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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 former Baha Mar employees finally receiving their back wages:
“The Free National Movement is happy that the long ordeal for thousands of Bahamians is finally over and they have started to receive their wages for completed work that are long past due. The FNM stood with the people for over a year as we carried this fight forward, holding the PLP Government’s feet to the fire over this matter forcing them to face the voices they so often ignore or silence. Last week, when The Bahamas found out that the PLP’s secret deal did not include the payment of CCA contractors for work done at Baha Mar, we once again stood with the people and let our voices be heard, calling on the embattled Prime Minister to address this injustice. We are pleased to learn that the Chinese will also be paying these contractors now. It is always a good day for The Bahamas when the PLP finally decides to take the side of the Bahamian people over their Chinese allies.”
“Regardless of what our opponents say, the FNM has always welcomed the news that an agreement had been reached to complete the Baha Mar project. However, the Free National Movement is still concerned and troubled by the lack of transparency and details, shrouded in secrecy and then sealed by the courts on behalf of this Government. So while this is a happy day for so many contractors that were resolute for work that they did, we should realize that this was only addressed because the people were aware of this travesty. We joined with them to right this wrong, but what about all the details of this secret deal we are NOT aware of? This incident cries out for more transparency because that’s the only way we can have true accountability. It’s time for the PLP and the embattled Prime Minister to finally unseal the deal!
“Until they do, the FNM will stay vigilant to hold them accountable and seek out more details. The PLP has made promises before – but have failed to follow through and it’s the Bahamian people that suffer. We will work every day to see that doesn’t happen.”
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