27 March 2015
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damien Gomez said he believes the Jury Amendment Bill 2015 tabled in the House of Assembly on Wednesday will modernize the country’s justice system by implementing an electronic jury selection process. “In our Commonwealth, Mr. Speaker, the right to trial by jury is a constitutional right. It is an […]
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27 March 2015
The Ministry of Transport and Aviation’s Port Department announced a $3.1 million project yesterday geared towards revamping the eastern end of Potter’s Cay Dock. Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin sanctioned the three-phased development plan, stating that she believes it will bring order to “organized chaos” that has been occurring at the dock for […]
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27 March 2015
Former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes said yesterday that he supports equality for women and there is no good reason why the constitutional amendment bills on gender equality should not be passed by Parliament and approved in a referendum. If the bills are not passed, Sir Arthur expressed that “The Bahamas would be listed among […]
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27 March 2015
Bahamians voiced their opinions yesterday concerning the prime minister’s decision to relieve V. Alfred Gray of his position as minister of local government, but maintain the position as minister of agriculture and marine resources. “I don’t think it makes sense for Minister Gray to still be sitting in the House of Assembly only having one […]
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26 March 2015
Wilmore Jerome Stuart a product of Bailey Town, Bimini, is making a name for himself in the airline industry and likewise making all Bahamians proud of his accomplishments. The 52- year-old Biminite, who resides in Davie, Florida, was on Monday morning en route to United Airlines Headquarters for the first phase of obtaining his Captain’s […]
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26 March 2015
Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis advised the House of Assembly yesterday that the amendment to the Electricity Act became effective last Friday and it now enables persons to install and operate renewable energy generating stations, which can be connected to the electrical grid. “Passage of time and focused determination have given witness to revolutionary legislation […]
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26 March 2015
Political pundits on all sides of the political divide are expressing surprise that the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray has been allowed to continue as a Cabinet minister, although he has asked to be relieved of his position as minister of local government. Minster Gray’s request to be relieved from a […]
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26 March 2015
Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said the removal of V. Alfred Gray only as minister of local government and not minister of agriculture and marine resources makes no sense and it is an insult to Bahamians and the House of Assembly. “I think the prime minister has insulted both the Bahamian populous and […]
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26 March 2015
Protests by members of the opposition, Free National Movement, against Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray, resulted in a 15 minute suspension of the House of Assembly yesterday. As Minister Gray attempted to address the Lower Chamber, opposition members continuously blocked him from speaking by slamming their hands on the tables. Speaker […]
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26 March 2015
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damien Gomez said he believes the Jury Amendment Bill 2015 tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday will modernize the country’s justice system by implementing an electronic jury selection process. “In our Commonwealth, Mr. Speaker, the right to trial by jury is a constitutional right. It is an entitlement […]
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