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House suspends opposition deputy Cartwright: God as my guide, I cannot in good conscience apologise BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREE National Movement (FNM) deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright was suspended from Parliament by House Speaker Patricia Deveaux yesterday - the second time he has been given a suspension. Mr Cartwright was suspended from the next
sitting of Parliament after he refused to apologise to South and Central Andros MP Leon Lundy as recommended by the House Committee on Privilege. His previous suspension came after he threw the mace out of a window. The suspension followed a report from the committee, which found Mr SUSPENDED - SEE page FOUR
‘Politics has become too hostile’ - Davis By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday decried the current state of politics in the country, saying he is “deeply afraid” of what it has become and how it is affecting communities. His comments came
‘Who would steal from a charity?’
at the Church of God of Prophecy’s “Love Thy Neighbour” event, a national faith-based initiative aimed at promoting unity through service and spiritual renewal. Mr Davis lamented the growing hostility in political discourse, saying it is eroding the sense of
By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter Lmunnings@tribunemedia.net A BRAZEN early morning break-in at the Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) has left officials convinced the perpetrators were familiar with the property and
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its operations—as police continue the search for the suspects. BHS president Kim Aranha said no animals or people were hurt during the break-in, but confirmed “several thousand” dollars BRAZEN - SEE page seven
PM: Bahamas should make voter registration mandatory By JADE RUSSELL Tribune Staff Reporter jrussell@tribunmedia.net PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he wants The Bahamas to move towards a system where voter registration is mandatory for all citizens, even though choosing to vote would remain a personal decision. Mr Davis, speaking in the
House of Assembly yesterday, acknowledged that some Bahamians, including members of certain religious communities, choose not to register, adding: “That is their right.” However, he stressed that registration is essential to participate in elections and urged greater civic engagement. MANDATORY - SEE page FIVE
Prime Minister Philip Davis. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff
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