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PM shocked by TV guest’s claim of terrorism link to The Bahamas

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday denounced a claim made by a reported American expert in security and terrorism that The Bahamas has terrorism links, suggesting that this country’s “tremendous collaboration” with US law enforcement would have provided ample forewarning of such a threat had the claims been true.

US Embassy: Bahamians not affected by new travel ban

AS CONCERNS mount worldwide over the United States’ new travel ban affecting seven Middle Eastern countries, US Embassy Chargé d’affaires Lisa Johnson yesterday insisted that the changes will not impact Bahamian passport holders or US pre-clearance at Bahamian airports.

Pintard a candidate again as FNM unveils latest ratifications

THE FREE National Movement (FNM) announced the ratification of six more candidates for the upcoming general elections last night with leader Dr Hubert Minnis revealing that the full slate of 39 candidates will be announced at the end of the week.

Humes urges voters to pick the side they would rather be stuck with

AS voter registration numbers continue to climb slowly, Free National Movement (FNM) Fort Charlotte candidate Mark Humes has implored potential voters who may not be enthused about participating in the upcoming general election to view current issues in the United States as an indicator of what could transpire locally if they do not vote.

Legal argument over call for justice to be recused in Nygard court case

LEGAL parties in an ongoing judicial review into allegations that Lyford Cay resident Peter Nygard illegally increased the size of his property were at odds over whether the presiding judge can be perceived to be impartial in hearing the matter during her application to extend her tenure as a Supreme Court judge.

Case of $31,000 theft from Carnival to be heard before new magistrate

THE trial into the alleged theft of $31,000 by former employees of the Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) will now be re-heard before another magistrate in March.

FIVE-YEAR LEASE RENEWED FOR AUTEC FACILITY IN ANDROS

THE government yesterday renewed its five-year lease agreement with the United States for use of the AUTEC facility in Andros.

LIBRARY NAMED AFTER PASTOR

A MEMORIAL has been held in honour of the late Pastor Wilbur Outten, who was laid to rest last week in Freeport.

Swiss colleges visit to attract students

BAHAMIAN teachers, residents and students will have an opportunity to meet some of the world’s most respected educators when a contingent representing the finest schools and colleges in Switzerland visits Nassau this week.

Samaritan’s Purse aims to help 20,000 children this year

SAMARITAN’S Purse Operation Christmas Child Bahamas has touched hundreds of children’s lives with shoebox gifts and their goal is to reach 20,000 children throughout The Bahamas this year.

Student gives gifts to kids affected by hurricane

A KIND-hearted sixth grade student from Andros has brought joy to displaced children from Lowe Sound Primary School in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew by presenting gifts at a special assembly at the North Andros school.

Minister slams TV guest’s terror claim as rubbish

FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell has hit out at a “rubbish” statement made on a US television news show by a reported expert in security and terrorism who portrayed the Bahamas as having terrorist links.

Insurance Association chairman calls for focus on primary healthcare phase of NHI

BAHAMAS Insurance Association Chairman Emmanuel Komolafe has called for the Christie administration to direct “steady and consistent” focus on the primary healthcare phase of National Health Insurance if it is “serious” about successfully implementing the model by May of this year.

Smith says former FNMs must explain PLP support

THE Free National Movement turncoats, including two former Cabinet ministers, who publicly pledged support for Prime Minister Perry Christie must quickly prove the reasoning behind their move to avoid being branded “political parasites and opportunists,” former Cabinet minister George Smith said yesterday.

PLP quiet on cost as party convention estimated at $1m

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party executives were tightlipped yesterday about the price tag attached to pulling off the organisation’s grand three-day convention where Prime Minister Perry Christie was overwhelmingly re-elected to lead the party.

Boundaries report due this week, says PM

THE delayed Constituencies Commission report could be complete sometime this week giving every indication that all eligible Bahamians should register to vote now, Prime Minister Perry Christie has said.

Butler-Turner in grassroots plan

PLANS appear to be in motion for the establishment of a new political faction, with Official Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner revealing that she is laying the foundation for an “organic grassroots movement” inclusive of the other six dissident Free National Movement members of Parliament.

Pinder: I’m ready to take on Fred Mitchell in Fox Hill race

UNITED Democratic Party Deputy Leader John Pinder has said he is “ready to take on the challenge” of unseating Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell in the upcoming general election, expressing a need to “rescue” Fox Hill residents from a politician whose government is “giving The Bahamas away”.

Butler-Turner hits out at Christie victory speech and mortgage relief

OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner has said the government’s revamped mortgage relief programme has no real benefit to the expansion of the economy, as she castigated Prime Minister Perry Christie for an “empty” and “delusional” victory speech.

Two in hospital after weekend shooting incidents

POLICE are appealing to the public for assistance in solving two separate shooting incidents over the weekend that left two men in hospital, in addition to two separate armed robberies, including one at a church.

DNA candidate calls for systemic change

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Killarney candidate Arinthia Komolafe is calling for a “paradigm shift” in the way the electorate views government efforts and affairs ahead of the upcoming general election, contending that her party provides the “best opportunity for the country to move forward.”

Bird tourism scheme to help boost The Bahamas

THE Bahamas National Trust, the National Audubon Society and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism have developed a joint Bird-based Tourism Initiative to help Bahamians take advantage of a growing, multi- billion dollar global market.

Imagine the nation without conch

A FIVE-minute original music video featuring a host of young Bahamian artists depicting a Bahamas without conch has gone viral on social media and will be aired on local television stations.

BORCO truck dedicated to staff member killed in car accident

THE Bahamas Oil Refining Company/Buckeye on Friday dedicated one of five new trucks in honour of a beloved employee who was tragically killed in a car accident last year.

Lecture at Hilton on Trump administration

THE second annual Joan Thompson Memorial Freedom Lecture will be given by Richard Ebelling on February 21 at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel.