Bahamian Politics
DNA Deputy Leader: What is the protocol for migrant apprehension in COVID-19 environment -
Apr 14, 2020 - 4:26:38 PM
On Friday April 10th 2020, 11 Cuban migrants were brought into the
Defense Force Base at Coral Harbour, by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.
It was reported that 11 Cuban male migrants were apprehended on
Thursday the 9th of April 2020, in the Anguilla Cay area. They were
medically screened for COVID-19 and were cleared to Embark the HMBS
Nassau for transport to the Coral Harbour Base. They were examined by
the Ministry of Health Officials and eventually handed over to the
Department of Immigration. They are expected to be quarantined before
introduction to the General population at the Detention Center...
Bahamian Politics
FNM urges PLP to make suggestions for the common good -
Apr 14, 2020 - 2:40:37 PM
The Free National Movement issued the following statement regarding the PLP’s recent proposals regarding quarantined people:
“Under
the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, the FNM Government
has spared no time or resources in implementing and executing a robust
COVID-19 response and containment effort. From the ground up, the Minnis
Administration has built a strategy of prevention..
Bahamian Politics
DNA: BPL & Government should get their act together -
Apr 1, 2020 - 12:30:33 PM
There is so much that can be said about our preparation for the COVID-19
pandemic and the government’s response to this crisis to date. There is
a pattern that is developing when we consider our approach to
governance and more recently Hurricane Dorian. However, there is a time
for everything and that time is not now.
We are in a crisis of
epic proportions that requires us all to work together to nurture our
nation back to physical, economic, social and spiritual health...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Dr. Minnis leading on the containment of COVID-19 -
Mar 30, 2020 - 9:15:18 PM
The Free National Movement issued the following statement regarding
Monday’s resolution by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis to extend the
state of emergency to April 8:
“As the severity of the COVID-19
situation grows, elected leaders around the world are enacting responses
in effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Our Prime Minister,
Dr. Hubert Minnis, has acted swiftly, effectively and thoughtfully,
serving as a calming presence to all Bahamians as we deal with this
growing, global pandemic together...
Bahamian Politics
FMN: Dr. Minnis enacts new measures to protect public health -
Mar 25, 2020 - 10:15:40 PM
The Free National Movement issued the following statement regarding the
Prime Minister’s preventative measures in order to contain the spread of
COVID-19:
“As countries around the world continue to adapt to
the dangerous realities of the coronavirus pandemic, our Prime Minister,
Dr. Hubert Minnis, is making the tough but necessary decisions to
protect lives and mitigate the associated long-term economic impact...
Bahamian Politics
FNM Calls on PLP leadership to join the fight. stop political posturing -
Mar 20, 2020 - 5:42:51 PM
The Free National Movement issued the following statement regarding
Brave Davis’ response to the battle our country is fighting against
COVID-19:
“As the Prime Minister yesterday invoked emergency
powers and announced several precautionary measures to aid in the
prevention of widespread infection and contagion in The Bahamas –
working to unite the country in this fight – the PLP as if on cue
launched into a misguided attempt to insert partisan politics into the
growing crisis...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Prime Minister Minnis calls for unity to overcome crisis -
Mar 18, 2020 - 9:20:26 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement regarding today’s
address by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis:
“The
COVID-19 virus is unprecedented in nature and the Government is taking
the unprecedented steps to fight this growing, world-wide pandemic. Our
Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis, understands the challenges we are
facing and realizes that a crisis of this magnitude demands
extraordinary measures...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Government working aggressively to mitigate impact of COVID-19 outbreak -
Mar 17, 2020 - 11:00:35 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the FNM Government’s aggressive response to the COVID-19
outbreak in order to save lives and mitigate the associated economic
impact:
“In light of the looming health crisis brought about by
the COVID-19 virus outbreak, our Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is
showing the bi-partisan leadership our country needs as we face this
growing global pandemic...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PLP upset at progress for Grand Bahama -
Mar 3, 2020 - 4:48:09 PM
The rambling and incoherent remarks today by PLP Leader Philip Brave
Davis criticizing the Grand Lucayan sale were yet another example of the
PLP rooting for The Bahamas and Grand Bahama to fail.
Davis
looked depressed at PLP Headquarters due to the FNM Administration’s
success at selling the Grand Lucayan, creating jobs for Bahamians.
When
the PLP was voted out of office in a record landslide in May 2017,
there was no sale for the resort...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: No explanation for PLP’s lack of concern -
Feb 26, 2020 - 11:10:09 AM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the PLP’s continued failure to recognize the alleged victims
of Peter Nygard:
“The old saying goes: Sometimes when there is
smoke, there is fire. Yet in the case of their biggest donor, Peter
Nygard, the PLP acts as if ‘there is nothing to see here, move along’.
This in the face of more alleged victims coming forward since the filing
of the sex-ring lawsuit against Nygard, and even as the FBI raided his
company’s New York and California offices...
Bahamian Politics
FNm: PLP’s denial continues as they ignore the victims -
Feb 19, 2020 - 7:50:07 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the PLP’s defensive and deflective statement regarding their
ties to the Nygard sex-trafficking lawsuit:
“The PLP has sadly
become unhinged and incoherent as they continue to dismissively ignore
and shun the horrific claims made by the alleged victims of Peter Nygard
– the PLP’s most generous benefactor – in the recently filed
sex-trafficking lawsuit.
“The PLP seems to have found its role
as the public mouthpiece for the Nygard defense team as they attack the
lawsuit...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PLP neglects Bahamian victims of Nygard Sex trafficking case -
Feb 18, 2020 - 2:41:50 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the PLP’s response to that party’s implication in the Peter
Nygard sex trafficking class action lawsuit:
“Has the PLP no
shame? Have they no decency? Where is the sympathy and empathy for the
alleged victims of the Nygard sex trafficking ring? The wilful
callousness the PLP demonstrated toward the women who have come forward
was on display again...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PLP alleged involvement sex trafficking ring -
Feb 16, 2020 - 2:18:40 PM
The recent details revealed in a lawsuit in New York – which has been
reported on in the Bahamian media – alleging Peter Nygard’s involvement
in a sex trafficking ring are revolting beyond imagination.
The
pending class action lawsuit alleges Nygard preyed on young Bahamian
girls, some between the ages of 14 to 18 years. It is further alleged
that Nygard singled out vulnerable, impoverished young girls, who were
encouraged to drink wine laced with drugs and then taken to his room
where they were forced to perform sex acts...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PM Minnis outlines progress in Abaco, announces new jobs on the way -
Feb 12, 2020 - 9:23:10 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the Prime Minister’s speech last night discussing the
announcement of new projects and providing an update on the Dorian
relief effort:
“Last night our Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert
Minnis, delivered an optimistic update, revealing a Heads of Agreement
for a new five-star residential resort in South Abaco that will bring
jobs and aid in the economic revival of the island...
Bahamian Politics
Address by Leader Of The Opposition at National Progressive at Institute Town Hall Meeting -
Feb 5, 2020 - 10:34:42 AM
Thank you moderator and a pleasant good evening to all.
Many thanks to the National Progressive Institute, the organizers of
this auspicious event. I am honoured to participate in this event as we
begin this public and transparent process of dialogue with the Bahamian
people about their future.
First, a few words about the NPI. The
NPI is enshrined in the Constitution of the Progressive Liberal Party,
ratified in July 2019 as an Affiliate Organization of the PLP...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PM Minnis moving forward on rehabilitation of offenders -
Feb 3, 2020 - 7:30:55 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the Government’s effort to reform the criminal rehabilitation
process:
“Our Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis, is taking the
charge on the long overdue effort to reform criminal rehabilitation.
Thousands of our nation’s youth are being held back from pursuing their
dreams because of minimal drug charges and other small offenses...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Education investments showing return -
Feb 2, 2020 - 3:05:33 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the enrolment increases at the University of The Bahamas (UB):
“Before taking office in 2017, the FNM committed to raising the
standards of education, expanding educational opportunities for every
Bahamian and improving education overall. With enrolment increasing at
the University of The Bahamas, the Minnis Administration is making
positive progress and getting results...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Accomplishments putting FNM in Position for 2022 Victory -
Jan 23, 2020 - 9:45:30 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding Prime Minister Minnis’ speech on the 2022 re-election effort:
“The
FNM’s victory train has left the station and is moving full steam ahead
in preparation for a 2022 re-election victory. Our Prime Minister, Dr.
Hubert Minnis, set a vision for better education with success,
significantly improved infrastructure, provided tax relief and oversaw
positive economic growth for the first time in years...
Bahamian Politics
Leader of the Opposition on PLP attacks by the Prime Minister at FNM Rally -
Jan 23, 2020 - 5:47:33 PM
Our internal polls reveal universal disdain and condemnation for what transpired with the Prime Minister last night.
With
a struggling economy and a public purse under extreme pressure to meet
government expenses, the Prime Minister clearly deceived the entire
nation under the guise of a government sponsored Town Hall Meeting only
to further fleece Bahamian tax payers into funding an FMN rally...
