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PM opens customs conference

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday opened the World Customs Organisation IT Conference and Exhibition in Grand Bahama, where it is being held for the first time in the Bahamas, and in a Caribbean country.

YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Ministers get their final grades in Cabinet Report

EVEN if a minister has received a pass grade during these three weeks of the Cabinet Report, note that I will be watching closely and therefore they could either improve or be on a downgrade watch.

Nation ‘on track’ to reduce deficit

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government is “on track” to reduce the country’s deficit and increase revenue by the end of the fiscal year.

Government gives $10m to clearing up oil spills off Clifton

THE government has allocated $10m towards the removal of oil from waters off Clifton Pier, Prime Minister Perry Christie announced on Friday.

Christie says govt is trying again to revive mortgage relief scheme

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said the government is still working to resurrect its failed mortgage relief programme.

Food stores to be policed over VAT price rises

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that the government will police food stores across the country to ensure they do not raise their prices without justification as the implementation date for value-added tax nears.

Bidding begins on second cellular licence

THE bidding process for the country’s second cellular provider licence begins today, Prime Minister Perry Christie said.

Prime Minister meets Ebola taskforce

A TASK force on the deadly Ebola virus, comprised of several government ministers and key personnel from various government departments, met yesterday at the Office of the Prime Minister, the government said.

Christie fails to clarify Wells issue

PRIME Minister Perry Christie defended his capacity for making tough decisions in the House of Assembly yesterday while renewing his commitment to address the controversial signing of a letter of intent with a waste-to-energy company by Renward Wells.

PM: We must stop severe craziness of young people

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that “something” has to be done to minimise the level of “severe craziness that possesses” young people as murder and criminal activity remains a challenge for law enforcement.

Debt blamed for possible delay of BEC reform

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday suggested that the government might delay its planned reform of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation.

Fort Charlotte MP stands in opposition to his party

MOMENTS after Prime Minister Perry Christie stressed the need for unity on the proposed constitutional amendment bills, Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins stood in opposition in the House of Assembly for bills two and four being moved for third reading and into the committee stage.

Christie prepared for more battles over environment

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he was braced for future “court battles” with environmentalists.

PM confirms a number of MPs have failed to disclose assets

THE PUBLIC Disclosures Commission has expressed concern over the widespread failure of officials to comply with legislation mandating the turnover of annual financial declarations, Prime Minister Perry Christie told the House of Assembly last night.

‘Hands tied’ for new cellphone licence plans

THE “government’s hands were tied” essentially until 2015 regarding any possible liberalisation of the telecommunications sector following the Ingraham administration’s deal to sell the majority stake in BTC, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed yesterday.

PM: Don't challenge my integrity

AS THE government progresses with plans to construct a new hospital at Eleuthera, Prime Minister Perry Christie told opposition parliamentarians not to challenge his integrity amid concerns of a possible conflict of interest with the acquisition of land.

Christie satisfied with first two years in government

TWO YEARS after coming to office Prime Minster Perry Christie said yesterday he is “satisfied” with the government’s achievements and his ministers performances to date.

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