Council for the Save the Bays Organization Fred Smith says that he is very close to filing a motion to hold Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell in contempt of court. Smith, who was arguing during an injunction hearing to prohibit Parliamentarians from sharing personal e-mails of Save the Bay members in the House of Parliament, […]
Archive | May, 2016
Smith Threatens Further Action Against Mitchell
Posted on 20 May 2016.
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PSDU Calls For Partnership With Izmirlian
Posted on 20 May 2016.
The Public Service Drivers Union (PSDU) yesterday during a press conference sounded off support for Baha Mar Developer Sarkis Izmirlian in his pursuit to regain control of the beleaguered multi-billion dollar resort. PSDU President, Richard Johnson, said the union’s views the developer as a great potential partner in the Tourism Industry. “We would […]
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U.S. Embassy Hosts Consular Appreciation Reception
Posted on 20 May 2016.
The U.S. Embassy held a reception at Harbourfront Lounge in appreciation of its key partners who support safe and responsible travel to the United States as well as provide services to assist American citizens in The Bahamas. The event served as an opportunity to recognize some of the Embassy’s most critical and helpful contacts. U.S. […]
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Police Seeking Suspects In Late Night Shooting
Posted on 20 May 2016.
Police are searching for the suspects in a shooting incident that has left a man dead and a juvenile in hospital. On Wednesday, police reported that shortly after 10:00 p.m., an adult male and a juvenile male were standing in front of a home located on Burial Ground Corner. Two males armed with […]
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NEW ELECTRONIC BOARDING PASS CAPABILITY AT LPIA SPEEDS PASSENGER PROCESSING
Posted on 20 May 2016.
The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. (NAD) in partnership with the international airlines at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP), Airport Authority and the Transportation Security Authority (TSA) has launched a new Electronic Boarding Pass (EBP) system at LPIA. Now, the 3.2 million passengers traveling through the country’s […]
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McCartney Hits Back At Gibson
Posted on 20 May 2016.
Leader of the Democratic National Alliance Branville McCartney said that if being a politician means acting as the current politicians do, he would rather not be a politician. Labour Minister Shane Gibson on Wednesday called Mr. McCartney “a wannabe politician” to which the DNA leader listed off scandals that Mr. Gibson was involved in. […]
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Minister Calls For Retraction From Tribune
Posted on 20 May 2016.
Minister of the Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett and Chairman of the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation Alex Storr is calling on The Tribune to retract comments concerning BMC’s audited financials. “Contrary to reports in the Tribune morning daily, the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation (BMC) has been conducting audits as required by law since the Christie Administration took […]
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Fumes Kills Family
Posted on 20 May 2016.
A couple and their infant grandchild were killed yesterday after they inhaled carbon monoxide from a generator at their Nassau Village home. Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean confirmed that the family was found unresponsive by neighbours and relatives around 8:00 a.m. The family was transferred to the hospital but the couple succumbed soon after […]
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Minnis Hints at a Coalition with DNA
Posted on 19 May 2016.
Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis has suggested that there may be a possibility of a coalition between the Free National Movement (FNM) and the Democratic National Alliance (DNA). However, Dr. Minnis noted that the arrogance of DNA Leader Branville McCartney does not sit well with him as the ultimate goal should be to remove […]
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Minister Declares War On Save The Bays
Posted on 19 May 2016.
After the Save the Bays Group recently slapped Parliamentarians with a number of lawsuits, Foreign Affairs Minister and Fox Hill Member of Parliament Fred Mitchell yesterday declared war against the environmental group. In the House of Assembly, Minister Mitchell voiced strong opposition to an injunction imposed last month by Justice Indra Charles prohibiting parliamentarians from […]
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