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The chaos at the count

Tribune reporter Ricardo Wells was assigned to cover the announcement of referendum results on Tuesday night. This is his account of the chaos that unfolded.

‘Perfect storm’ for No vote, says activist

THE gender equality referendum became “the perfect storm” for a no vote, according to women’s rights activist Donna Nicolls, who yesterday pledged to continue the fight for equal rights.

‘God spoke through votes of the people’

PASTORS Eddie Victor and Greg Bullard of the vote “no” group of religious leaders in Grand Bahama said that God spoke through the votes of the people who overwhelmingly rejected Tuesday’s referendum on gender equality.

Abaco police investigating sudden death of 59-year-old man from Cooper’s Town

ABACO police are investigating the sudden death of a 59-year-old Cooper’s Town man who was found in a vehicle off S C Bootle Highway on Monday.

GRAND BAHAMA POLICE PROBE SHOOTING OF MAN IN HAND AT EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY CLUB

GRAND Bahama police are investigating a shooting incident that resulted in a 30-year-old Freeport man being shot in the hand early Tuesday morning.

On Da Hook

IN THE Bahamas, due to its popularity and unparalleled number and size of fish, bonefishing is a category unto itself.

Constitutional Referendum updates: Results coming through

10.50pm: The overall totals so far for the referendum bills are: QUESTION 1 - Yes 27,494, No 44,175; QUESTION 2 - Yes 20,742, No 51,130; QUESTION 3 - Yes 24,266, No 47,665; QUESTION 4 - Yes 15,133, No 56,609.

Cheers and hymns for ‘no’ campaigners

MEMBERS of the Save Our Bahamas campaign cheered and sang hymns at Grace Community Church last night when the constitutional referendum’s results trickled in and indicated a large victory for their side.

Demand for answers over failure to issue results

DESPITE acknowledging a resounding no vote, the Parliamentary Registration Department faces questions over its failure to adequately tabulate and issue the results of yesterday’s Constitutional Referendum.

‘Christie must go after second failed vote’

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins last night said Prime Minister Perry Christie should resign immediately after spending millions “on two failed national referendums in a single term in office”.

'Overwhelming rejection' of referendum bills

THE four bills touted to bring gender equality to the country’s Constitution were “overwhelming” rejected by voters at the polls yesterday, although only a handful of results were released last night by the Parliamentary Registration Department due to numerous technical setbacks.

Minnis: Vote shows lack of trust in Christie govt

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said the country’s overwhelming rejection of the proposed changes to the Constitution yesterday is proof that the public no longer “trusts the Christie administration”.

Pain for ‘Yes’ campaigners as signs of defeat emerge

MEMBERS and supporters of YES Bahamas last night painfully exclaimed “wow” and “my God” as they witnessed what appeared to be the overwhelming defeat of their campaign in support of the government’s referendum on gender equality.

Smith: This was a missed chance to educate voters

FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith said the government missed the opportunity to “adequately and fairly” educate voters on the extent of the four constitutional bills proposed in yesterday’s referendum.

Vote goes smoothly in Grand Bahama

VOTERS young and old turned out in Grand Bahama to vote in the controversial referendum on gender equality after weeks of strong campaigning by the government and various opposing groups in the lead up to the poll.

Former BUT president denies misuse of funds

SUSPENDED Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday that none of the union’s funds was misappropriated or wrongfully spent as she called on teachers to elect representatives of her team to office in Thursday’s election.

PM hails significance of today’s budget debate in Parliament

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said today’s budget debate will be the most “significant and interesting” debate in his term as leader.

Canadian government issues travel warning for the Bahamas

THE Canadian government has again warned its citizens to exercise a “high degree of caution” when travelling to The Bahamas to avoid falling prey to this country’s “high rates of crime.”

Thunderstorm warning for Freeport, Grand Bahama

A SKYGUARD thunderstorm warning has been issued for Freeport, Grand Bahama, for 8.15pm to 9.15pm on Tuesday.

Dr Duane Sands votes 'Yes' but expects 'No' votes to win

ALTHOUGH he voted in support of all four questions, Free National Movement (FNM) Senator Dr Duane Sands said he does not expect today's gender equality referendum will be successful.

YES Bahamas campaign 'did not have enough time to educate voters'

YES Bahamas campaign organisers in the Elizabeth constituency remained optimistic about the outcome of the gender equality referendum, even though some felt they did not have enough time to educate voters.

AG: Bahamians will 'do the right thing' when they vote

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson said on Tuesday that she believes Bahamians will “do the right thing” when they cast their vote in today’s constitutional referendum.

PM disappointed Opposition has 'backed away' from vote support

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said on Tuesday morning he is “disappointed” that the Official Opposition, who “once stood shoulder to shoulder” with him on the constitutional referendum, has decided to “back away” publicly from supporting the vote.

Schools to close early on Thursday for B.U.T. elections

Public schools throughout The Bahamas will be dismissed at 1pm on Thursday, June 9th, 2016 to allow teachers to participate in the Bahamas Union of Teachers’ national elections.

Bahamian-born street fighter and MMA pioneer Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson dies at 42

KEVIN "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, the Bahamian-born bearded street fighter who parlayed his internet popularity into a mixed martial arts (MMA) career and worldwide fame, has died. He was 42.