On political gatherings and campaign practices
The Progressive Liberal Party takes note of the public comments attributed to the country’s Chief Medical Officer regarding political gatherings in the current COVID environment and attendant health and safety regulations. In light of these comments, the leader of the Progressive Liberal Party has ordered a review of all the campaign practices. In all campaign […]
PLP launches “Economic Plan Road Trip“
Candidates visit Switcha Bahamas, discuss the Party’s comprehensive plan to expand manufacturing and create new jobs. The Progressive Liberal Party launched its road trip on Tuesday to promote its comprehensive Economic Plan to kickstart an economic recovery with immediate relief now and a plan to create jobs and build a stronger and more inclusive economy. Party […]
On the Arrests of DNA Activists
The arrest of DNA Leader Arinithia Komolafe yesterday was shocking but not surprising. Shocking because the criminal justice system should never be used by a Prime Minister against his political opponents – but unsurprising because Hubert Minnis has repeatedly shown himself willing to cross lines that should never be crossed in a democracy. He spent […]
FNM Government lacks basic understanding of economics, has failed to put forward a plan to end the crisis
The Progressive Liberal Party is grateful for the enthusiastic public response that has greeted the release of our Economic Plan. Bahamians understand that the economy is in terrible shape, and that a comprehensive plan is needed for the way forward. The government had an opportunity in their mid-year budget to put forward a plan to […]
Address by Hon. Philip Brave Davis, M.P., Q.C. , Leader of The Progressive Liberal Party on the launch of The PLP’s Economic Plan
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for being with us this afternoon. And thank you, Mr. Deputy Leader, for your remarks, and for being such a thoughtful partner in building thisEconomic Plan.As you said, this is a most serious time.And yet, it is also a time of great possibility. A time of crisis can also be […]
Address by Hon. I chester Cooper, Deputy Leader of The Progressive Liberal Party on the launch of The PLP’s Economic Plan
INTRODUCTION Good afternoon, friends. This is a serious moment for The Bahamas. We are experiencing a sustained period of negative economic growth, an explosion of public sector debt approaching 100% of GDP, and unemployment and underemployment levels reportedly in excess of 40%. Today the Progressive Liberal Party is presenting to the country a path forward […]
The unveiling of the PLP’s economic recovery and development plan
The Progressive Liberal Party thanks and congratulates the Leader, Hon. Philip Brave Davis and Deputy Leader, I. Chester Cooper for their proposal to reduce Value Added Tax from the current 12% to 10% in the next PLP Government. This tax reduction should be a good way of easing some of the financial burden on taxpayers […]
On The Announcement of Picewell Forbes MP that he will Not Seek Re-election
We are saddened by the statement today that Picewell Forbes MP will not offer for the House of Assembly again. We had hoped to see him serve in the Cabinet one day. I hope we can continue to work together to ensure that the PLP retains the seat in the next general election and continue […]
The Bahamas Should Act Now to Avoid New COVID Outbreaks and More Lockdowns Government Should Not Repeat Earlier Mistakes.
We’ve lost count of how many times the Competent Authority has congratulated himself for his handling of COVID-19, but all of his self-satisfied boasting can’t obscure the truth, which is that many nations in our region have out-performed The Bahamas, in both cases and deaths per capita. (See attached charts). It’s not only that health […]
In response to Rights Bahamas statement
Just over a week ago, the Leader of the PLP highlighted the desperate attempts by the FNM and their proxy organisations to spread lies, smears and false rumours about the PLP. As he said then, we say again today: it’s all ‘Garbage Juice’. The latest stunt comes from a phony Human Rights Group based in Grand […]
