Bahamian Politics
DNA: The uneasiness of doing business in The Bahamas -
Oct 27, 2019 - 5:00:50 PM
On the campaign trail, the Free National Movement (FNM) campaigned on a
number of issues that were important to the Bahamian people and the
private sector. They created the impression that they cared about a fair
taxation system, meritocracy, fighting corruption and conflicts of
interest, freedom of information and improving the ease of doing
business.
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) like many
Bahamians was aware that the FNM was not truly committed to the promises
made...
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FNM: Prime Minister Minnis emphasizes commitment to accountability -
Oct 25, 2019 - 10:00:45 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the government’s commitment to maintaining accountably and
transparency throughout the recovery and reconstruction process:
“Since
taking office in 2017, our Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has
delivered on his commitment to bring transparency and accountability to
government...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: New Medical School bringing jobs to Grand Bahama -
Oct 23, 2019 - 9:45:38 AM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the announcement of the new medical school to be built in
Grand Bahama:
“Our Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is leading
The Bahamas’ recovery and reconstruction, with decisive action and a
clear focus on making progress in both Abaco and Grand Bahama. The
historic disaster that dealt a blow to our nation will take time to
heal, but it has not taken our government off course from its objective
to create more jobs and opportunity for all Bahamians...
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Senator Dr. Michael Darville on HOA for a Medical School on Grand Bahama -
Oct 22, 2019 - 2:50:18 PM
Yesterday (21 October 2019) the Bahamas Government signed a Heads of
Agreement with a newly formed entity called Western Atlantic University
School of Medicine Ltd. to establish and operate a School of Medicine in
Freeport.
According to the press release the university intends
to invest some 64 million dollars in Grand Bahama over the next ten
years and hopefully create hundreds of construction jobs and some
long-term employment opportunities...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Government not letting Dorian stifle job growth -
Oct 20, 2019 - 10:00:26 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding Baha Mar’s coming expansion and its resulting job growth:
“Our
Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis, and the FNM government are
continuing to focus on job growth and long-term economic growth, even as
they stage the most comprehensive disaster relief and recovery effort
in Bahamian history...
Bahamian Politics
DNA on resignation of Reece Chipman -
Oct 11, 2019 - 1:25:34 PM
The recent resignation of Reece Chipman from the Free National Movement
(FNM) came as no surprise to the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) and
many Bahamians.
The Member of Parliament for Centreville who was
responsible for unseating the former leader of the Progressive Liberal
Party (PLP) and former Prime Minister Perry Christie had been frustrated
with a government that lacks integrity, ethics and transparency...
Bahamian Politics
Philip Davis remarks at monthly press conference -
Oct 8, 2019 - 2:46:53 PM
Yesterday (Monday, 7 Oct 2019), my colleagues Glenys Hanna Martin,
Picewell Forbes MPs, Senator Clay Sweeting and I travelled to Abaco in
response to a call from residents in the Cays. We visited Man-O-War Cay
and Hope Town in Elbow Cay.
I first want to say that before going
to the Cays, we rode around Marsh Harbour. The stench of death is ever
present. There was a report that a trailer of bodies was overlooked and
only within the last week discovered...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: Same PLP, same neglect of responsibility -
Oct 8, 2019 - 2:25:48 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the PLP’s criticism of the Prime Minister’s consideration of
curfew in light of security concerns in the aftermath of Hurricane
Dorian:
“One side shows leadership, the other side keeps playing
partisan games. Most Bahamians realize that Prime Minister Dr. Hubert
Minnis is taking action to mitigate the issues we are facing in the
aftermath of Hurricane Dorian...
Bahamian Politics
DNA: Government’s actions worsen immigration fiasco -
Oct 1, 2019 - 2:30:24 PM
The government seems to be acting on the cogent messages and questions
within the recent press release issued by the Democratic National
Alliance (DNA) entitled Government must address immigration quandary.
This is apparent from the news headlines on the repatriation of
undocumented shelter migrants, work permit holders without employment
and enforcement of our immigration laws. Regrettably, the damage may
have already been done due to initial actions, inactions and negligence...
Bahamian Politics
FNM: PLP should participate before disparaging -
Sep 30, 2019 - 4:30:50 PM
The Free National Movement (FNM) issued the following statement
regarding the PLP’s criticism of the Government over the hurricane
relief effort:
“There is a time for politics and then there are
times for leadership. Partisan politicians – more interested in their
political fortunes – can’t tell the difference, while true leaders do.
Sadly, the PLP continues to reveal themselves to be the former, not the
latter...
Bahamian Politics
Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party on Hurricane Relief Concerns -
Sep 29, 2019 - 6:45:18 PM
The Prime Minister can fly off to New York, party with the rich and
famous, speak to the world audience and the Secretary General of the
United Nations, but is unable to speak to the Leader of the Opposition
in The Bahamas. Since he is intent on ignoring the PLP and the Leader of
the Opposition, we make public the following national issues:
The
people of Moore’s Island feel abandoned by the FNM government. They
have no running water. They complain of lack of a government presence
since the storm.
Yesterday the water system in Sandy Point, Abaco failed because the generator in the well field malfunctioned...
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DNA Response on the establishment of new Ministry -
Sep 22, 2019 - 7:00:03 PM
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) listened carefully to the Prime
Minister's press conference earlier today for much anticipated updates
on a comprehensive plan following Hurricane Dorian. We will address
various aspects of the statements made by the Prime Minister in multiple
releases. However, we are concerned about the proposed expansion of
government and increased layer of bureaucracy created by the
establishment of a new Ministry and the appointment of a new State
Minister...
Bahamian Politics
Leader of Opposition on Overview of post Hurricane activities -
Sep 10, 2019 - 1:19:33 PM
To date I have led a delegation to Moores Island, Treasure Cay, Grand
Bahama and just yesterday we landed in Marsh Harbour and left from Sandy
Point and had the opportunity to see much of the devastation wrought on
the super structure, infrastructure and most importantly, the impact it
had on the lives of thousands of Bahamians.
My delegation
comprised Deputy Leader Chester Cooper, MP for Englerston Glenys Hanna
Martin, Senators Darville and Coleby-Davis along with party officers.
On
each trip we carried a limited but a variety of supplies including
water, generators and canned and dry food products subject to the
capacity of the aircraft.
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Glenys Hanna-Martin on update on post hurricane activities -
Sep 10, 2019 - 1:16:36 PM
Yesterday
we traveled to Marsh Harbour, and Spring City, Abaco. I accompanied the
Leader there and we were able to view first hand the devastation and
destruction wrought by Hurricane Dorian
The Leader has appointed a
Disaster Relief Committee dubbed Operation Restoration which I co-Chair
with Sen Michael Darville who is today in Freeport overseeing our
efforts there including the distribution of meals to approximately 200
people daily.
The Leader has appointed a Disaster Relief Committee dubbed Operation
Restoration which I co-Chair with Sen Michael Darville who is today in
Freeport overseeing our efforts there including the distribution of
meals to approximately 200 people daily...
Bahamian Politics
Remarks by Philip Brave Davis at The Pan American Games Awards Ceremony -
Aug 28, 2019 - 6:00:19 PM
I fully adopt the establish protocol.
Many thanks to the Bahamas Olympic Committee for your kind invitation to
participate in this special event in the life of our young athletes. A
pleasant good evening to all assembled here, especially the family,
friends and supporters of our young athletes who continue to inspire a
generation of Bahamians while strengthening the Bahamas global sports
brand...
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DNA: Government must now answer on corruption -
Aug 28, 2019 - 3:40:58 PM
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has reviewed the recent
ruling by the Court of Appeal in the Frank Smith matter. According to
court documents, the appellate court dismissed the argument made by the
prosecution that Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson-Pratt erred in her
ruling that Ms. Barbara Hanna was not a reliable witness and therefore,
there was no case to answer. While the Court of Appeal acknowledged that
the Chief Magistrate made some procedural missteps, they concluded that
there was an 'abundance of examples of doubtful testimony' from Ms.
Hanna...
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Davis in response to government's 'frank' meeting with union leader -
Aug 26, 2019 - 11:00:25 PM
The so called 'frank' meeting between the government and labour unions
on the 24th August achieved nothing and exposed the public to what the
PLP had asserted and predicted over two budget cycles: the government's
financial administration was wanting and the Finance Minister did not
and still does not know what he was doing.
The PLP decried the
$60 million lump sum payment to one vendor; the unsolicited tax breaks
to companies with turnovers in excess of $50 million...
Bahamian Politics
PLP Leader and Spokesman on BPL and National Energy Policy -
Aug 11, 2019 - 8:43:46 PM
Good afternoon
After all of the touring and explanations by BPL
this afternoon, the power is still off and there is no end in sight to
the power cuts.
This afternoon throughout the island of new
Providence, the power is off in large swaths of neighborhoods. As a
result...
Bahamian Politics
DNA responds to May 2019 Labour Force Survey -
Aug 11, 2019 - 3:50:13 PM
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) acknowledges the labour force
survey results recently released by the Department of Statistics. The
results come at a time when the government is desperate for some
positive news to distract us from the national crisis that continues to
inflict much suffering on residents due to massive load shedding by
Bahamas Power & Light, conflicts of interest scandals and the
obvious leadership deficit in government...
Bahamian Politics
DNA Chairman: DNA on Compass Point Saga -
Aug 8, 2019 - 12:31:31 PM
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is deeply concerned by the recent
saga involving the owner of Compass Point Resort and the Government of
The Bahamas.
It was disappointing to see a foreign investor
lambast a sitting administration while using the employment of Bahamian
workers as a bargaining tool. Simply put, it is totally unacceptable for
any investor to use Bahamians as pawns to force the government to meet
his demands...
