CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2026
Facebook: Pleased to provide a donation to the four students at LW Young with their advisor Anita Wilmott at the
Two Angry Men
FELIX SANDS FROM GRAND BAHAMA The Bahamas Parliament has been meeting from September 29th ,1729. We have a time time
The New Priests
From Facebook: At the ordination to the priesthood at Christ Church Cathedral Joshua Davis and Lamar Nottage. Rev Davis was
The New Silk Café In Freeport
From Facebook: Silk Cafe is a favourite eating place of mine in Grand Bahama and they have now moved to
The Visit To West End
Facebook: So Tanya Russell’s Conch Salad in West End, Grand Bahama was so good last time, we went back for
Joining Rev Russell At Church
From Facebook: I joined Rev Keith Russell at his First Baptist Church. He is our coordinator for the north in
Long Island: Progress You Can See, Challenges Still to Address
Dr. Andre Rollins, the newly elected member of parliament for Long Island dominated the headlines this week, but not in
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
THE LABOUR DAY MARCH: the PLP’s Leader Philip Davis, who is also Prime Minister, led the PLP in the annual
MAMAGUYING MICHAEL PINTARD
Mamaguying is a wonderful expression from Trinidad and Tobago to describe someone who is good at fooling people about their
DUANE SANDS GETS ENOUGH CUT ASS
The Chairman of the FNM, the mender of hearts Dr. Duane Sands has thrown in the towel. He says that
CARTWRIGHT BRAYING FROM THE OUTSIDE
It is a sad spectacle to see the now seatless Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement outside the House
LABOUR DAY: THE PLP SUPPORTS LABOUR
Nassau Freeport The Progressive Liberal Party turned up in their thousands collectively in Freeport and in Nassau on the annual
FREEPORT: THE PRIVATE SECTOR LETS US DOWN
There was a time in Grand Bahama and in Freeport in particular, you could not stick a pin at Port
ROLLINS GETS IT WRONG ON PERMANENT RESIDENCE
Andre Rollins, the MP for Long Island for the FNM, is feeling his oats and launched out into the deep
PRIME MINISTER FRIDAY RETURNS TO THE BAHAMAS
Dr. the Hon. Godwin Friday is the new Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines. He came to The
BPL MUST KEEP THE POWER ON
The Progressive Liberal Party under its Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby Davis has done well in its effort to reform the
Ena Rolle’s Party
Facebook: We had a good time Minister Ginger Moxey and me as we celebrated Ena Rolle of Bimini’s 77th birthday
Fred Mitchell Marches In Freeport
Facebook: I was pleased to be a part of the PLP’s team in Freeport for the annual Labour Day march.
Touring The Holmes Rock School
Facebook: I toured the Holmes Rock Junior High with Kingsley Smith MP. Thank you to Principal Thompson formerly of the
With The Children At Sandilands
Facebook: The graduates of the preschool at Sandilands Primary. I was there to wish them well into the big school.
Happy Birthday Prime Minister Davis
Facebook: I spoke at the PLP’s headquarters in Grand Bahama after the Labour Day march to wish the Prime Minister
The FNM and the Politics of Grief
ABAGAIL CARTWRIGHT DEAN’S BLUE HOLE Since May 12, I have been closely observing the political climate in The Bahamas, and
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
BUDGET DAY 27 MAY 2026: Minister of Finance Michael Halkitis presented the government’s 4.4 billion dollar budget to the House
THE TRAITORS IN THE FNM
There ought to be a legal case brought against the 8 members of the Free National movement in Parliament for
MICHAEL HALKITIS DELIVERS HIS FIRST BUDGET STATEMENT
Michael Halkitis is 57 years old. He has reached the crowning height of his political career, now the Minister of
THE FNM’S CALL TO RESIGN RINGS HOLLOW
The following statement was issued by the Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party: For Immediate Release 28 May 2026 We
THE FNM DISREPECTS PARLIAMENT
Inside the House of Assembly there was Michael Pintard and his colleagues with badges on their coats saying that they
THE BUDGET AT A GLANCE
The nation’s budget comes in at about 4.4 billion dollars revenue and expenditure. This was announced on 27 May 2026
MITCHELL ON GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY
In this year’s budget the Bahamas government has made provisions for a demand for administrative services given to the city
THE U S ALLOWS A CONSULAR VISIT
The United States has finally allowed consular access to the person they wrongfully detained following the plane crash in waters
Farewell To The Brazilian Ambassador
Facebook: It was a privilege this evening to say a formal farewell to Ambassador Claudio Lins of Brazil and his
The Anglican Church Men Conference Opens
Facebook: I represented the government at the opening of the Anglican Church Men’s 52nd annual conference at Christ Church Cathedral.
Happy Birthday Adriana Fox
Facebook: At the birthday party of Adrianna Fox with Minister for Energy JoBeth Coleby Davis at Goldwyn. Fred Mitchell MP
The New Cabinet’s First Meeting
Facebook: The Cabinet in its first session in the new term 26 May 2026 Fred Mitchell MP Fox Hill
Evensong In Freeport
Facebook: I was joined by supporters and the Deputy Chief Passport officer Jerreth Rolle at Christ the King Anglican Church
With A Little One In Church
Facebook: Minister Mitchell meets with 6 year old Louren Alleyne, a student of Bishop Michael Eldon Primary School, Freeport, after
Break Up Everything
– Felix Sands Writes From Freeport In 1967 the PLP finally attained Majority Rule. This came after the wilderness years