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Minnis 'lacks ability to lead' says Tommy Turnquest

FORMER Free National movement (FNM) Leader Tommy Turnquest said he does not believe Dr Hubert Minnis has the “leadership ability” or the “personality” to defeat the current administration in the next general election.

Momentum from launch 'to bring victory in 2017'

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that the high energy and turnout at the launch of his leadership campaign was testament to a growing momentum that will propel him past the party’s upcoming convention to secure a general election victory in 2017.

'It's number of delegates, not crowd size that counts'

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday said the number of those attending the two Free National Movement leadership campaign launches does not matter because the decision of who will ascend to the party’s top post comes down to its 410 delegates.

23 graduate in first BAMSI ceremony

THE Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) held its first graduation ceremony yesterday, a milestone for the controversial project that Prime Minister Perry Christie has long said will be at the centre of efforts to usher the country into an era of food security.

Independence Day message from Prime Minister Perry Christie

ON behalf of the government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and on my own behalf, and that of my wife, Bernadette, and our family, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to my fellow citizens, the wonderful people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of our independence.

Social services investigating case of man living in 'toilet' for eight years

THE Department of Social Services is investigating the circumstances of a man who a concerned citizen said had been living in an “outside toilet” for eight years.

Roberts relaxed about Sears leadership bid

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday seemed to welcome the thought of former Fort Charlotte MP Alfred Sears running for the position of leader when the party holds its convention in November.

'Anti-corruption? Sort out your own ranks'

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday slammed the anti-corruption rhetoric recently put forward by FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, asserting that the Killarney MP has not been able to arrest bad behaviour within his ranks.

DNA leader seeks clarity over Renew Bahamas

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday castigated the Christie administration over Renew Bahamas, as he demanded transparency regarding the landfill management company saying it came to the country “under very suspicious circumstances”.

Contractor who died as tractor plunged into sea is identified

THE body of the man found in waters at Deadman’s Reef is that of architect and contractor Claxton Williams.

One dead, two seriously hurt in head-on collision on Tonique Williams Darling Highway

A MAN in his twenties is dead and two others are in serious condition in hospital after a head-on collision early on Thursday morning.

Minnis launches campaign at 'Roc Wit Doc' event

EVEN as his sympathisers lambasted his political opponents in the upper ranks of the Free National Movement as “betrayers,” Dr Hubert Minnis made a plea for party unity during a rally at Christie Park on Wednesday night.

Ministry 'addressing' hazardous waste find

ENVIRONMENT and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett yesterday said his ministry is addressing the appearance of hazardous medical waste found at the New Providence Landfill.

Renew Bahamas staff laid off in cutbacks

APPROXIMATELY 40 staff members have been made redundant at Renew Bahamas since the start of June, according to the company’s new Chief Executive Officer Michael Cox.

Miller: Minnis best to challenge Christie

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller believes Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis is the party’s most “formidable” option to challenge Prime Minister Perry Christie in a general election as voters view him as a man who rose from “have-not” status and can relate to the plight of poor Bahamians.

Sears hints at PLP leader bid

FORMER Fort Charlotte MP Alfred Sears yesterday announced that he is open to running for the position of leader of the Progressive Liberal Party when the party holds its convention in November.

MPs turn out to support Butler & Sands

LONG ISLAND MP Loretta Butler-Turner last night called herself and Senator Dr Duane Sands the “best team” not only to lead the Free National Movement, but also to take the country out of the hands of the “worst government the country has ever seen”.

Exuma expedition for team of Rangers

SIX Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers recently completed a five-day educational expedition to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park as guests of the Bahamas National Trust.

A lack of respect that stifles potential

After ten years in the Bahamas, Julien Martel has decided to move back to the UK. He has some farewell thoughts for the country he is leaving.

Stoves and refrigerators given to hurricane relief

CAPTAIN Stephen Russell accepted 25 refrigerators and 25 stoves donated by CIBC FirstCaribbean for residents of the central and southeast Bahamas severely affected by Hurricane Joaquin last October.

Bran: I left the FNM after watching it fail the country

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said his 2011 decision to leave the Free National Movement was “not made lightly” and came after months of watching the then governing party fail to enact policies to rescue the country from its struggles.

Salvation Army calls for aid, saying need has no season

THE Salvation Army believes that giving is not necessarily just for the holidays such as Christmas but it should be an all-year-round practice.

Moore warns of danger of Ingraham return

IF former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham nominates himself for the Free National Movement’s leadership race on the convention floor, it would be “one of the worst things that could happen”, Maurice Moore said yesterday.

Butler-Turner: How I'm different from Minnis

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday sought to differentiate herself from FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis insisting that she stands on her “unwavering” word and does not rock from side to side with the shift of the wind.

Harbour Island man accused of raping American woman

A Harbour Island resident was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the alleged rape of an American woman on Friday.