HMBS Bahamas returned from a refit in the Netherlands. Let’s pray someone skillfully trained on how to – in the words of the PM – “NAVIGATE”
Daily Archives: October 28, 2018
The Rebel Four Given An Ultimatum
( Editor’s note: Vaughn Milller, Reece Chipman, Frederick Mcalpine and Travis Robinson all FNM backbenchers voted with the PLP to oppose the lease of the Town Centre Mall by the Government to Brent Symonette, Minister for Immigration. The vote took place on 24 October. They have been reportedly told get back in line or be […]
WHAT BRENT WANTS BRENT GETS
Brent Symonette is insensitive to the racial history of The Bahamas. He is clueless about his family’s role in supporting the racism that sustained their way of life during the first 60 years of the 20th century and now even into this century. Brent Symonette went to St Andrew’s School, a school that was racially […]
BRADLEY ROBERTS DIES.. THE PARTY IS REELING
It was just about lunch time. The Chairman Senator Fred Mitchell was at lunch with party supporters when the phone went off. It was former Minister Keith Bell. He and Sir Franklyn Wilson were on their way to the home of Bradley Roberts on 25 October and the news was not good. He had collapsed, […]
THE PARTY’S TRIBUTE TO BRADLEY
From The Office of the Chairman of the PLP On The Passing of Chairman Emeritus Bradley Roberts
For Immediate Release 25 October 2018 The Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party Philip Davis announces with deep sadness and regret the passing unexpectedly of Chairman Emeritus Bradley Roberts. Mr Roberts served as Chairman for two terms, the last of which was from 2009 to 2017. He was elected Chairman Emeritus during the special convention […]
THE LEADER & MRS DAVIS’ TRIBUTE TO BRADLEY
Statement from the Leader of the Opposition On the passing of former Parliamentarian, Bradley Roberts. For Immediate Release 25th October 2018 It is with great shock and sadness that I learned of the sudden passing of my dear friend, parliamentary colleague and fierce political warrior, Mr. Bradley Roberts. Affectionately known […]
PLP TRIBUTE TO BRADLEY ROBERTS IN GRAND BAHAMA
Stalwart Councilor Brian Seymour and Leadership Councilor Forrester Carrol at a brief tribute to the late Bradley Roberts in Freeport at the PLP’s headquarters there on Friday 26 October 2018.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF THE SUNSHINE BOYS
This is the group headed by Sir Franklyn Wilson who in the 1970s decided that Black men they could make a difference in the economy. Bradley Roberts was among them. Slowly but surely they have all checked out but have left a legacy of powerful companies and they have made a difference in the Black […]
PLP CONVENTION POSTPONED
On Postponement Of The PLP’s Annual General Convention For Immediate Release 26 October 2018 The National General Council of the Progressive Liberal Party in its meeting of 25 October decided to postpone the announced annual general convention previously scheduled for 14 to 16 November to May of 2019. We ask all members and supporters to […]
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
Okay so now the FNM has launched with great fanfare last week on Thursday 25th October through the voice of Dr. Robin Roberts , their version of the National Health Insurance programme. Guess what? It isn’t much different from the PLP’s plan. You have to laugh. It took these people 17 months in office to […]
DWAYNE TELLS DOCTORS STUDENTS CHOOSE OTHER WORK
Well between the Minister of Education Jeffery Lloyd and the Minister of Health Dwayne “Heartless” Sands, we don’t know who is turning out to be the most cruel and imperious. Last week Dr. Sands was at it again in his usual inelegant fashion telling parents not to send their kids to school to learn to […]
Starbucks Cable Beach’s Tribute To Bradley Roberts | 26th October 2018
( This was the restaurant where Bradley Roberts spent his early morning socializing over breakfast with his friends. The staff prepared a table for him one last time.)
Young Liberals Honoured In Youth Awards
In National Youth month, the National Youth Awards were given to young people who have made a difference from the Ministry of Youth on 24th October at the Melia Hotel.
Mitchell Travels To Doha
From The Office Of The Chairman Of The PLP On Conference on The Middle East Doha, Qatar For Immediate Release The Chairman of the PLP and Opposition spokesman on Foreign Affairs Senator Hon. Fred Mitchell will attend the Doha Conference on The Middle East sponsored by the Government of Qatar and the Centre for Middle […]
Michael Scott Has An Effen Nerve
According to the man who is running the new old hotel bought by the Government in Grand Bahama, a fellow named Michael Scott, the Leader of the Opposition Philip Davis is lost in space and is a hypocrite of Trumpian proportions. The offence of Mr. Davis was to question why the Government is taking on […]
The Speaker On Grand Bahama Port Authority | Tribune 25 October 2018
We repeat this story by Denise Maycock of The Tribune in Freeport. The Speaker again has misspoken. First, he ought to stay out of controversy. If he wants a position where he can vent his spleen as he likes, then step down as Speaker. Then what he says betrays like most FNM politicians the woeful […]
Come Back Home Krissy Love… The Police and The Judge are Looking For You
From her hideout in the United States because she cannot come back to Nassau without being arrested, the Queen of radio nastiness issued a nasty screed on Bradley Roberts just passed away. The reaction from the public was furious. It was a new low even for the Queen of low life.
The Prime Minister On Bradley Roberts
PRESS STATEMENT Dr. the Most Hon. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister Commonwealth of The Bahamas 25 October 2018 The Passing of Bradley Roberts Cabinet Office announces the sudden passing today of former Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister Bradley Roberts. A noted and successful businessman, Bradley Roberts was dedicated to public life. He served for […]
Young Liberals Run The PLP Council Meeting | 25 October 2018
Senator Fred Mitchell Explains The NGC To Young Liberals
Dame Marguerite Visits The Widow Roberts
The Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling visits Mrs. Hartlyn Roberts, the widow of PLP Chairman Emeritus Bradley Roberts on Saturday 27 October.
Bradley Roberts With Columnist Kelly Burrows
Youth In Parliament | 26th October 2018
FNM’s Statement On Bradley Roberts
Fred Mitchell Watches The Kids Fly Drones In Fox Hill
Senator Fred Mitchell with the trainers brought in to teach the drone technology to the children of Centreville and Fox Hill at the Sandilands Primary School 25 October 2018 under the supervision of Superintendent Warren Johnson.
Farewell To Nadia Rolle And Christine Brown
Christine Brown, the former Clerk of the Senate, was buried on Saturday 27 October 2018. She was lauded by Senator Fred Mitchell in remarks delivered in his absence by Senator Joseph Curry as the quintessential pubic servant. We also extend condolences once again to former Minister of State Khaalis Rolle on the passing of his […]
Mitchell In Doha
From The Office Of The Chairman Of The PLP On Conference on The Middle East Doha, Qatar For Immediate Release The Chairman of the PLP and Opposition spokesman on Foreign Affairs Senator Hon. Fred Mitchell will attend the Doha Conference on The Middle East sponsored by the Government of Qatar and the Centre for Middle […]
