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(RJRNEWSONLINE) – Bahamas will hold general elections next month.
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said in a televised address on Tuesday April 10, that his Free National Movement would seek a second consecutive term on the Monday, May 7 elections.
Nomination Day will be on Tuesday, 17 April 2012. Continue reading
CHTA President
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Josef Forstmayr says the lack of competition in the regional airline industry is stifling the tourism sector resulting in outrageous ticket prices and an ill-conceived network. Continue reading
Democratic National Alliance (DNA)
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) continues to pave the way toward the most historic elections of our generation. The Party was the first to ratify and begin announcing its candidates, who represent the framework of Bahamian society, including certified accountants, former athletes, taxi drivers, musicians, unionists, entrepreneurs, college professors, architects, an entertainment mogul, an Oxford graduate, a Howard University graduate, a food vendor, attorneys, CEOs and general managers of major Bahamian companies. Continue reading
PLP 2012 Team Presented
Thursday (January 12, 2012) evening, the National General Council of the Progressive Liberal Party unanimously ratified the final five candidates to offer in the upcoming general elections.
They are Dr. Michael Perry Gomez for North Andros and the Berry Islands; Picewell Forbes for Mangrove Cay and South Andros; Gary Sawyer for Central and South Abaco; Damian Gomez for Central and South Eleuthera and Dion Smith for Nassau Village. Continue reading
FNM 2012 Election Team
Free National Movement Leader Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham Thursday (January 12, 2012) night, introduced the FNM’s 38 candidates who have been selected to represent his party in the upcoming general elections. 25% of this group according to Mr. Ingraham are new to front line politics, bringing together a dynamic team of men and women he says is a true representation of the Bahamian diaspora. Continue reading
Sir Clifford Darling
NASSAU – Bahamians are mourning the death of Sir Clifford Darling, the nation’s fourth Governor-General who passed away yesterday at the age of 89.
Current Head of State Sir Arthur Foulkes said Sir Clifford was his friend and colleague for many years. He said the death of this “outstanding leader and nation-builder” was “a personal loss”. Continue reading
Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham
NASSAU – I am happy to extend best wishes to Bahamians everywhere. On behalf of all Bahamians I extend a warm welcome to all persons visiting with us during this special season. Continue reading