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George Smith claims PLP will not nominate Anthony Moss for Euxma at next election
FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith insisted that the Progressive Liberal Party would not nominate Exuma MP Anthony Moss in that constituency for the next general election, saying the parliamentarian is not viewed as being good enough for the job...
Activist slams disregard by Moss of cyber bullying claim
ACTIVIST Terneille Burrows yesterday said United Democratic Party Leader Greg Moss' dismissal of claims of cyber bullying by his party's chairman is a very disturbing consistent trend from this country's elected officials, which shows a blatant disregard for violence against women.
Moss stands by party chairman
Moss stands by party chairman
Fresh off his announcement in Parliament on Monday that he has been elected leader of the new United Democratic Party (UDP), Marco City MP Greg Moss yesterday stood by C. Allen Johnson, the party's choice for chairman, after videos resurfaced on social media with Johnson demeaning a woman, using vile descriptions.
Moss wants party to contest every seat in 2017
Moss wants party to contest every seat in 2017
UNITED Democratic Party Leader Greg Moss has insisted that his newly formed party is set to break the political status quo in the country, changing the climate from "theatrics" to presenting concrete proposals with a view to enhancing the lives of Bahamians...
Moss: Heavy consumption taxation 'bad business'
Moss: Heavy consumption taxation 'bad business'
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and Marco City MP Greg Moss said The Bahamas is not a tax-free jurisdiction at all, but instead one of the most heavily taxed in the world.
Greg Moss MP announces new party formed - and he has been elected leader
MARCO City MP Greg Moss announced last night in the House of Assembly that he recently formed the United Democratic Party in Grand Bahama and has been elected leader of the organisation.
Moss forms the United Democratic Party
Moss forms the United Democratic Party
Marco City MP Gregory Moss has announced the formation of the United Democratic Party (UDP).
Moss attacks FS minister's 'trepidation' assertion
Moss attacks FS minister's 'trepidation' assertion
Financial Services Minister Hope Strachan has expressed "trepidation" about whether The Bahamas' financial services sector is able to deliver on the promises she makes during promotional tours.
Moss to table mortgage relief bill by December
Moss to table mortgage relief bill by December
Independent Marco City MP Greg Moss has said that before the end of November, he will table mortgage relief legislation in the House of Assembly under the banner of the new party with which he said he will "very shortly be formally aligned".
Moss: I will not support three of constitutional amendments
MARCO City MP Greg Moss told The Tribune yesterday that he will not support three of the four Constitution Amendment Bills currently being debated in the House of Assembly if they remain in their current form.
Moss: Financial services ministry only 'window dressing'
A local attorney has dismissed the Ministry of Financial Services as a "window dressing ministry", charging that the country's flagging financial services sector is being further held back by slow legislative reforms and difficulties shaking off the country's tax haven reputation.
Moss believes Rollins, Wells acted for personal gain
Moss believes Rollins, Wells acted for personal gain
Marco City MP Greg Moss asserted yesterday that Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins' and Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells' decision to join the Free National Movement (FNM) is more about "personal gain" than nation building.
Moss: Financial Services minister 'out of step'
Moss: Financial Services minister 'out of step'
The question of whether or not to allow foreign lawyers to practice in The Bahamas has caused much comment on each occasion it becomes a source of public debate, and this time is no different.
Moss to announce party details in November
Moss to announce party details in November
MARCO City MP Greg Moss yesterday said the name and symbol of his previously foreshadowed political party will not be revealed until November when it plans to present a "definitive alternative" to the candidate offerings of major organisations...
Rivals play down Moss party plans
Rivals play down Moss party plans
WHILE independent MP Greg Moss moves forward with plans to form a fourth party, representatives from the country's three political parties have told The Tribune there are no concerns that the Marco City MP will siphon their supporters' votes...
FNM: Moss won't even win his seat
FNM: Moss won't even win his seat
Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Michael Pintard said yesterday that he is confident that Marco City MP Greg Moss' new political party will not win the next election, adding that it is unlikely that Moss will even win his seat.
Greg Moss to form new party
Greg Moss to form new party
Former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP Greg Moss revealed yesterday that he is forming a fourth major political party that he believes would provide a viable alternative to the Free National Movement (FNM) and the PLP in the next general election.
Moss says government misguided in handling of Baha Mar matter
Marco City MP Greg Moss said yesterday the government's handling of the Baha Mar crisis has been troubling and warned that its move to wind up the $3.5 billion development could have a chilling effect on the future of foreign investment in the country.
Moss: Proposed legislation could boost homeownership
Moss: Proposed legislation could boost homeownership
Marco City MP Greg Moss said yesterday that a pair of proposed housing bills have the potential to boost homeownership and spur activity in the country's flagging construction sector.
Moss: Govt must facilitate stronger local governance in Freeport
The government must abandon the "pretense" of separation between the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and the central government and pave the way for stronger local governance if Freeport is ever to realize its economic potential, according to Marco City MP Greg Moss.
Moss slams govt's extension of Freeport tax concessions
Marco City MP Gregory Moss yesterday condemned the Christie administration's proposed extension of select tax exemptions for Freeport under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) as "indefensible" in light of the tax burden facing The Bahamas, arguing that the government's decision to maintain the status quo for the next six months amounts to a "gross dereliction of duty".
What is Greg Moss' next move
What is Greg Moss' next move
Dear Editor,
Resignation alone is never sustainable as long-term political strategy. In fact, the next move is even more critical.
The nature of our politics however, does not give us much option.
The political mindset almost single handedly determines for us which path is available politically.
In Greg's own words, the FNM is not an option. The philosophy is too far a bridge for him to be tru...
Moss: Use delay to increase airlift
Moss: Use delay to increase airlift
MARCO City MP Greg Moss yesterday said stakeholders should use the opportunity Baha Mar's debacle has provided to improve the country's tourism product ahead of the resort's planned opening.
Moss: Financial services industry not adapting to new environment
Attorney and Marco City MP Greg Moss has charged that the country's financial services sector has not created new products to reflect the ever-shifting international regulatory environment
Rigby: PLP needs independent thinkers like Moss and Rollins
Former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Raynard Rigby said recently that the PLP needs "independent thinkers" like Marco City MP Greg Moss and Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins, who both resigned from the party this month.
Marco City PLP branch says Greg Moss was not their first choice
THE Progressive Liberal Party's Marco City Branch is "happy" that area representative Greg Moss resigned from the party, adding that he was not the group's first choice for a candidate.
Gomez challenges Moss to prove claims of tax flaws
Gomez challenges Moss to prove claims of tax flaws
CENTRAL and South Eleuthera MP Damian Gomez expressed disappointment in Marco City MP Greg Moss during his budget contribution in the House of Assembly yesterday as he urged the outspoken parliamentarian to produce evidence proving that the government's tax reform strategies are flawed...
Gomez: Moss wrong on state of PLP
Gomez: Moss wrong on state of PLP
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez said yesterday that Marco City MP Greg Moss' assertion that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is betraying the legacy of Sir Lynden Pindling is wrong.
Moss quitting a 'relief' - and Rollins may follow
Moss quitting a 'relief' - and Rollins may follow
THE Progressive Liberal Party should be "relieved" at Marco City MP Greg Moss' resignation, said former PLP Cabinet minister George Smith, adding that the controversial backbencher had been "out of sync" with the party on many issues.
'I seek favour of the people, not the establishment' says Greg Moss
MARCO City MP Greg Moss said he does not fear retribution from fellow House of Assembly representatives following his abrupt resignation as a member of the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).