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Opposition Challenges Government's Economic Triumph
Opposition Challenges Government's Economic Triumph
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Opposition Leader Michael Pintard says he's not convinced about the findings of a new Bahamas National Statistical Institute report.
Opposition: We Don't Find The 2023 CARIFTA Games Deficit Surprising
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Opposition and Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard is sounding off on that audit tabled in the House of Assembly this week detailing several findings from the 2023 CARIFTA games.
Opposition in Spanish Wells to shanty demolitions
Opposition in Spanish Wells to shanty demolitions
SOME Spanish Wells commoners oppose the impending demolition of illegal shanty town structures either entirely or in part, arguing that the needs of people who were allegedly given permission to build on commonage land should be respected even if their structures are not legally built.
Opposition members abstain as Bail Amendment Act passes in the House
MEMBERS of the opposition abstained from voting as a bill to amend the Bail Act passed the House of Assembly yesterday.
PM fires back at Opposition over calls for WSC chairman's resignation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Prime Minister Philip Davis fires back at the opposition Free National Movement ( FNM) who have called on Davis to force Water & Sewerage Corporation Chairman Sylvanus Petty to resign after he admitted knowing that his daughter was awarded a contract by the government entity. Davis said, "They are the last person(s) to [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Neko Grant steps down as Leader of Opposition Business in the House
Central Grand Bahama MP Neko Grant has stepped down from his role as Leader of Opposition Business in the House.
FNM Commentary: The Opposition Puts Themselves First
FNM Commentary: The Opposition Puts Themselves First
Bahamians are registering to vote in large numbers because of a patriotic and democratic spirit deep in their hearts and minds about deciding our collective future and that of generations to come.
Opposition Leader warns of familiar path in Davis administration's approach to GBPA dispute
Opposition Leader warns of familiar path in Davis administration's approach to GBPA dispute
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Michael Pintard cautioned yesterday that the Davis administration seems to be treading down a familiar path reminiscent of the drawn-out St. George and Hayward family dispute over the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) ownership, which, he claimed, damaged the Freeport economy. Pintard also accused the Davis administration of pursuing political [...]
Opposition slams government over failure to execute comprehensive economic growth strategy
Opposition slams government over failure to execute comprehensive economic growth strategy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Opposition has accused the government of failing to execute a strategy for comprehensive economic growth, which has led to the stalling of the post-pandemic economic rebound. Opposition Shadow Finance Minister Kwasi Thompson said in a statement that The Bahamas urgently requires a comprehensive plan to enhance economic growth and responsible public [...]
Opposition shadow finance minister calls for proactive measures in Grand Bahama
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – East Grand Bahama MP and Opposition Shadow Finance Minister Kwasi Thompson yesterday urged the government to take more proactive measures to ensure that Grand Bahamians truly benefit from the much-touted $2 billion in investments slated for the island. Thompson argued that the two major investments, accounting for over $1 billion, were approved [...]