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Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Chester Cooper on Progress of Grand Lucayan Resort and the Grand Bahama International Airport
We note the Tribune headline this morning quoting the Leader of the Opposition’s criticism of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Davis administration over the progress on the Grand Lucayan Resort and the Grand Bahama International Airport.
SWORN IN: Kingsley Smith Jr officially sworn in as West Grand Bahama and Bimini MP
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- It is "Swearing-In" day for Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama & Bimini, Kingsley Smith Jr; the ceremony taking place at the Office of the Governor General on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Kingsley Smith has been sworn in to serve as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Grand [...]
FTX Trading Ltd reaches global settlement agreement with Bahamian liquidators
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — FTX Trading Ltd has announced that it has successfully reached a settlement with the official liquidators overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings of its Bahamas unit, FTX Digital Markets. The terms of the settlement are documented in a comprehensive Global Settlement Agreement, officially signed by the involved parties on Tuesday. The agreement is now [...]
PLP Chairman blasts Pintard over PM "embattled" claim
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday asserted that Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard was "lost in space" and "politically delusional" over his claims that Prime Minister Philip Davis was "embattled" within his party. Mitchell was responding to Pintard's assertions, which appeared in a local daily, noting that Davis held [...]
Op-Ed: The emergence of the FNM
Op-Ed: The emergence of the FNM
The Political Landscape of The Bahamas in 2023 - Part 3 Dear Editor, The current state of the FNM has generated much commentary, discussion and attention in recent times. In the midst of internal conflicts, rebellion and challenges, the question must be asked: can and will the FNM emerge from this political quagmire? The answer [...]
'PEOPLE WANTED MONEY FOR VOTE': FNM coordinator says residents wanted cash just to turn up
'PEOPLE WANTED MONEY FOR VOTE': FNM coordinator says residents wanted cash just to turn up
AS polling wound down in the West Grand Bahama and Bimini constituency on Wednesday, David Wallace, the former Free National Movement MP for the area and coordinator of the party's campaign, hoped a last-minute influx of FNM supporters would rescue the party's chances, knowing a high turnout was critical to the party's success.
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED: PM says retailers not cutting prices after import duty reductions
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis told local wholesalers and retailers that they have "been warned" while expressing concern that the lack of competition in the market has resulted in businesses not passing on the government's import duty reductions to consumers. While addressing the Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) 55th National Convention on Friday, Prime [...]
FNM says Road Traffic HQ deal with Miller "doesn't pass the smell test"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) has slammed the Davis administration for reportedly granting a lease to former PLP Minister Leslie Miller, for the Road Traffic Department to move its headquarters to his Summerwind Plaza on the Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, arguing that the arrangement "does not pass the smell test." The party's objections came [...]
Grammy winning icon Sting to kick off Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival presented by Baha Mar
Grammy winning icon Sting to kick off Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival presented by Baha Mar
A live performance by iconic 17-time Grammy winning musician Sting is expected to open next month's Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival presented by Baha Mar.
'No politics in wake of Obie's death'
'No politics in wake of Obie's death'
Amid rumbling and rumors regarding possible by-election candidates for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell released a statement yesterday, advising that the party will not be accepting any such expressions of interest so soon after the death of Obie Wilchcombe, who was the member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini.