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Triggering a downgrade
Triggering a downgrade
Former Finance Minister Sir William Allen believes both the former administration and the current one are to blame for the Moody's downgrade threat.
"For both sides, there is some blame to go around," Sir William told National Review.
"I think the main blame for this administration is perhaps that they, having put the facts out there -- they had to put it out there; they could not hide the extent ...
Minnis warns of PLP 'trickery'
Minnis warns of PLP 'trickery'
Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said last night many Bahamians are questioning if the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is attempting to "steal the election" after Wednesday's chaotic advance poll.
Minnis said if revelations are made on Election Day about PLP candidates seeking to wrongfully obtain votes or discourage voters, he and his party would see that those responsible ar...
God will reveal himself as Lord and king
God will reveal himself as Lord and king
And it shall come to pass in the last days that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And many people shall go and say, "Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths. For ou...
Apathy, antipathy, and action
Apathy, antipathy, and action
Recent events in the nation, perhaps most notably the We March protest that took place last week, showed that The Bahamas has begun to shake off the veil of apathy that we have slumbered under for what feels like too long. This year has been a belter for politics and people of all beliefs making their feelings known - for better or for worse. And, as art so often engages with the state of society,...
Battle lines
Battle lines
After dumbing down the Free National Movement (FNM), alienating those who have serious issues with his leadership and failing repeatedly to demonstrate he is ready for prime time, FNM Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis is facing multiple daggers from members of the party's parliamentary caucus who have reached their limit in stomaching the embarrassment caused by his multiple missteps and stunning failure t...
PM says 'The truth will come out' after 'Panama Papers' leak
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday defended the financial practices of the Bahamas as he insisted that the "truth will come out" amid the leak of confidential documents that names this country as a key tax haven for some of the world's wealthiest people who at times seek to launder money, dodge sanctions and evade taxes.
A grave mistake
A grave mistake
Dear Editor, I am a sitting member of the FNM's executive committee. I am an FNM of long standing and I do not owe my position to Hubert Minnis. For obvious reasons I have to remain unknown.
Roker: Minnis' explanation makes no sense
Roker: Minnis' explanation makes no sense
Former Minister A. Loftus Roker yesterday dismissed as nonsense the explanation by Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis that he did not declare a contract with the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) in his 2007 declaration because the contract was between his company and the PHA, and not with him.
House debate by The Hon. Fred Mitchell
House debate by The Hon. Fred Mitchell
It is my honour to be able to present the legislation which I hope will govern the Foreign Service for the next generation and beyond...
Davis denies power struggle with PM
Davis denies power struggle with PM
Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said yesterday that Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins' assertion that Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells is caught in the midst of a leadership struggle within the government over the signing of a letter of intent is "baseless".
Wells signed the LOI for a $600 million-plus waste-to-energy plant with Stellar Waste to Energy Bahamas Limited (SWTEB) on July 4, 201...