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Pintard and former GB chamber president not impressed with PM's plans for GB: After Prime Minister Philip Davis unveiled plans for the revitalization and ...
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2027: Eight Zamfara lawmakers make a U-turn, set to return to APC after meeting Tinubu
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Key FactsEight Zamfara lawmakers announce return to APC
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- The eight lawmakers cited internal party tensions and worsening security problems in rural communities when announcing their recent APC resignation.
- They were led to the meeting by Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle and Aminu Jaji.
- They had been widely expected to defect to the ADC and also alleged that certain allowances and entitlements were unpaid.
- The lawmakers were suspended during a dispute over removing the Speaker; Nasiru Abdullahi was screened for an ADC candidacy.
Rivers Assembly reinstates three pro-Fubara lawmakers: Whether the latest rapprochement will endure remains uncertain, particularly as disputes over political ...
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Gardiner granted one week extension to file pretrial motions: A US district judge in the Southern District of New York yesterday granted Eric Gardiner a one-week ...
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Minister defends introduction of LNG: The government is introducing liquefied natural gas (LNG) in an effort to reduce the country’s dependency on more expensive ...
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PM announces fiscal surplus for 2025/2026: Prime Minister Philip Davis announced today that the government has recorded a surplus of nearly $40 million for the ...
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Bridgewater is headed to Brazil: One of the top point guards in the country is on the move, heading from Europe to South America.
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“WHERE IS YOUR HEART”: Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is calling on the government to remove VAT from fuel to ease the burden on consumers who are now ... Show more
“GET THEM ALL”: Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is pushing back against concerns raised by the Davis administration over a DEA operation in The Bahamas ... Show more
Hardship Fund approved for $150,000 boost: A multi-agency fund designed to assist those in need will receive a $150,000 boost, the House of Assembly heard ...
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“PM KNOWS BETTER”: FNM Leader Michael Pintard disputed Prime Minister Philip Davis’ claim that Grand Lucayan workers who were made redundant have been paid ... Show more
Leading politicians praise success of powerboat teams: Powerboat racing teams Nuff Said and Team Bermuda have received plaudits from both sides of the House of ...
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THEY’RE DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT DEA! : FNM Leader Michael Pintard says Prime Minister Philip Davis sounded more like a defence attorney when discussing a DEA ... Show more
Pintard: Bahamians did not elect politicians to protect people accused of crimes: While Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard said the opposition ...
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The government hopes to resolve the Cabbage Beach controversy “soon”, according to Prime Minister Philip Davis. Concerned citizens renewed demands for fencing ... Show more
PM: No fear of DEA operating in The Bahamas: After government officials accused US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents of conducting “rogue” undercover ...
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Work to assess Sessions House for renovations under way: Work to assess the condition of Sessions House has begun in advance of plans to restore the historical ...
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“HAITIAN SOVEREIGNTY”: Prime Minister Philip Davis is urging the UN Security Council to provide the gang suppression force in Haiti with the resources it needs ... Show more
PM; No alarm over growth in nat'l debt: Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said yesterday he sees no reason for alarm over the nearly $2 billion growth in The ...
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“POLITICAL ANTICS”: Prime Minister Philip Davis says he welcomes legal action threatened by the opposition over the National Investment Fund ... Show more
“WHAT IS WRONG WITH A PICTURE?”: Prime Minister Philip Davis is distancing himself from Warren “Spy” Ellis, denying any personal relationship with the man who ... Show more
Sweeting says Abaco set for major infrastructure improvements: As part of the Davis administration’s efforts to improve infrastructure throughout the country ...
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A teen 'steps' outside of her comfort zone: Raelynn Davis is one of thousands of students headed back into the classroom for the new academic year ...
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FNM Leader Michael Pintard called for Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis to be fired, and asserting that she was enjoying Europe this summer while Bahamians ... Show more
“ALL IS WELL”: Prime Minister Philip Davis confirmed he met with BEMU President Stephen McPhee at his office on Wednesday following union executives’ meeting ... Show more
PM: I had no ties with Spy: Prime Minister Philip Davis yesterday shot down claims that he had a personal relationship with Warren “Spy” Ellis ...
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Former prime minister Dr. Hubert Minnis slammed the government following early school closures, which were the result of industrial action taken by school ... Show more
Prime Minister Philip Davis is calling on Small Island Developing States to recognize their strategic importance and negotiate with a unified voice ... Show more
TCD changes to be debated by MPs : Legislation designed to end medical exams as part of the driving licence renewal process for people under 70 is expected to be ...
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Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is calling for the government to compensate businesses impacted by power outages for loss of revenue amid a power ... Show more
“THE BUCK STOPS HERE”: Prime Minister Philip Davis defended Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis’ recent silence on recent power outages on New Providence and ... Show more
“THE NEW ANIMAL FARM”: Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Kyle Wilson says the Progressive Liberal Party was supportive of the union ahead of the 2026 ... Show more
BPL suspends two workers: The morning after Prime Minister Philip Davis made a national address on the ongoing power outages impacting New Providence and several ...
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Two signings, one power crisis and an absent minister: Amid a power crisis impacting New Providence, Abaco, and other areas of The Bahamas last week ...
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“WHO YOU TALKING TO?”: Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis accused BPL of blaming Bahamians for its power woes and dismissed claims that EVs are placing ... Show more
“KEEP YA $8.45”: Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis called BPL’s rebate for consumers an insult, asserting it does nothing to compensate for major outages ... Show more
“DEFLECTION”: Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis accused BPL officials of trying to turn consumers against workers with controversial overtime payments ... Show more
Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier: U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm ...
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The homegoing and thanksgiving service for Stania Webb and Diamond Stubbs is underway at Highway Church of God in New Bight, Cat Island ... Show more
Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is condemning the assault of police officers during a confrontation on Deveaux Street ... Show more
Bauchi assembly majority leader resigns, eyes LG chairmanship: The Majority Leader, Bauchi State House of Assembly, Saleh Hodi, has resigned as the lawmaker ...
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No rift with Rivers Assembly over 2026 budget – Fubara: Rivers State Governor Fubara denies any rift with the State House of Assembly over the 2026 budget ...
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Ebonyi Assembly passes bill regulating scrap trade, rents, agent fees.: The bill prohibits the purchase, sale, possession for sale, transportation or disposal of ...
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Fubara, lawmakers battle stalls Rivers N1.85tn budget: The Rivers N1.85tn budget for 2026 is stalled due to a battle between Governor Fubara and lawmakers over ...
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Lagos Assembly demands stronger security against infrastructure vandals: Lagos Assembly calls for stronger security and prosecution to curb infrastructure ...
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Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is criticizing the government's handling of the Fresh Creek Bridge and questioning why action was not taken before ... Show more
Historic Sessions House on track to reopen in four years : The inside of centuries-old Sessions House is expected to be demolished starting in the next two weeks ...
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US CENTCOM chief visits Israel for talks on Iran, Gaza — report: Israel's public broadcaster KAN says General Brad Cooper arrived in Israel for talks after a ...
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Tearful family members of the teens killed in a traffic accident on Shirley Street last month gathered for a memorial service in their honor this evening ... Show more
Island-wide outage due to excessive heat, PM says: Prime Minister Philip Davis said yesterday that a cable fault that led to the explosion of a transformer at ...
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Seabreeze MP Leslia Miller-Brice welcomed 140 children to the third annual Seabreeze Summer Camp today, kicking off three days of educational and cultural ... Show more
New Providence residents continue to experience power outages as BPL seeks to restore a transformer impacted by fire overnight ... Show more
A suite of bills, expected to improve public healthcare in the country, will be tabled in House of Assembly when Parliament resumes after the summer recess ... Show more
Parliamentarians, both past and present, joined family, friends and loved ones today in paying their final respects to businessman James McPhee ... Show more
The Davis administration is sticking to its forecast of a $223.1 million surplus this fiscal year, despite a determination by credit ratings agency Fitch ... Show more
GB Shipyard reopens apprenticeship program: Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) has opened applications for its 2027 Apprenticeship Program ...
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Senator Latrae Rahming said Prime Minister Philip Davis will travel to Andros tomorrow following yesterday's deadly plane crash ... Show more
BPL’s base electricity rate and fuel charge have not changed, according to Energy and Utilities Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis who addressed consumer complaints ... Show more
Numbers for ridesharing rockets for resident, tourist trips : Figures for ridesharing show a marked increase in uptake — with no complaints submitted from the ...
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House preview: Historical land losses possibly up for debate: Question marks hung over whether legislators would go ahead with a debate on the report of the ...
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Aviation officials held a post-mortem review, this morning, of the Independence Day plane crash that claimed the lives of ten people ... Show more
Bermudiana units rented at reduced rate for returning locals: Some units at Bermudiana Beach Residencies in Warwick are being rented out at a discounted rate ...
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Bill would give MPs more money: The Davis administration has drafted an amendment to the Parliamentarians Salaries and Allowances Act that would grant members of ...
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Davis: Work on Afro-Caribbean Marketplace and Logistics Center in Freeport is moving forward
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PM Davis urges immediate action on climate change amid rising heat costs: Prime Minister Philip Davis has emphasized the urgent need to tackle climate change ...
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PM mulling MP pay increases: Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said that a salary and allowance review for parliamentarians is long overdue and questioned if it ...
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Prime minister Philip Davis is urging contractors carrying out small home repairs to ensure the work is done properly and on time ... Show more
Minister promises no overspend on affordable housing : Spending on the first phase of an affordable housing project will not run over budget ...
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$1.56M in vouchers weeks before election: Just under a month before the May 12 general election, the Davis administration awarded two no-bid contracts ...
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Newly-appointed Aviation Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis toured the $17 million Black Point Airport in Exuma and the $14.5 million Rock Sound Airport expansion in ... Show more
"TAKEN FAR TOO SOON": Prime Minister Philip Davis says the nation is mourning alongside the families and loved ones of five young women who were ... Show more
Aviation Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis was asked whether there would be an investigation into the Election Day plane crash ... Show more
Fitzgerald says govt focused on improving cost of living: Minister of Economic Affairs Jerome Fitzgerald cited cost of living concerns as one of five key ...
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During today's Senate session, Senator Rick Fox took issue with the Prime Minister's appointment of Minister of Innovation and National Development ... Show more
Fort Charlotte MP Sebas Bastian announced plans to acquire abandoned properties for the construction of affordable housing ... Show more
Halkitis claims transparency around building voucher process: Vouchers distributed not long before the May 12 general election were issued as part of the Davis ...
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ROLLINS: IS GOVT PAYING JONATHAN GARDINER LEGAL FEES?
As Parliamentarians go though line items of the budget, Long Island MP Andre Rollins asked whether the ... Show more
“A DISGRACE”: Long Island MP Andre Rollins slammed the government’s distribution of vouchers to Abaco residents before the May 12 election ... Show more
NOT BACKING DOWN: FNM MP Andre Rollins cautioned House Speaker Patricia Deveaux against stifling the Opposition after she denied his request to read a Nassau ... Show more
