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GOVT WILL TALK TO PHARMACIES • Shut down has ended - for now • No inspectors at retailers despite deadline • Halkitis: We won’t reverse our decision • Pintard: Govt is ‘hard-headed’
FNM MEMBERS ‘EXPECTED TO MEET STANDARD OF BEHAVIOUR’ By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the party is going to make certain that members exhibit decorum and conform to a standard of behaviour. He said those who violate this standard will be disciplined. His comments came after the party’s vice chairman and supporter of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, Richard Johnson, made accusations towards FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands. The issue prompted an emergency FNM council meeting on Monday night. “At this time, the Free National Movement, in my view, the chairman in my view, is acting contrary to the constitution of the FNM and so they’re going to, it’s SEE PAGE FIVE
MUNROE DEFENDS RECRUITS HIRED TO FIGHT CRIME By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Staff Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net
By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Staff Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday insisted the government will not reverse its decision to enforce new price control regulations despite the “unexpected” shutdown action taken by pharmacies yesterday. He said government expects the changes to be implemented and warned that operators who fail to adhere to the policies will face the consequences. Private pharmacies are to reopen from 8am this morning after shutting down operations across the country on Tuesday after the government agreed to a meeting today between Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and industry representatives. SEE PAGES TWO-THREE AND BUSINESS
PEOPLE queuing outside at the pharmacy at Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday. Photo: Moise Amisial
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday defended the work of people engaged by his ministry to assist in the nation’s crime fight following criticisms from former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis regarding their performance. On Monday, Dr Minnis accused the Davis administration of not having a workable plan to deal with the nation’s rising crime and also took aim at those hired by the Ministry of National Security to assist with violence interruption. SEE PAGE FOUR
MARINA PLAN FOR FOX HILL RD By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
A RESORT and marina development is seeking government approvals to construct on New Providence’s southern shore a 600-vessel boat storage facility that can withstand Hurricane Dorian-strength storms. Legendary Marina Resort at Blue Water Cay, according to documents
AN ARTIST’s impression of the proposed development. filed with the Department of Physical Planning, is also seeking permission to
develop a 100-slip marina, marine service facility, boutique hotel, rental villas and a mixed-use office/retail component at a location right at the southern end of Fox Hill Road. No details were provided for the number of jobs, or value of investment, that is involved in a development which will be largely constructed on land reclaimed from the sea via dredging. FULL STORY - SEE BUSINESS
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