On identity fraud of my image
It has come to my attention that an anonymous person or persons are fraudulently using my image and name on social media to ask specific questions and make specific policy statements on public health and COVID-19 in particular. The public is advised that these are clearly cases of identity theft and fraud. Do not engage […]
OPPOSITION TO THE EXTENSION OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY
Mr. Speaker: We do not support the government’s resolution to yet again extend the state of emergency. You will recall that we supported the initial state of emergency. The Emergency Measures were intended to be short-term, a means of giving the government the flexibility to manage anew and urgent public health crisis. Mr. Speaker, some […]
On Predicted Weekend Weather Conditions – Notice To All PLP Branch Executives, All Residents
The Leader of the PLP, Philip Davis has asked me to draw your attention to a notice from the Weather Office in Nassau which advises that there may be significant rain over this weekend. It is important to note that this weather warning applies to the central and Northern Bahamas. The Weather Office in Nassau […]
On Disconnections of Power and Water Shortages In Eleuthera
The press report that tens of thousands of customers are to have their electricity disconnected by the Bahamas Power And Light Company for non payment is astounding. Not only does this announcement portray this government as blind, deaf and dumb to human suffering, it is clear that this FNM crew live in an alternative universe. […]
On the Response by the Minister of Finance to the PLP Deputy Leader’s Statement On the state of The Public Treasury
After reading the Deputy Prime Minister’s statement responding to the Deputy Leader of the PLP’s demand that the Treasury Committee of the House should meet and act, we in the PLP can only say Peter Turnquest is the proverbial ostrich with his head in the sand. Mr. Turnquest missed the whole point of the Deputy […]
Contribution to The 2020/21 Budget Debate – Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the name of the people of Cat Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador. And I rise on behalf of Bahamians across our islands. This is a very serious time for our country. We are facing not one crisis, but several. People are hurting. There is a lot of fear out […]
I cannot support an extension of the emergency orders in their current form – Hon. Philip Brave Davis
EMERGENCY POWER RESOLUTION EXTENSION Mr. Speaker, Let me tell you what is happening outside of these walls right now. It’s important, because no one in this building is worried about getting three meals a day. But across our islands, there is suffering. Many, many hard-working Bahamian families have lost their income. That means they cannot […]
Contribution to the resolution to extent the emergency order for another 30 says – Sen. Michael Darville
Sen. Michael DarvilleShadow Minister of Health In Romans chapter 8 verse 37 the bible says ‘In all things we are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us’. Madam President Today marks the 55th anniversary of Black Tuesday and that scripture comes to mind as I reflect on the events that occurred in 1945 when […]
Contribution to Extension of State of Emergency – Hon. I Chester Cooper
We are living in trying times, under incredibly stressful circumstances that would test even the most unshakable amongst us. These are desperate times for many who have lost their jobs, their livelihoods and see no light at the end of the tunnel. These are times that will define a generation. And while it is no […]
Remarks by The Hon. Philip Brave Davis, Q.C, M.P., Leader of The Opposition – Debate on The Extension of Emergency Powers Orders 27th April 2020
Mr. Speaker, As the nation heads into its sixth week of curfews and lockdowns due to COVID-19, I, like many Bahamians, have been looking for signs that we are making positive progress in the fight against this viral threat. ARE WE WINNING OR LOSING THIS BATTLE?! We are continuing to see an increase in both […]
