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FNM Chairman Reacts: $100k Spent for Pre-By-Election Travel
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Office of the Prime Minister revealed a one-hundred thousand dollar payment to cover the cost of the Prime Minister's travel to West Grand Bahama and Bimini following the passing of former MP Obie Wilchcombe last year.
FNM Leader: Government Seems Cash-Strapped
FNM Leader: Government Seems Cash-Strapped
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Free National Movement believes the Davis administration is cash-strapped despite their touting that government revenue is on the rise.
FNM: Gov't Is Squandering
FNM: Gov't Is Squandering
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The FNM is accusing the Davis administration of squandering funds after it was revealed the OPM's travel budget ballooned to $2.2 million.
FNM leader: Christie administration 'paralysed' in the face of crime
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis insisted yesterday that the escalating crime situation in the country has left the Christie administration "paralysed" as it treads a thin line before facing damaging affects on the Bahamas' tourism product.
FNM says govt is out of touch after PM's mid-year budget presentation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leader of the Opposition Free National Movement (FNM) Michael Pintard said the Prime Minister's Mid Year Budget Presentation, made in the Lower Chamber Wednesday morning, was out of touch with the reality of economic struggles faced by everyday citizens. The Prime Minister's presentation covered government's revenue intake, expenditure, deficit and new tax [...]
FNM accuses PM and Energy Minister of "misleading" the Bahamian people over BPL situation
FNM accuses PM and Energy Minister of "misleading" the Bahamian people over BPL situation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement yesterday accused Prime Minister Philip Davis and Energy and Transport Minster JoBeth Coleby Davis of misleading the Bahamian people on what has been transpiring at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) as it called on the utility's regulator to confirm whether the government has applied the funds from the glide [...]
FNM leader discusses labour concerns with Trade Union Congress
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard met with union leaders associated with the Trade Union Congress to discuss their labour concerns.
Pinder: FNM choosing politics and theatrics over being tough on crime
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder criticised Free National Movement legislators yesterday for abstaining rather than voting for amendments to the Bail Act, calling the opposition's "political theatrics" a vote against being tough on crime.
TRAPSY: FNM Senator Michaela Barnett-Ellis critizes the government's approach to amending the Bail Act
TRAPSY: FNM Senator Michaela Barnett-Ellis critizes the government's approach to amending the Bail Act
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Free National Movement (FNM) Senator Michaela Barnett-Ellis during a debate in the upper chamber on amendments to the Bail Act said the government's approach was "trapsy, and a Backdoor" way to proceed with the legislation. According to the Senator, only the courts have the right to revoke bail and despite any actions [...]
FNM deputy leader calls for "shared responsibility" in crime fight
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright is advocating for a unified national effort to address crime while emphasizing the importance of steadfastly rejecting attempts to tarnish the nation's reputation. Describing the challenge as a "shared responsibility," the St. Barnabas MP said: "As we remain challenged by the impact of crime [...]