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January 30, 2013
Bahamas Christian Council referendum victory is a Pyrrhic one
Dear Editor,
The Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) has won a major victory, albeit a Pyrrhic one, against the powerful numbers bosses and the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government. Despite having a very deep war chest, the Vote Yes camp was unable to gain a yes vote on Referendum Day. Despite holding massive rallies featuring renown Bahamian artists and showering attendants with expensive gif...
Pastors call on PM to shut down web shops
January 29, 2013
Pastors call on PM to shut down web shops
Pastors of the Save Our Bahamas Vote No campaign last night called on the government to stick to its promise and shut down web shops in The Bahamas in the face of yesterday's overwhelming 'no' vote.
"The commissioner of police said he has a contingency plan," said Christian Council President Ranford Patterson.
"We expect that contingency plan to be enacted, not tomorrow -- tonight. We expect the p...
Final appeals ahead of decision day
January 28, 2013
Final appeals ahead of decision day
The Vote Yes and Vote No campaigns yesterday made final appeals to voters ahead of today's controversial gambling referendum, with the Save Our Bahamas group holding an event at Arawak Cay, and Vote Yes spokeswoman Theresa Moxey-Ingraham delivering a national address.
Moxey-Ingraham asked Bahamians to make the right choice and vote yes.
In turn, Save Our Bahamas spokesmen Pastor Lyall Bethel and R...
Vote No posters 'defaced'
January 28, 2013
Vote No posters 'defaced'
Organizers of the Vote No campaign said vandals defaced at least eight of their signs urging Bahamians to vote against legalizing web shop gaming and the establishment of a national lottery.
"They've been slashed, torn up, thrown down, impaled and ripped up," said Lyall Bethel, pastor of Grace Community Church yesterday.
Bethel said the group was disappointed that vandals would trash the signs whe...
Fears On Govt's Action After Vote
January 28, 2013
Fears On Govt's Action After Vote
Prime Minister Perry Christie drew rebuke from the church and the official opposition after declaring on Friday that the government would be forced to make the ultimate decision on whether to legalize gambling if there is a low voter turnout for today's referendum.
'Vote No' Group Decries march on Parliament
January 24, 2013
'Vote No' Group Decries march on Parliament
Organizers of the Vote No campaign decried a march on Parliament by web shop bosses and workers yesterday as an affront to law and order.
They said they were offended the group had the audacity to parade in front of Parliament.
PM unsure of web shop employment numbers
January 22, 2013
PM unsure of web shop employment numbers
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he did not know exactly how many people are employed in web shops across the country but was confident that the number amounted to the thousands.
His comments came after a member of the Vote No group suggested that Christie was simply repeating inaccurate employment figures provided by web shop bosses. Yesterday, Grace Community Church Pastor Lyall Beth...
Bethel: PM 'Owns The Whole Derby'
January 18, 2013
Bethel: PM 'Owns The Whole Derby'
Senior pastor of Grace Community Church Lyall Bethel yesterday said he was extremely disappointed that Prime Minister Perry Christie now appears to be taking all of his speaking points from the 'Vote Yes' campaign."The prime minister has said constantly that he has no horse in the race, but I think it has been obvious to everyone who is watching that he doesn't have a horse in the race, he owns th...
January 18, 2013
Munroe Wants 'Provisional Citizenship' In Constitution
All children born in The Bahamas irrespective of their parents' status should be offered provisional citizenship similar to permanent residency status with all rights available to a permanent resident up to the age of 18, Bahamas Faith Ministries President Dr. Myles Munroe has recommended to the Constitutional Commission.
January 08, 2013
Christian Council Hosts 'Vote No' Mass Prayer Meeting At Rawson Square
The Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) intensified its campaign against the legalization of the numbers industry last night, holding another mass prayer meeting in a bid to convince Bahamians that voting no will save The Bahamas from more crime and social ills.
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