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PM taking steps to prepare for change in PLP leadership

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said he is working on a succession plan to ensure that his party is prepared for a possible transition of leadership ahead of the next general election.

MP urges Parliamentarians to work together

PRIME Minister Perry Christie encouraged parliamentarians to work together during a two-day seminar held at Atlantis on March 27-28.

PM defends VAT coordinator against 'vicious attacks'

PRIME Minister Perry Christie last night underscored the redemptive power of a second chance as he defended VAT Coordinator Ishmael Lightbourne against “vicious attacks” over his tax delinquency.

PM: House survey will help fight against crime

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said despite crime statistics showing decreases in serious crimes last year, the government is pushing “even harder” to improve the lives of Bahamians – beginning with a door-to-door survey.

Freeport Call Centre to bring 300 full-time jobs

FREEPORT – The new Freeport Call Centre, officially opened by Prime Minister Perry Christie, is expected to employ 300 full time workers in Grand Bahama by the end of 2014. Island Outsources and Itel BPO Solutions are operating the call centre for the Ministry of Tourism, selling vacations in the Bahamas. It currently employs 65 Bahamians.

PM admits concern for his safety as he details crime crackdown

PRIME Minister Perry Christie expressed concern over his own personal safety as he expanded on the government’s toughened stance against violent crime in the country, specifically in his own constituency.

BTC meeting to seal agreement

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he will meet with Cable and Wireless executives and members of the Cabinet next Tuesday to “cross the t’s and dot the i’s” on their new agreement.

Christie: We have the answer to crime

DESPITE a murder count now in the triple digits, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he still thinks his government has the answer to the country’s escalating crime problem.

PM leads delegation to attend Mandela memorial service

AS Prime Minister Perry Christie set off for South Africa, government officials failed to confirm how many people would be a part of his delegation.

PM SAYS ‘DOUBLE DIPPING’ IS ILLEGAL

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday declared that public servants “double-dipping” on sick benefits is against the law and the government intends to end the practice.

Christie fails to address international trip cost

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday went into great detail to explain his trip to Sri Lanka with stops in London and Rome, but failed to address the mounting concerns over its cost to taxpayers.

PM not aware of cost of trip

PRIME Minister Perry Christie, also the Minister of Finance, yesterday said he is not aware of how much taxpayer’s money was spent on his trip to Sri Lanka and Europe.

PM silent on double dipping

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday declined to answer questions about the ongoing strife between BEC and its union, the unrest among teachers, the “double dipping” benefits controversy and other pressing matters.

PM hints at being open to VAT target push back

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday hinted he might be open to pushing back the Value-Added Tax (VAT) target implementation date of July 1, 2014, if the Government was not ready for it.

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