In light of recent events, it would appear that there is no opposition representation in the halls of Parliament from neither FNM nor Independent. We have the Sydney Stubbs’ situation, who, notwithstanding the annulment of his bankruptcy, as far as I understand should be faced with questions relating to false disclosure of finances in his election documents not to mention the BAIC and Korean fishing boat debacles. In my opinion, we are witnessing the biggest land grab in the history of the country sanctioned by the very people who chastised the previous government for selling out the country, with them giving away Crown Lands, putting the cost of property beyond the reach of average Bahamians and ramming ill-conceived development down their throats.
We are faced with further water woes emanating from the controversy surrounding the Water and Sewerage Corporation and Biwater International, the losing bidder for the Blue Hills Reverse Osmosis Plant who has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the award of the contract to Consolidated Water and failing that, be awarded compensatory damages. ﾠThe Water & Sewerage Corporation has agreed to cover all losses incurred by Consolidated Water; including loss of profits should Biwater win its case. ﾠThis is extremely generous of them, particularly in light of the fact that the contract is for twenty years and losses to the taxpayer from this settlement could amount to millions. ﾠAll this, and not a peep from our loyal opposition.
It would seem that the business of the people has taken a back seat to the bickering, back stabbing and infighting that was the cause of the FNM party’s demise at the last election, and has carried forth unabated to the present. ﾠSmall wonder that many potential voters are now so jaded by mediocrity that they see little difference between Tom, Dick or Perry.
Sincerely yours,
Ian Mabon.
