Nassau, Bahamas - The following are remarks by
Bradley B. Roberts,
National Chairman,
Progressive Liberal Party:
Three days after being
publicly invited to a briefing by the Prime Minister on the critically
important issue of Baha Mar and its impact on the economy and Bahamian workers,
Minnis remains a no show.
The government has
petitioned the Supreme Court in the public interest and national sovereignty,
but Minnis remains a no show, hidden in the tall grasses pretending to care
about the impacted workers when his actions indicate clearly that he is hoping
to use the Baha Mar bankruptcy filing and the uncertainty facing thousands of
workers to advance his personal political agenda. This is disgraceful.
Even former cabinet
minister Brent Symonette rose above the political fray to defend the sovereign
of The Bahamas and the national dignity of the Bahamian people against abuse
and disrespect; Brent Symonette got it right. Minnis, who is the leader of the
FNM should be setting this type of statesman-like example. At the very least,
he should have demonstrated some level of interest in the work of the
government on behalf of the Bahamian people to bring resolution to this
national issue. Dr. Minnis is reminded that he is a SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE, part
of the government, holds a constitutional position and has a
responsibility to the people of the Bahamas who pay his salary.
The current commercial
dispute between three private entities contractually obligated to each other is
highly unfortunate, but governments must intervene to protect the public
interest.
Dr. Minnis is well
advised to abandon his silly and selfish political game and make an attempt to
at least appear to be interested in the well being of Bahamians.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
