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'Investigate $100k travel expense at by-election'
'Investigate $100k travel expense at by-election'
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration misused public funds when $100,000 was spent to cover travel for Family Island trips that included events encouraging people to vote for the Progressive Liberal Party's candidate in the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election.
Pintard says he and Police Commissioner have 'cleared the air'
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he and Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander have "cleared the air" on various concerns, including how police investigated last year's attack on Richard Johnson, the party's chairman.
Laroda: 'My contracts with Water and Sewerage were cancelled when I was elected'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Social Services and Urban Renewal Myles Laroda stated to Eyewitness News exclusively Monday afternoon that all contracts that he entered into under both Free National Movement (FNM) and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administrations were terminated once he was elected to office in 2021. Laroda sought to set the record straight [...]
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 [...]
Lundy sworn in as Minister of State
Lundy sworn in as Minister of State
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It is "Swearing-In" day for Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament for Mangrove Cay and South Andros, Leon Lundy, was sworn in as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama & Bimini, Kingsley Smith Jr was also [...]
Ingraham: There Is No Urgent Need For Convention
Ingraham: There Is No Urgent Need For Convention
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - No urgent need for a convention. Thats what former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham says when he was asked about the matter. This coming after several members including former Cabinet Minister Desmond Banister called on the party to host a convention.
INGRAHAM: REBELS WANT NEW LEADER - Former PM backs Pintard - while standing next to likeliest rival Minnis
INGRAHAM: REBELS WANT NEW LEADER - Former PM backs Pintard - while standing next to likeliest rival Minnis
IN a rare and fascinating joint interview with Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday, Hubert Ingraham said "rebels" in the Free National Movement are unnecessarily pushing the party to hold a convention, but he still has confidence in the team Michael Pintard leads and does not want FNMs to be distracted.
'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.
PLP: We Will Take West GB And Bimini Seat
PLP: We Will Take West GB And Bimini Seat
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Progressive Liberal Party is sure they will retain the West Grand Bahama and Bimini seat. PLP Campaign Coordinator for Bimini Dr. Michael Darville says they will deliver the plans left behind by Obie Wilchcombe.
It's A Very Challenging Job
It's A Very Challenging Job
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Following Friday's vote in the Progressive Liberal Party's 55th National Convention leadership race Obie Roberts emerged as the new Deputy Chairman. He spoke with Our News about the demands of the job.