09 June 2016
Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday that the failed referendum was a clear message to the government and the world that Bahamians so not want changes to the constitution. Dr. Minnis insisted that Bahamians spoke peacefully, but yet loudly in Tuesday’s vote. “The results were clearly a rejection of the PLP Government […]
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09 June 2016
Constitutional Commission Chairman Sean McQweeny, QC, said the outcome of Tuesday’s referendum was most likely the result of a lot of suspicion, distrust and talk of hidden agendas among Bahamians following Wednesday morning’s budget debate reconvention. He stated that despite the negative reactions there was some good that came from the resounding no vote following […]
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09 June 2016
Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall yesterday defended the integrity of his office amid criticism over the Parliamentary Registration Department’s handling of Tuesday’s gender equality referendum. The completed unofficial results of the vote have still not been released and up to press time last night results from several constituencies had still not been reported. However, Mr. Hall […]
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08 June 2016
Fort Charlotte Member of Parliament Andre Rollins yesterday said that Prime Minister Perry Christie should resign and be made to face a vote of no confidence initiated by both the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM). Dr. Rollins said that the PLP is to blame for the resounding No vote following […]
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08 June 2016
Halfway through the results of yesterday’s referendum on gender equality, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts in a statement, conceded in the loss to the resounding no vote. Mr. Roberts noted that the government respects the decision of the Bahamian people, as he said he the citizens have spoken “loud and clear” through their […]
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08 June 2016
While stating that the process was smooth, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall admitted that there were a number of challenges preventing officials from reporting the results of the Constitutional Amendment Referendum. Mr. Hall during a brief press conference at the Parliamentary Registry Department, Mr. Hall confirmed that Bahamians overwhelmingly rejected the four amendment bills that addressed […]
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08 June 2016
Following The Bahamas’ “spectacular” showing at Caribbean Week NYC, Director General of Tourism Joy Jibrilu said “New York will never be the same again”. The curtains came down on Caribbean Week on Sunday with energetic performances by local artists during the awards show and concert Caribbean Rocks NYC. “I don’t think New York will ever […]
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08 June 2016
In the second constitutional referendum in an independent Bahamas, Bahamians overwhelmingly voted no to all four questions that would have amended the constitution to grant equal rights to men and women. It was reported that more than 180,000 Bahamians registered to vote in the referendum. The Family Islands started the “no” trend with North Andros, […]
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06 June 2016
With the equality referendum just one day away, Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party Bradley Roberts is admonishing Bahamians to vote yes stating that it will deepen our democracy. Mr. Roberts referenced a number of points for consideration as to why Bahamians should vote yes, despite what the vote NO campaign has suggested. “The idea […]
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06 June 2016
A host of nation builders from across the Bahamas were honored Friday at a ceremony at government house. The 2016 investiture of the Queen’s birthday honors at Mount Fitzwilliam highlighted individuals that have made a significant impact in various sectors across the scope of the country ranging from law enforcement to religion. The ceremony, which […]
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