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Christie Won't be Pressured on BEC
April 05, 2013
Christie Won't be Pressured on BEC
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday chastised the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) for making public demands on him to fire Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Chairman Leslie Miller, charging that he does not do business that way."
Urban Renewal to repair 3,000 homes
April 01, 2016
Urban Renewal to repair 3,000 homes
The Urban Renewal Commission will carry out a "super plan" to repair 3,000 homes that have fallen into a state of disrepair across New Providence in 2017, Commission Chairman Algernon Allen said yesterday.
Debate on Gaming Bill expected in January
December 27, 2013
Debate on Gaming Bill expected in January
Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday the government hopes to begin debate on the Gaming Bill in January...
July 12, 2013
Bahamas 40th Year of Independence Celebrated in Grand Style
The Bahamas 40th Anniversary of Independence was celebrated in grand style on the eve of July 10th at Clifford Park in the country's capital. Their Excellencies, Governor-General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes, along with Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie and Mrs. Bernadette Christie were in attendance at The Bahamas' 40th Independence Anniversary Celebrations, on Tuesday, July 9th....
Greene disappointed at commission's decision
July 12, 2013
Greene disappointed at commission's decision
Human rights activist Erin Greene said yesterday she was disappointed that the Constitutional Commission did not recommend to the government that discrimination based on sexual orientation be declared unconstitutional.
The commission instead noted that minority groups can be protected through ordinary legislation...
March 01, 2013
Nottage Suggests More Bail to Address Prison Overcrowding
Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage yesterday suggested that more inmates receive bail or be given community service instead of being remanded or sentenced in light of the chronic overcrowding at the prison. "What we can do that would be very swift would be to permit...
Govt Fell Down on Referendum Education, PLPs Admit
January 23, 2013
Govt Fell Down on Referendum Education, PLPs Admit
Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell and Gaming Board Chairman Dr. Andre Rollins admitted last night that the government fell down on the education process for the upcoming referendum. The men were panelists at a town meeting on the referendum at The College of...
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