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2021-2022 Budget Debate
Madam Senate President, I begin today, taking nothing for granted, but truly humbled that I have had this amazing opportunity to be a part of the proceedings in this place; to lend my voice to the concerns of all the citizens of this country …
Statement on Travel Restrictions for Eleuthera
The sudden change in travel requirements for people travelling from Harbour Island and Eleuthera is grossly unfair to residents.
Statement on Proposed Fisheries Legislation
It has been a long-standing position of the PLP, that commercial fishing should be reserved for Bahamians only; that has not changed. I call for a firm commitment of the government and Prime Minister to denounce the foolish talk proposed that would encourage foreign labour on Bahamian fishing vessels.
Family Islanders Feel That the Government Has Abandoned Them
Today PLP Senators Clay Sweeting and Dr. Michael Darville issued a call to the government to act urgently to protect the health and well-being of the people of Spanish Wells.