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BREAKING: FNM candidate for Mangrove Cay, Central and South Andros Kenneth Smith has asked to be withdrawn from nomination due to health concerns. FNM chairman Carl Culmer confirmed his withdrawal in a letter today wishing Smith a “speedy return to good health and God’s blessings”.

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FOLLOWING: Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) said it took “exception” to workers walking off the job earlier today, calling the incident “illegal industrial action” and arguing that it has been continuing negotiations for a new industrial agreement with the union in “good faith”.

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has advised the governor general to issue the writs of election in just under a month in a highly anticipated snap election. Today marks when the Free National Movement was elected to office for the first time 29 years ago. Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle, in his capacity as provost marshal, read proclamations from Governor General Sir Cornelius A Smith outside the House of Assembly at 10am today. Rolle said the new session of Parliament will be held on October 6, 2021, at 10 am.

FOLLOWING: After Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ announcement of a September 16 Election Day, political parties have mobilized to begin posting their flyers and other paraphernalia.

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BREAKING: Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle, serving in his capacity as Provost Marshall, has read a proclamation on the steps of Parliament indicating that Parliament will resume on September 22 for a new session. This comes after Rolle read a proclamation from the Governor General this morning proroguing Parliament.

HAPPENING NOW: COP Paul Rolle will return to read another proclamation at Parliament at 2pm. Rolle prorogued the House, acting on behalf of the Governor General, earlier this morning. Watch live coverage now on Cable channel 224 and BTC Flow 112