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Gambling 'not a constitutional issue'
July 09, 2013
Gambling 'not a constitutional issue'
Politicians have attempted to "pass the buck" to the Constitutional Commission on the question of casino gambling, acknowledged Commission Chairman Sean McWeeney, who pointed out that a "simple" amendment to the Lotteries and Gaming Act would make it legal for Bahamians to gamble in casinos or engage in any form of gambling.
McWeeney offered those comments after he made public the commission's rep...
May 11, 2013
Gibson thinks gambling should be legalized for Bahamians
Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson said yesterday he voted yes in the January 28 gambling referendum and thinks Bahamians should have the right to gamble legally if they choose to.
Gibson made his comments while a guest on the Guardian Radio talk show "Darold Miller Live".
"Of course I voted yes," he said. "People should have choices."
He said he was "disappointed" in the outco...
Minnis blasted for 'double talk' on gambling
May 03, 2013
Minnis blasted for 'double talk' on gambling
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday lashed out at Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis for "flip-flopping" on the issue of gambling.
"He is clearly double-minded," Roberts said in a statement. "Dr. Minnis has no credibility as a leader."
Roberts added that Bahamians should not trust Minnis to lead "because he cannot lead himself by standing on his co...
May 03, 2013
Roberts accuses FNM leader of being 'Wishy Washy' over gambling
PLP chairman Bradley Roberts has accused FNM leader Hubert Minnis of being "wishy washy" over the issue of Bahamians and gambling.
FNM Leader Suggests PLP Leaked Gambling Bill
May 03, 2013
FNM Leader Suggests PLP Leaked Gambling Bill
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis believes the recently leaked draft of the gaming legislation was the work of the Progressive Liberal Party government. Dr. Hubert Minnis With deep seated reservations about how the draft bill landed in the public domain, Dr Minnis said he...
fnm leader suggests plp leaked gambling bill
May 02, 2013
May 02, 2013
Roberts accuses FNM leader of being 'Wishy Washy'over gambling
PLP chairman Bradley Roberts has accused FNM leader Hubert Minnis of being "wishy washy" over the issue of Bahamians and gambling.
Bill would permit overseas gambling
April 29, 2013
Bill would permit overseas gambling
The new Gaming Bill would allow people outside The Bahamas to gamble on a website established, maintained and operated by the holder of a local gaming license.
But they must be in a country or jurisdiction that permits online gaming.
The bill would also allow work permit holders and permanent residents to gamble in The Bahamas.
The controversial bill is likely to be tabled in the House of Assembly...
New Gambling bill 'favours foreigners'
April 26, 2013
New Gambling bill 'favours foreigners'
Attorney Wayne Munroe accused the government yesterday of having different and higher standards for foreigners in the Bahamas, despite claiming to believe in Bahamians. He was commenting on a new gaming bill that would allow casino operators to facilitate on line gaming or ?interactive gaming?, however it will still remain illegal for Bahamians to gamble.
New gambling bill 'favours foreigners'
April 26, 2013
New gambling bill 'favours foreigners'
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe accused the government yesterday of having different and higher standards for foreigners in the Bahamas, despite claiming to believe in Bahamians.
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