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Sidney Collie on Edison Key’s Decision to Not Run Again
By Free National Movement
Dec 7, 2016 - 11:29:02 AM

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Nassau, Bahamas - Sidney Collie, Chairman of the Free National Movement (FNM), issued the following statement on Edison Key’s decision to not run again:
 
“It is with deep appreciation and much respect for his long years of exemplary faithful service to The Bahamas the people of Abaco, and his constituents that we thank the Hon. Edison Key for his service to our country. Mr. Key has served with distinction and we celebrate his long and unwavering commitment to The Bahamas and his dedication to his constituents, all of Abaco and to the Bahamian people as he serves out the remainder of his term in office.”
 
“Last year, Mr. Key informed the FNM and the constituency association of Central and South Abaco that he would not be seeking nomination for the constituency as he would be retiring from frontline politics at the end of the present parliamentary term. He also encouraged the constituency association to identify a suitable replacement.  In accordance with his request the Central and South Abaco branch of the FNM started upon a process of identifying applicants for consideration and approval by the Central Council of The Party."
 
"On Friday last Deputy Leader Turnquest led a delegation, which included myself and of members of the party’s candidates search committee, to meet with the South Abaco constituency association to solicit their views.  We also met with a cross section of the community who attended a public meeting to hear their views as well.  Contrary to what was reported in the newspapers Dr. Minnis was not in Abaco and the meeting was not held in secret but was widely advertised both on TV and radio."
 
"I wish to make it clear that no decision has been made by the Central Council with respect to the Central and South Abaco Constituency as the interview process is continuing.  The FNM is committed to listening to the wishes of the people in the various constituencies and will shortly present a Change Team to replace the failed PLP Government next year.  While we hope that Mr. Key continues to support the FNM as he has done tirelessly for years, we wish Mr. Key and his family God Speed in their future endeavors.”

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