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Last Updated: May 2, 2017 - 9:44:21 PM |
 Nassau, Bahamas - Sidney Collie, Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman, issued the
following statement regarding Grand Bahama Junkanoo Carnival:
“It comes as no surprise that the reports coming in from Grand Bahama
say this year’s Junkanoo Carnival saw significantly lower turnout than
last year. According to one official, less than 1,000 people attended
the second of the two-day event. This is a stark difference to years
past when attendance could reach upwards of 16,000 or even 18,000
attendees. Everything this inept Government touches or attempts to
manage falls apart.
“And of course, this delusional Government acts surprised that their
indecision on changing the event’s date would have a negative impact on
attendance. They were warned of this, but they ignored the warnings as
is typical for the PLP. Now they are running away from accountability
caused by their mismanagement, pointing fingers and offering worn out
excuses like their excuse this year of tightening budgets.
“But while the government ducks and hides from accountability, local
businesses in a struggling economy are the ones that truly feel the
loss. The event’s contracted organizer Unique Bahamas International
(UBI) has already taken steps to sue the National Festival Company for
breeching their contract. While UBI was contracted to perform a number
of duties utilizing local, Bahamian talent, National Festival Company
instead solicited tenders for the work.
“How can this government claim that they care about Bahamians? At every
opportunity, the PLP hangs local businesses out to dry while cozying up
to their friends and allies. Grand Bahama’s economic struggles are well
known yet perpetually ignored by a greedy government that looks past the
people in their pursuit for personal gain.
“The PLP’s uncaring, deceitful practices that squander economic
opportunities for anyone other than themselves is just as concerning as
their obvious incompetence.On May 10th, a vote for an FNM
government is a vote for a Government that will put you first. We will
work night and day to unshackle competition and give all Bahamians a
chance at creating their own success, they will no longer be subjected
to the whims of an inept Government focused on enriching themselves at
the people’s expense”.
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