By KHRISNA VIRGIL
Deputy Chief Reporter
kvirgil@tribunemedia.net
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday tabled in Parliament a resolution for the acquisition of more than 460 acres of land in Moore’s Island, Abaco.
Calling it a matter of “extreme importance,” Mr Christie said the move will guarantee that residents of Moore’s Island now have the title to 464.40 acres of land they now occupy. Moore’s Island is a cay just 28 miles off Great Abaco.
The resolution approves the conveyance of the land, Mr Christie said yesterday.
The resolution read: “Whereas pursuant to the provisions of the House Act Chapter 199, 2000 Revised Statute Law of the Bahamas, the minister responsible for housing is desirous of acquiring land described in the schedule for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the establishment of such projects and facilities as would appear to him to enhance the standard of living, general welfare and wellbeing of persons.
“And whereas the said land is vested in the treasurer of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, a corporation sole established under Section 4 (1) of the Ministry of Finance Act, Chapter 23, Revised Statute Law of the Bahamas 2000 in trust for Her Majesty in right of her government of the said commonwealth for public purposes.
“And whereas by section 5 (3) (a) of the said Act, the treasurer shall not sell or make any other disposition of the fee simple of any land vested in her without the prior approval of both House of Parliament signified by resolution thereof:
“Now therefore be it resolved that pursuant to section 5 (3) (a) of the said Act this House approves the conveyance by the treasurer to the minister responsible for housing of the said land.”
Debate on the resolution is expected to begin on Monday.
Comments
sealice 7 years, 1 month ago
Who did they tief the land from? And what are they going to do on Moores fucking middle of nowhere Island when criminals are now running rampant in Hopetown and Guana Cay?? God know's they all originate in Marsh Harbour... .becoming a little dirty ass Nassau great central government influence....
tell_it_like_it_is 7 years ago
Clear case of government stealing...from people too poor to go through long court battles.
It was brought to my attention that this is generation property in Moore's Island with heirs like the McBride's. Look up the court dockets to see how long they had this case in court. Now that a key challenger has died - it has suddenly been "acquired"!
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