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October 30, 2023
FOCUSED: Lynes says PLP needs chairman focused soley on party and its needs

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney Robyn Lynes who is vying for the chairmanship of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) said yesterday that too many of the party's members are not satisfied with the party's direction and sound, as she suggested that now is the time for an internal reset.  While addressing her bid for the chairmanship [...]

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October 25, 2023
The FNM 'is fine just the way we are right now', says leader on party convention

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard would not say when his party will host its next convention, but speculated about what will happen at the Progressive Liberal Party's upcoming event.

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October 23, 2023
PLP CHAIRMAN: "PARTY IS NOT DIVIDED"

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell says, although rumors suggest that there is a rift within the party, "The PLP is not divided and is a united party." His assertion followed upset within the party on Friday night after Kingsley Smith's defeat of former political Shane Gibson for the PLP ticket to [...]

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October 23, 2023
DIVISIONS IN PLP AS CANDIDATE SELECTED: Move for Gibson to run as chairman after snub by party

CHIEF Passport Officer Kingsley Smith was ratified as the Progressive Liberal Party's nominee for the upcoming West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election during a rancorous council meeting on Friday that exposed divisions in the governing party.

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October 12, 2023
Former PLP Leader: I Don't Agree With The Party's Position

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Former PM Perry Christie is not standing behind the PLP's stance that former parliamentarians will not be considered in the upcoming by-election for West Grand Bahama and Bimini.

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September 29, 2023
INGRAHAM TO FNM: SIT OUT BY-ELECTION ...but party will run after decision by council members

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham advised Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard not to contest the upcoming by-election for West End Grand Bahama and Bimini.

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June 24, 2019
Erdogan's party suffers blow after Istanbul re-run poll defeat

Turkey's ruling AK Party has lost control of Istanbul after a re-run of the city's mayoral election, delivering a stinging blow to President Erdogan...

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September 25, 2023
PM: He Was Loyal To The Party

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - News that the veteran politician and legendary broadcaster died prompted reaction Monday from Obie Wilchcombe's political colleagues, who flew to Grand Bahama Monday morning where they met with his family and members of his constituency. 

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January 31, 2012
Mark your calendars for BIFF's 84th Academy Awards Party, February 26th

Nassau, Bahamas - The
Bahamas International Film Festival will enjoy the 84th annual Academy
Awards via satellite on February 26th and you are invited!

Join BIFF at the British Colonial Hilton (downtown Nassau on Bay Street) for their first fundraiser of the year.

There will be prizes for best costume and closest predictions of winners.

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September 11, 2023
Pintard accuses Davis administration of valuing party politics over good governance

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of placing a higher value on "loyalty to the PLP brand of politics" than good governance and ethical leadership, asserting that the government was "victimizing" senior Immigration officials who expressed concerns regarding the actions of former Labour and Immigration Minister Keith Bell.  "Prime [.....

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