experienceGrand Bahama Press Conference Media Query Response THE PRIME MINISTER: I had a very good chat with Sir Jack Hayward and I am of the view that Sir Jack is going to be cooperative with the Government. The Government will be cooperative with him and the Port Authority. They have some plans that they will [...]
Perry Gladstone Christie Takes Oath as Bahamas Prime Minister
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes swore in the Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie as the fifth prime minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas during an Appointment Ceremony at Government House, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, one day after the May 7 general election. During the general election, Prime Minister Christie’s Progressive [...]
Prime Minister on The Bahamas Government’s 2011 Anti-Crime Legislation
Mr. Speaker: I wish to advise of the tabling for First Reading, a number of Bills. Mr. Speaker: Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill Amendments proposed to the Criminal Procedure Code will when enacted: Increase the sentencing powers of a magistrate from a maximum of 5 years imprisonment to 7 years. Increase the maximum period of [...]
Status of Hurricane Irene Recovery Programme
Communication by Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham Prime Minister Status of Hurricane Irene Recovery Programme Mr. Speaker: I make this communication today to provide Honourable Members with a status report on our programme of recovery and reconstruction following upon the passage of Hurricane Irene through our entire archipelago between on 24-25th August, 2011. I [...]
Bahamas Prime Minister Reaches Out to Japan After Earthquake and Tsunami
NASSAU, Bahamas — Prime Minister Ingraham said this morning that the Government and people of The Bahamas join with citizens around the world in expressing profound sorrow at the terrible loss of life and the human tragedy resulting from the catastrophic earthquake and horrific tsunami impacting Japan beginning yesterday afternoon. He had no doubt that [...]
