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Protest march will go on despite change to holiday date

DESPITE the government’s decision to change the observance date of Majority Rule Day, We March Bahamas organiser Ranard Henfield said regardless of when the holiday is, thousands of Bahamians will assemble and “won’t be ignored.”

DNA wanted 14 seats uncontested during coalition talks with FNM

DURING negotiations for a union between their two parties earlier this year, Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney wanted the Free National Movement to leave as many as 14 seats uncontested to clear the way for DNA candidates in those constituencies, sources familiar with the talks said.

Pastors wary UN resolution could support LGBT community

LOCAL pastors have raised concerns over the position The Bahamas is set to take on a United Nations resolution today on the protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Two men die in overnight shootings

TWO men have died in overnight shootings in New Providence, police are reporting on Monday morning.

'Shocks and surprises' to come in Senate appointees

OPPOSITION Leader Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday said her remaining Senate appointments will soon be announced as she dispelled speculation that three community activists were among those being considered for appointment to the Upper Chamber.

Long Island FNMs call Minnis a 'liar'

THE problems facing Dr Hubert Minnis, the embattled leader of the Free National Movement, continue to mount with the Long Island Constituency Association accusing him of dishonesty and untrustworthiness over the revoking of Loretta Butler-Turner’s candidacy for the next general election.

Smith disappointed with decision to add only one more constituency

FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister George Smith expressed disappointment yesterday in the conclusions of the Constituencies Commission to recommend only one additional seat to Parliament before the next general election.

Andre Chappelle loses battle with cancer

ANDRE Chappelle, who saved himself from a life on the streets and reformed to help others beat their demons, died at home from cancer at the weekend.

Pintard helps lead efforts to bring hurricane relief

FORMER Senator Michael Pintard and a team of volunteers from Marco City have spearheaded a major hurricane relief initiative, visiting 900 households in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew to assess and document the needs of residents.

Bahamas link for Trump’s State pick

PRESIDENT elect Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of state has been revealed to be the director of a US-Russian oil firm based in this country, according to international reports.

Bahamian-born Sharlene Cartwright Robinson elected first female premier of Turks and Caicos

BAHAMIAN-born Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has become the first female premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands after leading the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) party to victory in the general elections.

Bishop Boyd calls for Bahamians to combat pain with love

THE Rt Rev Laish Boyd, Bishop of the Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, has called on Bahamians to combat pain with love and genuinely seek what is best for the good of others this Christmas.

Court told 'no dredging activity at Nygard Cay without Peter Nygard's permission'

DREDGING activity would not have occurred on or around Nygard Cay without permission of the property owner, Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, a Supreme Court judge heard on Friday.

FNM denies Minnis will 'disrupt' Loretta's Long Island Christmas party

FREE National Movement (FNM) officials have denied claims that Dr Hubert Minnis would disrupt Loretta Butler-Turner's annual Christmas party in Sandy Point, Long Island, on Friday night.

NHI secretariat criticised for ‘spinning’ support for scheme

DR SY Pierre, president of the Bahamas Medical Association, yesterday criticised the National Health Insurance Secretariat as a public relations campaign dedicated to spinning a narrative of support for the scheme despite glaring industry concerns.

Rollins: Move to oust Minnis done for sake of Bahamians

THE move to oust Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis as Official Opposition leader was done in the best interest of the Bahamian people, according to Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins who yesterday accused the Killarney MP of being more captivated by the title of prime minister rather than the work it would take to improve the quality of life in The Bahamas.

Formal process to begin for Long Island nominee

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie said yesterday that the party is about to begin the formal process of finding a new nominee for the Long Island constituency.

'Rebel seven' keeping plan quiet to avoid sabotage

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner suggested yesterday that the game plan of the “rebel seven” is still incomplete and will need further collaboration in order for their course of action moving forward to be further developed.

Freedom of Information tabling ‘a political ploy’

WHILE saying the Free National Movement is pleased that the Christie administration has finally tabled Freedom of Information legislation in Parliament, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis called the move a “political ploy” to save face.

Minnis move is ‘no surprise’

THE revocation of her candidacy for the Long Island constituency is “sad” but not “surprising,” Free National Movement MP Loretta Butler-Turner told reporters yesterday while insisting that the “rebel seven” were not the enemies of the fractured party.

AG office not handling prosecution in criminal libel case

THE Office of the Attorney General will not be handling the prosecution of a lawyer accused of defaming two of the most senior ranked officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, The Tribune has learned.

Pair awaiting trial in nightclub shooting get February date

TWO men awaiting trial concerning a fatal nightclub shooting in Abaco will not have their case transferred to the Supreme Court until February 2017.

Minnis: FNM will produce 1,000 entrepreneurs a year

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, during a rally Wednesday night, promised that when he is prime minister he will produce a minimum of 1,000 entrepreneurs a year.

Commissioner hopes for New Year rise in registration of voters

VOTER registration is still sluggish, according to Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall, who expressed hope for surge in registration numbers early next year.

Port authority accused of doing nothing on pollution

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority is being accused of “doing nothing” to address industrial pollution concerns on Grand Bahama despite its establishment of an Environmental Unit 10 years ago.