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Call for gov't spending on 'Yes' campaign to be revealed
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette called yesterday for the government to reveal how much money was spent on the YES Bahamas campaign.
PM does not know how much money Yes Bahamas campaign received
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday defended his administration's decision not to give public funds to organised opponents of the constitutional referendum, adding that he could not yet say how much money the government gave to the YES Bahamas campaign until an assessment of the finances has been done.
Bethel calls for govt to disclose spending for vote yes effort
Pastor Lyall Bethel of the Save Our Bahamas committee yesterday called for Prime Minister Perry Christie to give an account of what Bethel described as "lavish spending" to fund the YES Bahamas campaign for the recent gender equality referendum.
Pain for 'Yes' campaigners as signs of defeat emerge
Pain for 'Yes' campaigners as signs of defeat emerge
MEMBERS and supporters of YES Bahamas last night painfully exclaimed "wow" and "my God" as they witnessed what appeared to be the overwhelming defeat of their campaign in support of the government's referendum on gender equality.
YES Bahamas blames 'political confusion' for no vote
YES Bahamas blames 'political confusion' for no vote
Co-Chair of the YES Bahamas campaign Lady Sharon Wilson said last night that "political confusion" led to the resounding no vote in yesterday's gender equality referendum.
YES Bahamas campaign 'did not have enough time to educate voters'
YES Bahamas campaign organisers in the Elizabeth constituency remained optimistic about the outcome of the gender equality referendum, even though some felt they did not have enough time to educate voters.
Dr. Duane Sands votes 'Yes' but expects 'No' votes to win
ALTHOUGH he voted in support of all four questions, Free National Movement (FNM) Senator Dr. Duane Sands said he does not expect today's gender equality referendum will be successful.
PRAYING FOR A YES VOTE
PRAYING FOR A YES VOTE
IN a final push for support ahead of today's historic constitutional referendum, the YES Bahamas campaign gathered in Rawson Square yesterday evening to pray that Bahamians will vote in favour of amendments that would expand gender equality in this country.
Why you should vote yes
Why you should vote yes
Dear fellow Bahamians,
On the eve of this momentous referendum we write to you filled with hope and encouragement. Over the last six weeks we have had the opportunity to travel the length and breadth of The Bahamas - from Cat Island to Grand Bahama - carrying the message of fairness and progress.
PM: It's time to vote YES
PM: It's time to vote YES
PRIME Minister Perry Christie last night urged voters to support Tuesday's referendum, insisting that the idea of a "hidden agenda" involving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community "is crazy."