NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) has passed an amendment that states that a member is deemed to have resigned from the party if they publicly endorse a candidate of another party or run as an independent, according to Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis. Speaking with reporters on day two of the party’s three-day-long convention […]
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MESSAGE RECEIVED: Cartwright says FNM has heard electorate; urges party to address most pressing issues
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Recalling the Free National Movement’s (FNM) crushing defeat at the polls last September, St Barnabas MP Shanendon Cartwright said last night the party got the Bahamian people’s message “loud and clear”. He said its response must be extraordinary resolve and proactiveness to the issues confronting the public during “unparalleled times”. [pullquote] We […]
CONVENTION TIME: Outgoing deputy leader reflects on FNM’s election loss; calls for renewed support
Turnquest: FNM parliamentarians need support in face of “perhaps the most biased speaker we’ve seen” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Outgoing Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said on Wednesday that he believes the party lost because of the perception of arrogance and that it was out of touch. Turnquest addressed party supporters and delegates […]
Mitchell: No decision yet on PLP convention
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell said yesterday that the party has yet to make a decision on whether it will cancel its annual convention. Mitchell told Eyewitness News that the party’s leadership council is not able to convene during the coronavirus pandemic. “When it does, I’m sure that will be […]