May 15, 2024
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard during a sitting of the House of Assembly on May 1, 2024. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff
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‘Bank profits show need to regulate’
AFTER CIBC Caribbean reported a 14 percent rise in net income, FNM leader Michael Pintard argued that the bank’s profits highlight the need for regulating bank fees now.
Pintard: ‘We’ll share our donors, will you?’
MICHAEL Pintard said the Free National Movement is willing to disclose its financial donors if Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is willing to do the same for the Progressive Liberal Party.
Pintard: Govt ‘must be transparent’ on spending
THE government must be more transparent about its spending, said Opposition leader Michael Pintard yesterday, saying that the FNM will not support any “additional revenue measure” until the Davis administration fully implements the Freedom of Information Act and abides by the Public Procurement Act.
Pintard: ‘Deep concern’ on $100m Beaches revelation
THE Opposition’s leader yesterday said he was “deeply concerned” that only the Government - and not Sandals itself - has publicly confirmed specific details on the Emerald Bay resort’s $100m redevelopment.
FNM: No urgency over police probe
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard accused the Davis administration of showing a “lack of urgency” in securing the public’s trust in the Royal Bahamas Police Force amid an alleged corruption probe.
Pintard: ‘Celebrating economic suicide’ as stopovers decline
The Opposition leader yesterday doubled down on fears this nation is “celebrating economic suicide” with The Bahamas the only Caribbean country suffering a stopover visitor decline in 2024’s first four months.
Pintard calls on govt to respond to gas retailers
Opposition leader Michael Pintard said yesterday the Davis administration should make a "determination" on the proposal for a margin increase on fuel prices and end the 30-month impasse.
Pintard: More tourists - but revenue dropping
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said revenue from tourism is falling despite increasing numbers of tourists.
Pintard: Disclose study on whether BPL violated law
The Opposition’s leader yesterday demanded that regulators publicly disclose the results of an upcoming study into whether Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) massive fuel charge hikes broke the law.
Pintard: Spending watchdog to target multiple concerns
The Opposition’s leader yesterday said Parliament’s spending watchdog is seeking answers to a “range of issues” involving Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), sporting event cost overruns and a $250m IMF loan.
Pintard: PAC examining concerns over how govt spends, manages and processes funds
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is examining several audits from the Office of the Auditor General under the administration of Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis, saying there are overwhelming concerns about how the government spends, manages, and processes funds.
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