Bahamian Politics
Statement by Brave Davis on the detention of Shane Gibson -
Aug 4, 2017 - 10:02:00 AM
Statement by Hon. Philip Brave Davis:
I was appalled and outraged
at the way Shane Gibson, my former Cabinet Colleague, was dealt with by
the police today. It was obvious that the man was in physical pain. I am
advised that he is recently recovering from surgery. It appears that
none of this was taken into account as he was dragged to court, hobbling
this afternoon. In fact, he had crutches medically ordered because of
his condition and they were deliberately taken away by the police.
His
rights did not end upon his detention, arrest or having been charged.
It is the enjoyment of rights that preserve the dignity of human
existence. PLPs and others of goodwill are unsettled about what is
taking place and where this is taking this country...
Bahamian Politics
GBHRA : Let the chips fall where they may -
Aug 3, 2017 - 3:30:59 PM
The Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) is shocked and
appalled by the cynical posturing of the Progressive Liberal Party in
the face of an ongoing anti-corruption probe.
If PLP attorney
Wayne Monroe has information regarding alleged FNM corruption, he should
turn it over to the police immediately and let the chips fall where
they may...
Bahamian Politics
Senator Jamal Moss responds official opposition leader's address -
Aug 1, 2017 - 12:00:40 AM
Leader of the Official Opposition Hon. Philip “Brave” Davis responded to
the Dr. The Hon. Hubert Minnis’ national address in a press statement
released on July 27, 2017 with the clear intention of reframing its
content. The national address of July 26, 2017 sent a clear message —
this administration is committed to good governance, directly addressing
the concerns of the Bahamian people, and reversing the negative effects
of the reckless behavior of the former administration. Davis’ response
focused specifically on the economic state of The Bahamas, knowing the
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)-led government is responsible for the
current state of affairs.
On June 26, 2017, in my contribution to
the budget debate, I called on the previous administration to make an
apology to the Bahamian people for wasting money, and
Bahamian Politics
Bahamas Opposition leader responds to PM Minnis -
Jul 31, 2017 - 11:14:08 PM
My Fellow Bahamians:
At the recent celebrations of the 44th
Anniversary of Independence of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, many
prayers were said for the nation: for our people, our leaders and the
life of the country. It is a time when Bahamians come together to give
thanks for God’s gracious gift to us; a time when Bahamians reflect on
our journey thus far, and a time when the country unites behind a common
purpose, namely a better future for all.
After the Prime
Minister’s first address to the nation last week, we in The Opposition
are left perplexed that the address did not reflect the vision of Hope
put forward at Independence. Instead of seizing the opportunity to unite
the country after a hard-fought election, he chose to continue the
divisive rhetoric,
Bahamian Politics
National address by Bahamas opposition leader Brave Davis -
Jul 31, 2017 - 4:11:01 PM
National Address by Hon. Phillip Davis Leader of the Opposition in
Response To Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Hubert Minnis on Monday, July 31st,
2017 8:00 p.m.
My Fellow Bahamians:
At the recent
celebrations of the 44th Anniversary of Independence of The Commonwealth
of The Bahamas, many prayers were said for the nation: for our people,
our leaders and the life of the country. It is a time when Bahamians
come together to give thanks for God’s gracious gift to us; a time when
Bahamians reflect on our journey thus far, and a time when the country
unites behind a common purpose, namely a better future for all.
After
the Prime Minister’s first address to the nation last week, we in The
Opposition are left perplexed that the address did not reflect the
vision of Hope put forward at Independence...
Bahamian Politics
The opposition exposing themselves with their blah, blah blah... -
Jul 31, 2017 - 1:04:35 AM
An Official Opposition (PLP) member has exposed his
party’s Achilles heel when expressing contempt for the newly elected
Prime Minister’s national address.
The spokesman’s comments that follow confirm the last government lived in an alternate universe.
PLP Comment: “What concerned me about the speech is why do they keep talking down this economy?”
Response:
Providing an honest assessment of the state of the economy is not
talking it down. Those of us that live in reality understand how long
the economy has been on a downward trend and this must be reversed. The
policies of the former government were compounding the economic
problems.
Bahamian Politics
PLP witch hunt claims are the height of hypocrisy -
Jul 23, 2017 - 10:44:53 PM
The Grand Bahama Human Rights Association is shocked and appalled by
the cynical posturing of the Progressive Liberal Party in the face of
an ongoing anti-corruption probe.
With several senior members
questioned by police and two facing charges, PLP operatives now say they
may seek to apply to the United Nations and the OAS for protection.
Recognizing
the right of any citizen to seek such protection, the GBHRA
nevertheless calls upon the PLP to clarify its sudden change of heart
and about-face regarding questions of individual rights, abuse of power
and the role of international institutions.
Can this be the same PLP that, while in office, accused the GBHRA of being traitors
Bahamian Politics
“FNM Victimized NIB Employees,” says Davis -
Jul 6, 2017 - 6:06:29 PM
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)
Interim Leader Philip Davis has lambasted the Free National Movement
(FNM) and its leader Dr. Hubert Minnis for victimization, after several
senior National Insurance Board (NIB) employees were placed on paid
leave.
In a statement yesterday, Mr. Davis called the move
vengeful and said the FNM learned nothing about governance during their
time as opposition.
“The Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, who is
also the minister responsible for the National Insurance Board, must
immediately inform the country why at least three employees of the
National Insurance Board were summarily dismissed...
Bahamian Politics
Budget Debate by Senator Fred Mitchell -
Jun 27, 2017 - 11:05:23 PM
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln.
Shakespeare
tells us about the winter of our discontent. This is winter for the
PLP. It will be cold, bitter and long as winters often are. But as sure
as the sun will shine tomorrow, spring will come and then summer. The
inevitable move of the seasons of life. It is cyclical. Everything
must change. In the moment and the twinkling of an eye, we shall all be
changed.
I sent a private message to PLPs who were despairing to
tell them that they should stop wringing their hands. What has happened
in the general election is neither messianic nor apocalyptic. It is
simply an election...
Bahamian Politics
Senator Hon. Jamal Moss Budget Contribution -
Jun 27, 2017 - 11:01:13 AM
The following is the 2017 Budget Presentation by Senator Hon. Jamal Moss:
MADAM PRESIDENT
I rise this day in this Honourable Chamber, on the strength of none other than God, Almighty.
I, would like to express, my sincere and warm gratitude, to those who
have played a role, in my being here today. I will forever be grateful
to you and for what you have done to motivate me and aid me along my
life's journey...
Bahamian Politics
Opposition Senator, Coleby-Davis 2017 Budget Presentation -
Jun 26, 2017 - 5:50:22 PM
I feel extremely blessed to formally address this place for the very
first time. Additionally, I count this a privilege and one of my most
proud moments as a young professional; to have been afforded this
opportunity to take part in the continued effort to build, empower and
unite this great country, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. I pray that
God grants me continued favor and my contributions in this place will be
beneficial to the betterment of the Bahamian society, and by extension
the Bahamian people.
I wish to extend praise and adoration to the Heavenly Father, who has
instilled in me the faith and confidence to be fearless, work hard and
reach for the sky, because it is indeed the limit!
Bahamian Politics
Leader of Opposition Brave Davis on BahaMar Documents Unsealing -
Jun 26, 2017 - 6:59:27 AM
Last week, with great fanfare, Prime Minister Minnis announced in the House of Assembly that the BahaMar deal had been unsealed. However he did not have the
courage to own up to the facts of the deal, which he left to the Attorney-General, Carl Bethel, QC.
The Attorney-General revealed that there is nothing out of the ordinary about the
BahaMar Agreement.
He recommended that the government honour the lawful contracts of the previous
administration...
Bahamian Politics
Senator Dr. Michael Darville 2017/2018 Budget Contribution -
Jun 24, 2017 - 10:02:59 PM
Senator, The Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville Contribution to the 2017
- 2018 Budget Honourable Senate of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on
Friday, 23rd June, 2017:
Thank you, Madam President, and once again congratulations to you, and all Honourable Senators around the table.
Madam President, today I rise to make my contribution to the 2017 - 2018 Budget debate.
Madam President, after experiencing a major defeat at the polls a few
weeks ago, and having an opportunity to reflect on our successes and
mistakes, I remain resolute that Progressive Liberal Party is still the
only political organization that can effectively navigate our country
though the turbulent waters that lie ahead; and I remain confident that
time will prove this statement to be true...
Bahamian Politics
Senator Fred Mitchell on Raising a Matter of Privilege -
Jun 22, 2017 - 9:47:45 PM
I have received a number of inquiries from my family and from the Leader
of the Opposition about a campaign of full page ads that is being run
in The Tribune by a nameless, faceless group calling itself Committee
Against Mitchell or Bahamians Against Mitchell. These ads have been
running continuously on the back pages of The Tribune as full pages for a
number of weeks since the general election. They are defamatory.
I wish to say that our investigators have determined who the author of
these ads is and they are satisfied that there is no such Committee but
that this is another disguise which is used by a well known attorney to
attack his political opponents.
I will formally lay over a complaint of breach of privilege in due course pursuant to the rules of the Senate and in due time...
Bahamian Politics
Leader of The Opposition responds to Prime Minister and Govt. Ministers -
Jun 22, 2017 - 3:02:50 PM
Statement by the Hon Philip Davis MP, Leader of the Opposition Progressive Liberal Party House of Assembly:
In
the House of Assembly, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and some of his
Ministers made certain assertions. Invariably, though, attempts to prove
lies will always prove fruitless. I do not now, nor have I ever,
condoned or encouraged wrongdoing. Threats will not change this. We do
not seek to excuse. We seek to share full facts and welcome any
investigations into these facts.
Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF)
The
allegation that the PLP allowed the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk
Insurance Facility (CCRIF) payments to lapse, causing the forfeiture of
up to $33 million in damages for Hurricane Matthew is false...
Bahamian Politics
PLP Leader Philip Brave Davis MP presentation on 2017/2018 budget (pdf) -
Jun 21, 2017 - 11:55:49 AM
I rise on behalf of the good and resilient people of the great
constituency of Cat Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador. As in all things I
first give thanks to Almighty God for all of His many blessings. I
repose absolute faith and confidence in Him and endeavor to cause my
words, thoughts, and actions to please Him.
I have had the humble
pleasure of bringing Cat Island’s voice to this Place for five non-
consecutive terms beginning with the By-Election in January of 1992; Rum
Cay and San Salvador were later added at the General Elections in
August of that year.
My constituents have consistently believed in
me. They have trusted me to come here to advocate on their behalf and,
for that trust, again I pledge to work diligently on their behalf so as
to prove myself worthy of their continued support.
Before I
address, what I consider to be an egregious issue, I take this
opportunity to thank my wife Ann Marie and our children, who have stood
by me without faltering...
Bahamian Politics
Former Chairman of Airport Authority and NAD Statement -
Jun 19, 2017 - 9:24:20 AM
STATEMENT BY ANTHONY A. McKINNEY, QC, former Chairman of Nassau Airport
Development Company Limited (“NAD”) in reply to Statements made in the
House of Assembly by the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism,
Aviation & Bahamasair with respect to PatMor Limited (a tenant at
the Lynden Pindling International Airport).
1) When the Board took office on 1st July, 2012, PatMor was the tenant
or lessee with respect to five (5) rental units in the Lynden Pindling
International Airport. At this time, PatMor rent payment obligations to
NAD were in arrears in the aggregate amount of $1.2M...
Bahamian Politics
Ian Poitier responds to statement by tourism minister D’Aguilar in HOA -
Jun 19, 2017 - 12:32:23 AM
Early on Friday morning, I was made aware of statements made in the
House of Assembly last Thursday night (June 15th) by the Minister of
Tourism, Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar.
Although he did not mention me
by name, taking together all the details mentioned, I surmised that he
was referring to me. Others have clearly concluded the same.
In his remarks relating to me, the Minister made the following allegations:
1) That there was something ‘fishy’ about my consultancy with the Government
2) That Executives at the Ministry of Tourism think that whatever work I’ve done
doesn’t represent value for money...
Bahamian Politics
Hon. Hanna-Martin reponds to House comments attributed to Minister of Tourism -
Jun 18, 2017 - 6:19:24 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a press statement from the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin:
It is very unfortunate that the new Minister of Aviation has sought to
cast aspersion on the former NAD Board while speaking in the House of
Assembly, a place where members of that Board cannot defend themselves.
The new Minister alleged impropriety on the part of the Board which
comprises respected Bahamian men and women, from various professional
backgrounds and in respect of which each has distinguished him or
herself; that Board also includes the CEO of Vantage Group of Companies...
Bahamian Politics
Statement by Senator Darville by opposition spokesperson on health -
Jun 18, 2017 - 5:32:08 PM
"Dr. Sands needs to lay all hospital contracts to prove his claims, or apologize to the Bahamian people"
During
his budget debate, Health Minister Hon. Dr. Duane Sands indicated that
the former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration awarded ninety
million dollars ($90,000,000.00) worth of healthcare contracts, weeks
before the general election; and made specific reference to the awarding
of a five hundred thousand dollar monthly maintenance contract for the
mini hospital in Abaco while the facility was closed, and a four hundred
and twenty four thousand dollar ($424,000.00) monthly maintenance
contract for the mini hospital in Exuma, by way of the Department of
Public Health. These statements are absolutely untrue.
