wednesday! As the youth arm of the governing party it is imperative that the Progressive Young Liberals focus on what we can and what we will do to move forward in service to the Bahamian people especially the future leaders of our nation. Young Liberals are definitely on the move and we encourage you to get involved.

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PLPs want Change to Gaming Bill
May 01, 2013
Two senior members of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) want the government to rethink a provision of the Gaming Bill that would allow work permit holders and permanent residents to gamble in casinos while prohibiting Bahamians from doing so.

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G.B. Minister Eyes new Laws to Properly Regulate Maritime and Industrial sector
April 26, 2013
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said April 25 that new and modern day policies are required to properly regulated the maritime and industrial sectors of the island and protect the environment.

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PM Christie off to Haiti for Fifth Summit of Heads of State and/or Government of ACS
April 26, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie and Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe on the tarmac at the Lynden Pindling International Airport, April 26, before leaving for the Fifth Summit of Heads of State and/or Government of The Association of Caribbean States (ACS), being...

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New Gaming Act Shows Referendum was a Farce - Bran
April 25, 2013
The government’s new proposed Gaming Act only proves the January referendum on the legalisation of web shop gaming was a “farce,” according to DNA Leader Branville McCartney. It is obvious, he said, that the proposed Act – which will allow for casino operators to offer on-line gaming to guests – was discussed...

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Court Hears Evidence About Shirts
April 25, 2013
The government’s new proposed Gaming Act only proves the January referendum on the legalisation of web shop gaming was a “farce,” according to DNA Leader Branville McCartney. It is obvious, he said, that the proposed Act – which will allow for casino operators to offer on-line gaming to guests – was discussed prior to the referendum.

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Bahamas Housing Minister Announces Newest Home Construction Program
April 25, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - While attending the launch of the Bahamas National
Pride Association's Tall Pines Community Orchard Programme, Minister of the Environment and Housing, Hon. Kenred Dorsett, announced the approval
of $10 million of funding to construct 130 new homes. 

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Bell Criticizes U.S. over Criminal Deportees
April 25, 2013
Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell yesterday criticized the United States for issuing warnings to its citizens traveling to The Bahamas when it has deported a large number of criminals to this country over the years. Bell said more than 1,000 convicted criminals were deported to The...

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An Interesting Idea on Electoral Reform
April 25, 2013
The Bahamas has a bicameral (two chamber) Parliament. The House of Assembly's members are elected and the members of the Senate are appointed. Maurice Tynes, the clerk of Parliament, recently appeared before the Constitutional Commission and recommended a new electoral system be...

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Deputy Prime Minister Davis Encourages Industry Leaders to Invest in The Bahamas
April 25, 2013
Nassau, The Bahamas - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development the Hon. Philip Davis encouraged Young Presidents' Organisation (YPO) and World Presidents' Organisation (WPO) members to look critically at The Bahamas as a place where they could invest...

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Obama Administration Releases 2013 National Drug Control Policy Strategy
April 24, 2013
On April 24, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy, released the 2013 National Drug Control Strategy, the Obama Administration's primary blueprint for drug policy in the United States. The science-based plan for reform contains a series of over 100 specific actions to reduce drug use and its...

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