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Moss: Investigate Rubis spill through PAC
May 01, 2015
Moss: Investigate Rubis spill through PAC
Marco City MP Greg Moss said yesterday that he did not vote in support of the establishment of a select committee to investigate matters related to a fuel spill at a Rubis gas station because it was nothing more than a "political gimmick"...
April 27, 2015
Moss says he has experience with Urban Renewal irregularity
Marco City MP Greg Moss said he is very concerned about the findings made by the auditor general in an audit into the Urban Renewal Programme.
March 02, 2015
Moss hits at govt 'propaganda' on constitutional referendum
Marco City MP Gregory Moss said the government is using public funds on a propaganda exercise to sway the minds of Bahamians to agree with the proposed constitutional referendum on gender equality.
Moss vows to fight to scrap VAT
February 20, 2015
Moss vows to fight to scrap VAT
MARCO City member of parliament Greg Moss said he will participate in an initiative to repeal value added tax (VAT) at the earliest opportunity possible as he accused the government of "double taxing" Bahamians...
February 11, 2015
Symonette says Moss incorrect on Bahamian citizenship
FORMER Immigration Minister Brent Symonette yesterday said Marco City MP Greg Moss was "incorrect" when he argued that "undocumented Bahamians" face deportation and statelessness under the government's new immigration restrictions.
Moss concerned about stateless people
February 10, 2015
Moss concerned about stateless people
Marco City MP Greg Moss yesterday raised concerns over the government's immigration policy, pointing out that Haitian descendents who were born outside Haiti and whose parents were also born elsewhere have no claim to citizenship in that country.
Moss criticises immigration plan
February 10, 2015
Moss criticises immigration plan
MARCO City MP Greg Moss yesterday criticised the government's new immigration policy, arguing that persons of Haitian descent who he called "undocumented Bahamians" may be deported under the restrictions.
Moss seeks answers over 'tax on a tax'
February 05, 2015
Moss seeks answers over 'tax on a tax'
MARCO CITY MP Greg Moss yesterday said he has a problem with the way value added tax (VAT) is being calculated on goods imported into the country, accusing the government of placing a "tax on a tax" by adding VAT on customs duty.
Greg Moss suggests unions too political
February 05, 2015
Greg Moss suggests unions too political
Marco City MP Gregory Moss charged yesterday that trade union leaders in The Bahamas should represent their members and not their political loyalties.
The discrepancies of Gregory Moss
January 22, 2015
The discrepancies of Gregory Moss
Dear Editor,
First time Member of Parliament Gregory Moss made headlines last week, pronouncing that he would openly campaign against two of the four constitutional amendment bills if they are passed in the House of Assembly.
January 16, 2015
Christie says Moss, Rollins should conform to party rules
Prime Minister Perry Christie doesn't want to fight with his new generation of leaders.
He would rather they confide in him their concerns about his leadership and his government's legislative agenda before going public.
Christie made the admission to The Guardian on the steps of the House of Assembly on Wednesday.
While he has had high hopes in the team he dubbed the new generation, he has been d...
PLP chairman brushes off Moss criticism
January 14, 2015
PLP chairman brushes off Moss criticism
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday shrugged off criticisms levelled by Marco City MP Greg Moss over the treatment of fellow party member and Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins.
Moss anger at Rollins fallout
January 13, 2015
Moss anger at Rollins fallout
MARCO City MP Greg Moss yesterday said that the political fallout Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins has faced due to his criticism of Prime Minister Perry Christie is "undemocratic and silly".
Moss wants revised immigration policy
December 15, 2014
Moss wants revised immigration policy
The government should do more to protect and help foreign nationals who have become integrated into Bahamian society, Marco City MP Gregory Moss said.
Moss was asked his views on the government's new immigration policy.
During a recent interview with NB12, the outspoken MP said the policy should go further to protect those who have contributed to The Bahamas.
"Most Bahamians do not accept the idea...
Moss brushes off speculation he might be leaving PLP
October 01, 2014
Moss brushes off speculation he might be leaving PLP
Despite meeting with Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer last week and speaking during the DNA's demonstration in Rawson Square yesterday, Marco City MP Greg Moss said he remains a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) member.
As more than 100 DNA supporters encircled him, Moss said he supports "freedom of speech" and will defend anyone's right to express opposing views.
The ...
Moss now supports Gaming Bill
September 11, 2014
Moss now supports Gaming Bill
Although Marco City Member of Parliament Greg Moss previously expressed opposition to certain aspects of the government's Gaming Bill 2014, he declared last night that he is satisfied with the changes made to the bill
and "fully supports" it.
"The idea of leaving this industry unregulated is incomprehensible, both from a domestic perspective and a global perspective," Moss said in the House of Ass...
September 02, 2014
Greg Moss : Women's rights being used to advance gay agenda
Marco City MP Greg Moss said the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in The Bahamas is attempting to advance its agenda "under the guise" of the advancement of women's rights.
His comments were made on Facebook in response to Bahamas Faith Ministries International President Dr. Myles Munroe, who said he has watched with horror over the years as people have "hijacked" and "raped...
Moss: I still support Christie
August 22, 2014
Moss: I still support Christie
After facing criticism for his stance against several recent Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) bills in the House of Assembly, Marco City MP Greg Moss said that he is comfortable with his decisions and is prepared to face "whatever ramifications come with them".
However, Moss declared that he still believes in the PLP and supports his leader.
"I am in the PLP because I see the stated ideology of the...
PM responds to Moss on unfulfilled promises
August 21, 2014
PM responds to Moss on unfulfilled promises
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government still intends to fulfill its campaign promises to bring relief to struggling homeowners and reduce crime.
However, Christie acknowledged that both efforts are taking longer than the government expected.
He was responding to Marco City MP Greg Moss, who called on the government on Tuesday to bring "compassionate bills" to the House of Asse...
VAT bill passed - but Moss joins FNM in voting no
August 20, 2014
VAT bill passed - but Moss joins FNM in voting no
August 21, 2014
VAT bill passed - but Moss joins FNM in voting no
THE VAT Bill was passed last night by a vote of 22 to 8 - but PLP MP Greg Moss voted no, alongside all seven members of the FNM present.
PM hits at Moss
August 21, 2014
PM hits at Moss
A day after a contentious exchange with Marco City MP Greg Moss, Prime Minister Perry Christie again addressed the dissent that exists on the government side.
In the past week, Moss has voiced his opposition to two of the constitutional amendment bills before the House and also said he cannot support the government's VAT (value-added tax) Bill.
Responding to Moss yesterday, Christie maintained tha...
August 20, 2014
Wells welcomes change for bill four Moss still opposed
As controversy continues to surround the fourth constitutional amendment bill, several members of Parliament who opposed it said yesterday they are now prepared to support the bill once amendments are tabled in Parliament.
However, at least one parliamentarian said he remains staunch in his position against the bill.
Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells, who previously said he would vote against the bill ...
Moss clashes with Christie
August 20, 2014
Moss clashes with Christie
Prime Minister Perry Christie and Marco City MP Greg Moss yesterday clashed on the floor of the House of Assembly, with Moss charging that Christie had made a statement directed at him that is a "threat to the democracy".
Moss was referring to Christie's suggestion that there would be "consequences" for those members who go against the party's stance in the debate on the constitutional amendment b...
Moss urges govt to reword controversial bill
August 14, 2014
Moss urges govt to reword controversial bill
Marco City MP Greg Moss suggested yesterday that if the government wanted to dismiss the argument that the fourth constitutional amendment bill would pave the way for same-sex marriage, it could simply put a provision in the constitution outlawing same-sex marriage. "If the intent is only to include the word 'sex' for the purpose of gender equality, that is something that you can easily put in," M...
Rollins and Moss clash with party members
August 14, 2014
Rollins and Moss clash with party members
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party MPs Dr Andre Rollins and Greg Moss clashed with members of their own party as they expressed disagreement with the proposed constitutional amendment bills, with Dr Rollins saying he is prepared to step aside as government whip if the bills are not changed to accommodate his recommendations...
August 12, 2014
Moss: I will not support three of constitutional amendments
MARCO City MP Greg Moss told The Tribune yesterday that he will not support three of the four Constitution Amendment Bills currently being debated in the House of Assembly if they remain in their current form.
August 08, 2014
Gabrielle Moss named as All-Bahamas Merit Scholar for 2014
NASSAU, Bahamas - Gabrielle Moss, a 17-year-old student of Bishop Michael Eldon School, Grand Bahama, has received the title of All-Bahamas Merit Scholar for 2014.
Ms. Moss is the recipient of a four-year scholarship worth $140,000 at the college of her choice. The Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, made the announcement on Thursday, July 31.
Minister Fitzgerald...
Moss has concerns about referendum bills
August 06, 2014
Moss has concerns about referendum bills
Marco City Member of Parliament Greg Moss yesterday expressed concern about three of the Bahamas Constitution Amendment Bills the government tabled in Parliament last month.
He is the second Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) member of Parliament to raise concerns.
Moss, who appeared as a guest on Guardian Radio talk show "Connected" with host Lester Cox, said he has concerns with three of the bills....
August 06, 2014
Gabrielle Moss: Education is more than reading, writing and 'rithmetic
Education is more than just book learning and memorizing what teachers tell you, according to Gabrielle Moss, the 2014 recipient of the prestigious All-Bahamas Merit Scholarship (ABMS). To her, education is about developing as a whole person - and that includes academics.
"You also have to develop yourself morally, knowing the difference between right and wrong; developing yourself socially and be...
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