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Activist: Vote is not a waste of time
April 26, 2016
Activist: Vote is not a waste of time
ACTIVIST Marion Bethel yesterday disagreed with statements made by former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer as she called for heightened education and public awareness in the lead up to the gender equality referendum.
Bishop urges 'no' vote in gender equality referendum
April 15, 2016
Bishop urges 'no' vote in gender equality referendum
BISHOP Walter Hanchell has come out against the upcoming constitutional referendum, charging that it would lead to same-sex marriage and an "influx" of foreign men using Bahamian women as a "ticket" to get work.
Equality vote date to be June 7
April 11, 2016
Equality vote date to be June 7
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday declared that the time had come for men and women in the country to enjoy the same rights in the Constitution as he announced that the gender equality referendum will be held on June 7.
Haitian activist urges no vote on referendum
March 04, 2016
Haitian activist urges no vote on referendum
Charging that the government is seeking to make it easier for foreign men to get citizenship while hundreds of Bahamians of Haitian descent are in limbo, activist and radio personality Louby Georges called on that segment of society to vote against the proposed gender equality changes when the referendum is called.
March 04, 2016
McCartney: Ingraham deserves credit for gender equality vote
Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney charged that the Christie administration is being "disingenuous" by labelling this week's gender equality vote as historic and former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham deserves the credit for steps to bring about equality in the country.
March 04, 2016
PM 'can't take credit for referendum' after campaigning against 2002 vote
DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday criticised the Christie administration for trying to take credit for the proposed gender equality referendum, charging that it was the Progressive Liberal Party's about face to a constitutional referendum in 2002 that "caused us not to have gender equality for the last 15 plus years".
A vote for progressive change
March 02, 2016
A vote for progressive change
Today the House of Assembly votes on the four constitutional bills that seek to ensure gender equality in The Bahamas. Members of Parliament will have a free vote in this matter of conscience.
CATHOLIC BISHOP CALLS FOR GENDER VOTE SUPPORT
March 02, 2016
CATHOLIC BISHOP CALLS FOR GENDER VOTE SUPPORT
CATHOLIC Archbishop Patrick Pinder has expressed "prayerful support" to all MPs as Parliament votes today on amendments to the Constitution, which seek to achieve gender equality.
Rollins: Gender vote will fail
February 29, 2016
Rollins: Gender vote will fail
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday said that the proposed gender equality referendum will become "a victim of the extreme unpopularity" of the Christie administration, adding that he fully expects it to fail.
Govt. hopes to vote on gender bills on March 2
February 23, 2016
Govt. hopes to vote on gender bills on March 2
AFTER years of delay, the Christie administration is aiming to have a parliamentary vote on its Constitutional Amendment Bills on gender equality on March 2, with the referendum slated to take place this summer, The Tribune was told.
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