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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Nassau, Bahamas - Dr. Minnis, Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM), issued the following statement on the FNM’s anti-corruption plan for a new and better Bahamas:
At the very outset of their administration the PLP has sought to enrich themselves and their political cronies. It was one of their own MPs, in a moment of candour that stated publicly that the PLP, ‘help(s) those who help you.' As far as the PLP is concerned, when it comes to awarding lucrative government contracts only PLP supporters need apply.
“Bahamians deserve better. They deserve a government focused on helping them and working towards making their lives better – not a government focused on helping themselves and their friends at the expense of all the people. The FNM will enact tough, new anti-corruption laws that will bring about true transparency and hold government accountable to the people.
The FNM government will enact:
A new Freedom of Information Act–that will make it easier for all Bahamians to have full access to the workings and the decisions of the government.
The Whistle Blower Protection Act- to protect those persons who are willing to report illegal activities by those in government.
Strengthening the Prevention of Corruption and Bribery Act so that politicians are held accountable for any corrupt activities.
Term limits for Prime Ministers to ensure that no politician can abuse their mandate to serve the people by manipulating the levers of government to attain absolute power.
A recall system for poorly performing MP’s– to ensure that MPs faithfully serve the people who elected them.
Transparency in Government Act that will ensure that funding allocated to MP’s will be utilized for specific projects identified by their constituencies.
Make the Public Disclosure Commission independent and free from political oversight.
“Our goal at the FNM is to return power to the people. That only happens through true transparency and accountability. The people deserve to know they have a government working for them, not working to enrich themselves. The Bahamian people matter! And FNM will work hard every day and in every way to give them better.”
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