02 August 2016
Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts over the weekend suggested that Montague Member of Parliament (MP) Richard Lightbourn does not regret offensive remarks he made regarding single Bahamian women tying their tubes. The Montague MP came under much criticism after proposing The Bahamas adopt a law practiced in other countries which forces women to have […]
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02 August 2016
After being offered an olive branch, in the form of a Free National Movement nomination, Long Island Member of Parliament Loretta Butler -Turner yesterday confirmed that she has rejected the nomination. In an interview with The Bahama Journal, Mrs. Butler-Turner said she “unequivocally” rejected any offer by party leader Dr. Hubert Minnis. “I am not […]
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02 August 2016
American Astronaut Scott Kelly, who has boasted about The Bahamas being “the most beautiful place”, will come to face with that beauty this month. Mr. Kelly, who spent a year in space, has over 1 million followers on Twitter. He often tweeted about The Bahamas giving the country out of this world promotion. “Had first […]
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02 August 2016
As this year gives birth to numerous hotel developments, Director General of Tourism, Joy Jibrilu, said recently that the Ministry of Tourism is elated about the country’s tourism product leading into 2017. This year, a number of hotels are being developed throughout Nassau and the Family Islands; with one of the most major projects being […]
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02 August 2016
Days after the conclusion of the controversial Free National Movement (FNM) 2016 Convention, the party’s Chairman Sidney Collie said the FNM is stronger than ever, ready to take on the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in the next General Election. As Dr. Hubert Minnis has once again emerged as leader of the FNM, Mr. Collie assured […]
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02 August 2016
Amidst all of the party infighting, Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis has offered an olive branch to Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner by once again offering her a nomination in that constituency. The third night of the Free National Moveme’s (FNM) 2016 National Convention saw the emergence of two-time elected leader Dr. Hubert Minnis after […]
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02 August 2016
In his speech where he addressed the delegates at the 2016 FNM Convention, FNM Senator Carl Bethel made it known than the current administration has run its course. The former attorney general in his speech lambasted the current administration for their empty promises and failed rhetoric and not putting Bahamians first. “Bahamians have been used […]
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02 August 2016
Former Cabinet Minister and FNM candidate for the Carmichael Constituency Desmond Bannister chalked up all of theatrics of this year’s FNM convention as a simple part of the democratic process. In an interview with the Bahama Journal, Mr. Bannister described why he was not overly concerned with the infighting, while taking slight jabs at the […]
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29 July 2016
Closing the 2nd day of the 2016 FNM General Convention was FNM Incumbent Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest who had some very strong words for Long Island MP Loretta Butler- Turner. Mr. Turnquest felt Ms Butler Turner’s speech which preceded his was disrespectful “Courtesies were extended to her. “She had 30 minutes and she still went […]
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29 July 2016
Senior Deputy Director of Social Services Lillian Quant-Forbes called on the wealthy in the country to do more to contribute to families in need. Mrs. Quant-Forbes’ comments came as she brought remarks at the official opening ceremony of the Bain and Grants Town community’s new and expanded Social Ministry Office of Mt. Olive Baptist Church […]
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