Not allowing the opposition to speak because you fear what they may say is a truly "Brave" move by the PM.

Someone can't read...or lacks critical thinking skills...or both.

That would be you

Yes suspending them is the correct thing after what they did. However they did what they did as they were not allowed to speak on important matters. That is because the so called "Brave" PM did not want them to

The Speaker of the Bahamian House of Assembly, who also serves as the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Member of Parliament for Bamboo Town, appears to misunderstand the impartial and balanced nature of her role. The Speaker's primary responsibility is to act as a neutral arbiter, ensuring fair and respectful deliberation for all members of the House, irrespective of political affiliation. However, recent actions suggest an unfortunate bias, as the Speaker seems to prioritize the interests of PLP members while displaying hostility toward opposition members. This behaviour undermines the dignity and impartiality of the office and fosters a perception of partisanship, which is damaging to public trust.

The Speaker’s conduct—marked by perceived rudeness and apparent alignment with a political agenda—highlights a deeper systemic issue. The current rules and traditions of the Westminster parliamentary system, under which the Speaker is elected, require urgent reform to ensure such positions are filled by individuals committed to neutrality and fairness. Positions such as the Speaker of the House, Commissioner of Police, and Permanent Secretary must transcend political influence to safeguard democratic principles and public confidence.

These developments underscore the need for comprehensive reforms to modernize our parliamentary system and make these issues central to future election campaigns. It is imperative that the Bahamian people demand accountability and structural adjustments to ensure the impartiality and integrity of such pivotal roles. Such changes would enhance the democratic process and restore faith in the institutions that are foundational to governance in the Bahamas.

The real problem here is the very biased and incompetent Deveaux who regards corrupt Stumpy Davis to be her "boss" and goes out of her way to please him. Democracy will now be completely shut down for two House sessions because of her inability to do her job consistent with the neutrality expectations of the House Speaker.

She thinks she is God

The Nassau Guardian is reporting that the PM said a Commission of Inquiry would be too expensive.......I think he meant to say too revealing. Also the PM said now is not the time for The Freedom of Information Act......WHY NOT? The PLP is distraction us with Junkanoo and Christmas Celebrations, hoping in the New Year, it will all be brushed under the rug.

**A true crime story!** --- "What goes around surely does come around." --- So could the House-seated MP for Killarney, have said to his policemans' driver and security detail as he was chauffeured about Nassau Town....Was conveniently marked as absent whilst **his colleagues** were being pulled, pushed, shoved and dragged for arrest from the HOA floor on Wednesday 4 December 2024. -- Yes?

Something is going on with those two one a smooth lair and the other there is the question is he of a sound mind??

The last few Speakers have been utterly embarrassing to the Bahamas. It is time to consider having an independent Speaker somehow chosen not by either party but perhaps by the Bar?? There could be a list of candidates (Judges, both active and retired) that have shown their willingness to serve and who have the legal background and moral standing to manage the HoA.
The process we have now is clearly broken and needs fixing for the good order of the country.

The speaker has to be a strong person especially when rude little boys do not respect law and order.. the one left pointing his fingers

@ComradeBirdie. -- Ain't like **"Get Him"** behaviour that went on display on Wednesday 4 December 2024 -- Much different than your "Sister's" true pre Madame Speaker colours. --- Ask if you want "public space" proof to be provided. -- Yes?

Ironically, while you describe the Speaker’s role as requiring strength, you resort to dismissive language yourself. A strong Speaker isn’t one who mocks members of the House but one who upholds impartiality, professionalism, and respect for all. Such dismissive and brash behaviour reflects poorly on the Speaker's office and diminishes the integrity of the role. Fairness—not favouritism—must always remain the guiding principle.

But under a PLP administration, this comes as no surprise. The downward trajectory of the Bahamas is nothing new—this is PLP 101. We, the Bahamian people, have endured this before, and we will once again survive and dig ourselves out of this mess.

Unfortunately neither the FNM nor the PLP will ever be the answer to digging ourselves out of the deep financial hole and social mess these two political parties have created. And it may be too late now to take our nation back from the corrupt and elitist political ruling class who have sold us out to their favoured cronies and financial backers, both local and foreign.

P.S. The Bahamas will eventually be "dumped" by the profiteering foreign marauders when the levels of social unrest and crime become too great for even them to bear, as has been the case for so many other nations raped, pillaged and plundered to the point of becoming little more than a failed state.

From "Awww My" and "Get Him" to, "Fear for my life". Birdie got bird grey matter.

"She said there was no logical excuse for what happened and promised it would be the last time someone throws the mace out while she is Speaker."
Hopefully, her stay as Speaker is as short as possible.
She casts a dark shadow over the entire process.
The vast majority of Bahamians, I believe, are in support of what the FNM did.
Enough is enough.

@ComradePorcupine, Use your worksheet by applying a weight estimation to determine as what variant degrees of difficulties would it be to execute a quick grab by the buttocks' and make a fast, fast dash --- Whilst the 'White" Boy unlatches for a Buttocks' first toss out of duh HOA window -- Yes?

The larger-than-life Speaker persists with a combative attitude that risks inciting rebellion among opposition members. She fosters an atmosphere of arrogance that could easily provoke widespread opposition among the Bahamian public, ultimately leading to calls for her resignation. This may very well be the last time anyone dares to throw the mace out while she is Speaker, as what the esteemed Madam Speaker fails to consider is that the mace could easily be shattered into pieces upon hitting the floor.