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Why aren't Prominent PLP Evangelical Leaders Speaking out Against Legalizing Gambling
Dear Editor,
Several months ago I listened with keen interest to a recorded sermon that was preached many years ago by the late American Baptist preacher Dr. Adrian Rogers on gambling. Like many of our Christian leaders in The Bahamas, I had struggled to find just one verse in the Bible that could be used against gambling. Thanks to Dr. Rogers, however, I finally have one.
Christie Says No Report From Experts
Christie Says No Report From Experts
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he is "wrestling" with the decision not to include a national lottery in the highly anticipated gaming referendum.
Former PLP MPs Have Concerns On Referendum
Former PLP MPs Have Concerns On Referendum
Two former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MPs have raised concerns on the heels of Prime Minister Perry Christie's recent communication on the upcoming gambling referendum.
PM Christie announced webshop licenses start at $1 Million
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(Nassau, Bahamas) Gambling legalization for web shop gaming owners will finalize a new source of Government revenue and will facilitate new areas for local employment. Prime Minister Christie stated that a license fee, in an amount to be determined ? but certainly not less than $1 Million ? coupled with a performance bond would be required to be put up upon t...
Gambling Referendum To Be Held December 3
Gambling Referendum To Be Held December 3
Prime Minister Perry Christie said the referendum on web shop gaming will be held on December 3.
Las Vegas Trip For Government Officials Over Gambling Vote
The government has sent a team of officials to Las Vegas to study the gaming laws and practices in place there, the minster responsible for gaming Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday.
Requirements For Legalized Gambling
Requirements For Legalized Gambling
Dear Editor,
The Perry Christie-led government has reiterated its wish to move forward in the referendum on a nation lottery and web cafe gaming.
Presence Of UK Lottery Consultants Questioned
Presence Of UK Lottery Consultants Questioned
Former Minister of State for Finance Zhivargo Laing yesterday questioned why the Christie administration has engaged consultants from the United Kingdom to advise the government on how a national lottery would work if it has no position on the issue.
Is the PLP playing a numbers game
Is the PLP playing a numbers game
There is considerable discussion on a national lottery and whether the numbers business should be legalized. Yet, a compelling issue has been given short shrift. It concerns whether most of the proceeds from this lucrative trade will be used for public purpose or private gain.
Bahamas Information Services (BIS) issued a story last week on Prime Minister Perry Christie's communication to the Hous...
Most MPs Quiet On Gambling Position
Most MPs Quiet On Gambling Position
Ten of the 38 members of Parliament have revealed they intend to vote 'yes' to legalized gambling in the upcoming referendum; three said they will vote 'no' and 24 said they were undecided or declined to state their positions publicly.