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Bran 'hasn't considered' speculation over FNM MPs joining DNA

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney said he has not "given any consideration" to public speculation that his party could be the destination for those seven Free National Movement (FNM) parliamentarians who ousted Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly on Wednesday.

Marine biologist suggests conservation of Bahamas' seagrass habitats

NEW research on the Caribbean spiny lobster has led to one international marine biologist advocating the conservation of the Bahamas' seagrass habitats, as findings indicate the underwater gardens are responsible for nearly $20m in local lobster production. 

FNM denies eviction reports on social media

THE FREE National Movement (FNM) has denied social media reports that the organisation has been evicted from its headquarters.

Grand Bahama brushes up for paint and sip nightspot

A PAINT and sip nightspot opens in Freeport this weekend that promises to provide a “breath of fresh air” after a long week.

FNM charges 'rebel seven' with bringing party into 'disrepute, division, rancor and dishonour'

THE Free National Movement (FNM) has charged the "rebel seven" Parliamentarians with action that has brought the party into "disrepute, division, rancor and dishonour," according to a letter about disciplinary proceedings obtained by The Tribune.

Rollins slams 'selfish' Minnis over resign request

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins says it was “irrational and selfish” of Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to request that the “rebel” seven members or Parliament who ousted him from the post of Opposition Leader in the House of Assembly resign, as he suggested the Killarney MP had a “lust for power”. 

Loretta to be appointed Opposition Leader on Sunday

SHATTERING a political glass ceiling, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner will be appointed as Leader of the Opposition at Government House on Sunday.

2002 case of sex attack on handicapped teenager dropped

PROCEEDINGS have been discontinued against a man awaiting trial concerning the alleged sexual assault of a mentally handicapped teenager in 2002.

Moore: Minnis could have fired MPs

MAURICE Moore, considered to be one of the Free National Movement’s founding fathers, insisted that the seven MPs’ shocking move to revoke Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis’ appointment as leader of the Official Opposition in Parliament could have been avoided had he fired the “rebels” ahead of the party’s July convention.

Disciplinary letters sent to MPs after vote to remove leader

THE Free National Movement drafted and sent letters of charges yesterday to the seven parliamentarians who sought Dr Hubert Minnis’ removal as leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly, formally beginning the process that could lead to their expulsion from the party.

Unions unite to speak out over layoffs at One&Only Ocean Club

AN umbrella union yesterday swore to “level the playing field” between employers and workers in the country, citing the recent layoffs at the One&Only Ocean Club as incentive enough to make life “miserable” for foreign employers who “try to set up shop” in the country without union intervention.

Rebel FNMs refuse to quit

IN THE aftermath of Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis’ call for the “rebel” seven members of Parliament to resign from the party or face disciplinary action, several of the signatories on the letter to revoke his appointment as Official Opposition leader in Parliament have said they are declining to quit, one of them insisting “I won’t be forced out” of the organisation.

Hospital air conditioning system broken down again

THE air conditioning system at the $100m Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital has broken down again, according to sources close to the matter.

Keod Smith has until March to give defence in contempt case

A LAWYER who made prior accusations of bias on the part of a judge presiding over a judicial review will have until March 2017 to produce a defence, witnesses and/or evidence that said that the accusations, which were contained in a series of affidavits, were not contemptuous.

Man shot next to his car

A MAN is in hospital after he was shot by two gunmen Wednesday night.

Christmas tree lit at police HQ in Grand Bahama

BEFORE having a group of children assist him in the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at police headquarters in Grand Bahama, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour expressed hope that the lighted tree would ignite a spirit of kindness and love among all Bahamians.

FNM supporters in Long Island ‘in disarray’ after shock move

FREE National Movement supporters in Long Island yesterday were said to be in “disarray” after seven parliamentarians petitioned to remove party Leader Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly and replace him with their parliamentary representative Loretta Butler-Turner.

Think tank forum held in wake of protest march

AS it moved into the second phase of its national protest action, the We March Bahamas movement launched its first in a series of think tank forums last evening, with officials aiming to convert the support gathered through last month’s march and occupation of Rawson Square into “tangible solutions.”

Protest held over pollution concerns

A PROTEST was staged at the Harold DeGregory Government Complex on Thursday, the second of a series of planned demonstrations by the Pinder’s Point/Lewis Yard Environmental Committee.

Cable Bahamas still working on restoration after hurricane

CABLE Bahamas teams have been working around the clock to advance restoration efforts on Grand Bahama since Hurricane Matthew left the island devastated in October, the company said, adding that it hopes to have all areas restored by the end of this month.

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Ardastra Gardens. - Ardastra Gardens is hosting a Countdown To Christmas Movie Marathon. Tomorrow’s movie is Elf, showing from 5:30pm–8pm (movie starts at 6pm). The cost is $5 per person. Members are free Contact 323-5806 or check the Facebook page for more information.

Voter apathy and failure to tackle PLP mistakes motivated rebel seven

VOTER apathy and the Free National Movement’s failure to capitalise on the Progressive Liberal Party’s mistakes prompted seven parliamentarians to seek Dr Hubert Minnis’ removal as leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly yesterday, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner said.

Senators hand in resignations

CARL Bethel, Kwasi Thompson and Dr Duane Sands each last night confirmed that they tendered resignations, with immediate effect, from the Senate following a bombshell move from the majority of Free National Movement (FNM) MPs to have Dr Hubert Minnis removed as leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly.

Minnis ‘blindsided’ by letter

KILLARNEY MP Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday admitted that he was blindsided by the actions of the seven “rebel” MPs who moved to have his appointment as leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly revoked, while insisting that democracy will not be “subverted” by this latest attempt to have him ousted.

Passenger dies after driver loses control and crashes in Eleuthera

ONE man died and three were injured after a driver lost control and crashed into bushes in Eleuthera on Wednesday night.