More than 700 voters registered within the last 2 weeks; more than 5,000 registered since 2017 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There has been an increase in registered voters on New Providence since 2017, according to Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson. There were 181,000 registered voters in the 2017 General Election, with a voter turnout of around […]
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PM: “Ring the bell? Only if y’all ready!”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he has to be advised by his team before he decides to “ring the bell” for the upcoming general election. As he jested with MPs across the House floor during his presentation of the mid-year budget, Minnis joked about the growing speculation that he intends […]
Fourth minister quits Cabinet — MYSC Lanisha Rolle to stay on as MP
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle has tendered her resignation from Cabinet, becoming the fourth minister to resign this term. Rolle did not provide a reason when she confirmed her decision to Eyewitness News this morning; however, she said she will continue on as the MP for Sea Breeze to […]
HEAD-ON: Davis challenges PM to public debate
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday challenged the prime minister to stand ready to debate him on a national stage in the upcoming general election campaign. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the opening of the western MacFit360 gym, Davis reiterated his position on the matter. “I said […]
PICK ME OR LOSE: Miller confident as Darville goes door-to-door in Tall Pines
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller said yesterday he is not worried about receiving a nomination from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) for the seat, insisting he will win with or without the party. Senator Dr Michael Darville is seeking the party’s nomination for Tall Pines, to go head-to-head against incumbent and […]
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 […]