Dr. Minnis suggestion that he will not lie to the nation on crime clearly suggests my assertion that the Commissioner of Police (COP) is not in control of policing the Bahamas.
Crime statistics should fall under the COP administrative duties and not the office of the prime minister or any other cabinet minister. Like I said the COP should call it as he sees it.
The accounting that we look for in my view is still about 10 years away. The FNM and the PLP will always protect each other. I would even be shocked if Freedom of Information (FOI) was mentioned again until the next election season.
Anson's apology seems very sincere, but I think it is concerning that the commissioner of police said that he was satisfied that no crime was committed.
The main issue here is why Frank Smith and Dr, Perry Gomez kept this report quiet for over 6 months despite having an obligation to advise the public. What is the Prime Minister doing in lieu of this? When did he become aware of the audit findings.
I hope the lawsuit by Dr. Smith goes to court, because this will be the only way that Bahamians will be able to get more information on the audit report.
If everything was so clear cut. There is a reason why a lot of Bahamians at present are suspicious of this referendum. And there is a good reason why the government has not set the date.
I think Dr. Sands is as balanced and level headed as anyone vying for leadership in the FNM. He seems to be pragmatic and this is a lost art in Bahamian politics.
The auditor's findings were completed at the end of March this year. The report had to be leaked in order for the Minister, Dr. Perry Gomez and Chairman Frank Smith to open their mouths. If in fact it was a clerical error, which seems doubtful at this point, why wasn't the Minister or the Chairman able to answer to the report when first asked by the media? It shouldn't take 200 days to review an 82 page report.
dehavmoss says...
Dr. Minnis suggestion that he will not lie to the nation on crime clearly suggests my assertion that the Commissioner of Police (COP) is not in control of policing the Bahamas.
Crime statistics should fall under the COP administrative duties and not the office of the prime minister or any other cabinet minister. Like I said the COP should call it as he sees it.
On Minnis: I won’t lie to nation on crime
Posted 30 October 2014, 12:18 p.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
It would appear that the wrong man lost this battle.These criminals are not going to stop.
On Man shot dead in home invasion
Posted 28 October 2014, 2:11 p.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
I think this is a good move by the government that should pay some dividends. Let's now see how fast this can be enacted.
On Fines against poachers in Bahamian waters ‘increased five-fold’
Posted 28 October 2014, 12:16 p.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
Finally Mr. Wells has a voice, only after his seat was made vacant by the Prime Minister.
On Wells: PLP and country will see power of one MP
Posted 28 October 2014, 12:13 p.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
The accounting that we look for in my view is still about 10 years away. The FNM and the PLP will always protect each other. I would even be shocked if Freedom of Information (FOI) was mentioned again until the next election season.
On Time to open the books - Bahamians want an accounting
Posted 24 October 2014, 3:42 p.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
Anson's apology seems very sincere, but I think it is concerning that the commissioner of police said that he was satisfied that no crime was committed.
On Shanty town resident apologises for comments
Posted 23 October 2014, 11:50 a.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
The main issue here is why Frank Smith and Dr, Perry Gomez kept this report quiet for over 6 months despite having an obligation to advise the public. What is the Prime Minister doing in lieu of this? When did he become aware of the audit findings.
I hope the lawsuit by Dr. Smith goes to court, because this will be the only way that Bahamians will be able to get more information on the audit report.
On Drug agency chief sues auditor over PHA report
Posted 22 October 2014, 3:36 p.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
If everything was so clear cut. There is a reason why a lot of Bahamians at present are suspicious of this referendum. And there is a good reason why the government has not set the date.
On Bishop says gay marriage row is a red herring
Posted 17 October 2014, 6:16 p.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
I think Dr. Sands is as balanced and level headed as anyone vying for leadership in the FNM. He seems to be pragmatic and this is a lost art in Bahamian politics.
On Sands aims to become FNM deputy leader
Posted 17 October 2014, 1:02 p.m. Suggest removal
dehavmoss says...
The auditor's findings were completed at the end of March this year. The report had to be leaked in order for the Minister, Dr. Perry Gomez and Chairman Frank Smith to open their mouths. If in fact it was a clerical error, which seems doubtful at this point, why wasn't the Minister or the Chairman able to answer to the report when first asked by the media? It shouldn't take 200 days to review an 82 page report.
On Audit under fire: Officials reject claim of $10m missing funds
Posted 17 October 2014, 12:40 p.m. Suggest removal