The Free Movement is astounded and deeply disappointed that six Opposition MPs who spoke earlier today on the Atlantic Caribbean Union of Seven Day Adventist Bill were absent when the vote was taken for the passage of the historic bill. The new bill enables the establishment of a single Seventh Day Adventist union in The Bahamas. That Union also includes the Cayman Islands.<\/p>\n
The Opposition MPs who spoke on the bill but were absent for its passage include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cynthia Pratt \u2013 St. Cecilia<\/p>\n
\u2022 Frederick Mitchell \u2013 Fox Hill<\/p>\n
\u2022 Picewell Forbes \u2013 South Andros<\/p>\n
\u2022 Alfred Sears \u2013 Ft. Charlotte<\/p>\n
\u2022 Alfred Gray \u2013 MICAL<\/p>\n
\u2022 Anthony Moss \u2013 Exuma<\/p>\n
It is regrettable that such a large number of Opposition MPs were absent for the final passage of a bill of great significance to the Seventh Day Adventist community. This religious denomination has contributed significantly to the spiritual life and national development of The Bahamas.<\/p>\n
The importance of the bill was underscored by the presence in the House of Assembly gallery of various leaders of the Seventh Day Adventist community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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