Bahamian Politics
DNA: PM Minnis deceived the Bahamian people -
Jan 23, 2020 - 10:04:32 AM
Last evening the nation's partisan Prime Minister deceived the Bahamian
people and further demonstrated that he is out of touch with the needs
and the concerns of Bahamians. At an FNM rally disguised as a Town Hall
Meeting, the Prime Minister as usual showed no care or compassion for
the plight of the tens of thousands of Bahamians who are suffering as a
result of his poor policies. Although the advertised Town Hall Meeting
flyer bore the national Coat of Arms, he addressed FNMs rather than
Bahamians at a public space paid for by Bahamian taxpayers...
Bahamian Politics
Leader of the Opposition on the PM and the Marijuana Commission's Preliminary Report -
Jan 22, 2020 - 2:00:49 PM
I have read the Prime Minister's incredible statements about the
Marijuana Commission, the PLP'S record on marijuana and his claims
about protecting the poor. The Prime Minister is not speaking the truth
on any of those matters.
The Prime Minister says the PLP did
nothing on marijuana. This is false. It was the PLP who appointed Bishop
Simeon Hall to the Caricom Commission on marijuana...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PLP – Partner to The Bahamas or Antagonist? -
Jan 19, 2020 - 1:15:27 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the PLP’s mounting effort to belittle the international
community’s contribution to The Bahamas’ recovery effort:
“A
catastrophic hurricane slammed into The Bahamas, bringing damage of
biblical proportions to some of our islands. Our Government led by our
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis swung into action and continues to work
every angle to help the victims of this terrible hurricane as they
start what will be a long recovery...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Brave Davis struggling to Downplay FNM’s Leadership -
Jan 15, 2020 - 6:34:17 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding Brave Davis’ response to the success of the Hurricane Dorian
Pledging Conference:
“Leave it to the woeful PLP’s self-anointed
‘mastermind’, the old and tired Brave Davis, to search for an angle to
attack a positive, success in the Hurricane Dorian efforts. Not only
were Brave’s latest attacks on the success of the Hurricane Dorian
Pledging Conference non-sensical and illogical, but they are also tinged
with Davis’ own sour grapes – maybe for past failed leadership to
deliver such results in the wake of Hurricane Matthew...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: A Recovery built on trust and accountability -
Jan 14, 2020 - 6:03:54 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding yesterday’s success at the Hurricane Dorian Pledge Conference:
“A glaring difference between this Administration’s management
of disaster recovery versus the woeful PLP, after Hurricane Matthew in
2016, is trust and accountability. $1.5 billion in pledges were captured
at yesterday’s Hurricane Dorian Pledge Conference, demonstrating the
international community’s trust in the FNM Government’s ability to
manage donated funds appropriately...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Minnis Leading from the Front on Post-Dorian Recovery -
Jan 14, 2020 - 12:00:27 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s Hurricane Dorian Pledging Conference:
“Bahamians
deserve elected leaders who take initiative and provide leadership,
even during turbulent times. Time and time again this is the leadership
we’re seeing from Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, including his
efforts seeking assistance in procuring disaster recovery funds...
Bahamian Politics
DNA: Has the PM lost confidence in Health Minister? -
Jan 13, 2020 - 11:33:32 AM
The abrupt transfer of the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana
(Marijuana Commission) from the Ministry of Health to the Office of the
Prime Minister raises major concerns about the current administration
and leaves many unanswered questions. This brings about a feeling of
déjà vu for many who recall the unceremonious transfer of the BEST
Commission from the Ministry of the Environment and Housing to the
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)...
Bahamian Politics
Opposition Leader's Monthly Press Conference remarks -
Jan 7, 2020 - 10:45:05 PM
Good morning to all and a Happy New Year. I wish for all of you, health, safety, happiness and prosperity.
I
also take this opportunity to congratulate the newest member of the
Bahamas Supreme Court, Mr. Loren Klein. A career public servant, Mr.
Klein served with distinction as a senior officer on the Royal Bahamas
Defence Force...
Bahamian Politics
DNA: Bahamasair saga is a national disgrace -
Jan 7, 2020 - 5:41:22 PM
The national carrier has been plagued by political interference,
mismanagement and inefficiencies for decades. Successive administrations
led by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and Free National Movement
(FNM) have presided over the deterioration of the operations and
financial position of Bahamasair.
The Democratic National
Alliance (DNA) has noted numerous media reports in relation to the
failure of Bahamasair to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) standards...
Bahamian Politics
DNA: FNM’s Campaign promises and lies -
Jan 7, 2020 - 1:15:59 PM
As we entered a new year, the Bahamian people expected to be inspired
that the days ahead will be brighter than those behind them. Individuals
still seeking some normalcy in their lives after Hurricane Dorian
awaited a message of hope and a cogent plan for the future. Many
struggling residents that are being pushed towards poverty wanted to
know that relief is in sight. The Prime Minister failed us all when he
showed that his focus and motivation is his re-election to office.
Bahamians are extremely disappointed in a Prime Minister that professes a
concern for the people but whose policies have done more damage to the
financial status of Bahamians than any of his predecessors...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PLP makes it clear; no apology for negligence -
Jan 5, 2020 - 4:15:51 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding recent reports of “dubious” contracts signed by the Ministry
of Health during the Christie Administration:
“Sadly it comes as
no surprise that the Christie Administration locked the Ministry of
Health into $70 million in contracts without the funding to complete the
projects, even sending down payments with no intention of finalizing
the work. Looking back...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PLP still irresponsible -
Dec 15, 2019 - 7:20:50 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding Brave Davis’ failed motion of no confidence against Prime
Minister Minnis:
“Like relics of the past, the latest
politically motivated stunt by the old and tired Brave Davis and his
most loyal henchman, Fred Mitchell, only serves to remind Bahamians why
they cast aside the woeful PLP in historic fashion in 2017...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Failed vote of no confidence a waste of time -
Dec 12, 2019 - 10:04:42 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement regarding the PLP’s failed motion of no confidence:
“To
no one's surprise the woeful PLP’s ill-advised, ill-conceived, partisan
political no confidence stunt, led by the old and tired Brave Davis,
fell flat on its face - a complete failure. What it did do was waste
valuable time and drew attention away from pressing issues like the
recovery efforts being implemented in the wake of Hurricane Dorian...
Bahamian Politics
DNA Investigate Education Loan Scandal -
Dec 11, 2019 - 3:20:27 PM
According to media reports, three members of the Minnis-led Free
National Movement (FNM) administration - one in the Senate and two
sitting as Members of Parliament in the House of Assembly, have for
more than a decade, owed thousands of dollars to the Education Loan
Authority (ELA) of The Bahamas.
It is alleged that the Minister
of Youth, Sports and Culture - Lanisha Rolle and MP for West End and
Bimini - Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe are confirmed to be paying on their
debts...
Bahamian Politics
DNA outlines case for no confidence in Prime Minister -
Dec 10, 2019 - 10:20:31 AM
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) called for a vote of no
confidence in Prime Minister Hubert Minnis on July 16, 2019 following
damning revelations on the circumstances surrounding the award of a
contract to a sitting Cabinet Minister.
We urged the Leader of
the Official Opposition to exercise his constitutional duties for which
he is paid by taxpayers in The Bahamas...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Ill-Timed Political Theatre by Brave Davis -
Dec 8, 2019 - 3:31:24 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding Brave Davis’ motion to bring forward a vote of no confidence
in the Prime Minister:
“The woeful PLP’s objection to FNM
policies is nothing new. However, their opposition to improving the
state of The Bahamas, for political reasons, is a new low in Bahamian
politics. Brave’s attempt to score political points off the suffering of
Bahamians after Hurricane Dorian is a disgusting and ill-timed instance
of political theatre...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PLP Undermining progress for politics -
Dec 6, 2019 - 7:40:29 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the PLP’s proposed vote of no confidence in Prime Minister
Minnis:
“A partisan political manoeuvre, by a blatantly political
Brave Davis and his PLP flock, bereft of ideas and solutions to many of
the problems they created for our country in their disastrous reign in
government...
Bahamian Politics
DNA: How many times will the government be blindsided -
Dec 4, 2019 - 7:15:23 PM
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is disappointed that despite all
the efforts made by The Bahamas to adhere to international standards,
our nation has been placed on an adverse listing yet again. According to
media reports, The Bahamas has been added to a blacklist of tax havens
by France. The premise for this action has been identified as a lack of
enough cooperation on financial transparency.
The current administration has presided over multiple blacklisting of
The Bahamas by the European Union, Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD), Financial Action Task Force (FATF)...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Chester Cooper still clinging to the past -
Dec 4, 2019 - 4:30:44 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding Chester Cooper’s call for the Prime Minister’s resignation:
“In
May 2017, Bahamians overwhelmingly voted to end the corruption,
incompetence and neglect of the woeful PLP, led by a Christie
Administration that looked out for its corrupt politicians more than the
people they were elected to represent. The election result came as a
shock to no one...
