EDITOR, The Tribune.
During his campaign, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis journeyed through each island of the Bahamas. His message was simple. It was a promise to help bridge our current divisions as he has always worked to do previously. He embraced the fact that what the country needed at this time was real leadership that seeks to de-escalate tensions, open lines of communication, and bring us together to heal.
The many tasks ahead of Prime Minister Davis and the nation is frightening. Hundreds of Bahamians have died due to this pandemic while many are still ill. And we see that this pandemic is far from subsiding, but in recent cases has been accelerating. The economy still struggles to recover from the worst downturn we have ever seen in the history of our nation, and many employers are either struggling to survive or have already gone out of business.
I believe that Prime Minister Davis will confront the real issues, and find real solutions. I believe this temperate, honest and realistic approach is what we need more now than ever. But he cannot do it alone. We need more unity over division. Mr. Davis has promised and pledged to be a Prime Minister of all Bahamians, not just the ones that voted for the Progressive Liberal Party. He has promised to reach across the party lines to solve the real problems that this country is facing.
I trust that Mr Davis will strive to allay the fears of those who voted against him and to restrain those in his party who may feel unduly emboldened by this victory. And if we are to truly come together, all parties across the country will need to find ways to listen to each other too.
Prime Minister Davis cannot be expected to solve all the problems facing the Bahamian people. But maybe, he can help inspire the sort of unity that makes progress possible. It was Abraham Lincoln that once said, “we are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.”
The election is over and it is time for us to heal. It is time for us to come together as a country, unite and work towards the common goal for a better and safer Bahamas for all. We must not wish the government nor the Prime Minister ill, but encourage, pray and hope for the best.
DR MATHEO SMITH
Nassau,
September 22, 2021.
Comments
moncurcool 2 years, 7 months ago
Well, the promise of unity has already been broken as people from the OPM have already been sent home.
And before someone says that you need your people in there who voted for you, take a lesson from Nelson Mandela. When he was elected all the white people who worked at the President's office were packing up to go home. He called a meting and told them if they don't believe they can work for him and their country go home. Otherwise, stay, as they were needed to build the country. Mandela even made certain his security detail had blacks and whites. That is how you build a country. Inclusion.
Real leaders don't send home people just because they perceive or because they voted for another party. They use all minds to build the country.
BONEFISH 2 years, 7 months ago
Bahamians like you have short and selective memories. It was done by the Minnis administration The situation with the financial secretary Wilson. The situation with the assistant commisioners of police, Fernander, Strachan and Deleveaux. Glenn Laville at the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Like the old people is say,Peter is no better than Paul.
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