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DNA PR: It's time to change the system

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:45:00 EDT

The Prime Minister came out of hiding and concluded the final chapter of his mind games earlier today when he finally announced that the general elections will be held on September 16, 2021. This is welcome news for our people who have been ready to vote this uncaring and incompetent government out of office.

Bahamians now know that the Prime Minister lied when he stated that elections will not be held until 2022. We now know that the Prime Minister lied when he promised to implement fixed election dates...

DNA on Extension of Emergency Orders

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:28:41 EDT

The Prime Minister delivered another drawn out speech that was focused heavily on vaccines, curfews and long overdue efforts to bolster a burdened healthcare system facing collapse. A comprehensive plan to address the recent surge in COVID-19 cases was again missing from the latest national address.

Bahamians will recall that the Attorney General advised the nation in October 2020 that a medical emergency bill was being drafted to replace the Emergency Orders. In February 2021...

DNA on shanty town demolition court order

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:55:35 EDT

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) notes the recent ruling by a Supreme Court judge which halted the ongoing demolition of shanty town structures and the response by Cabinet Ministers to this decision. Members of the Executive arm of government have come out to condemn the action of the Judiciary in the face of public outrage.

The separation of powers in theory and in practice are important tenets of our system of government. While many Bahamians disagree with the ruling...

DNA on new lockdowns on Family Islands

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:00:03 EDT

It is the government's duty to make prudent and logical decisions grounded in proper data analysis and science. Bahamians expect their leaders to come up with creative ideas in the face of unprecedented challenges. Decisions should not be made based solely on convenience without considering the livelihood of our citizens.

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) maintains that we must be strategic and intentional in our fight against this pandemic. We must strike the right balance between maintaining the quality of life of our citizens...

PLP Candidate for North Andros and The Berry Islands on Lockdowns in The Berry Islands and Andros

Mon, 24 May 2021 19:35:15 EDT

Due to increased cases of COVID-19 on Andros and in the Berry Islands, the government of The Bahamas placed Bullocks Harbour and Great Harbour Cay on a two-week lockdown on Saturday May 22nd, 2021 and North and Central Andros on a two-week lockdown effective Monday May 24th, 2021 at 8 p.m.

These new measures add to the many hardships facing the people of North Andros and The Berry Islands...