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Freedom of Information Bill ‘a missed opportunity’
IN spite of the government’s highly touted consultation process for its Freedom of Information Bill, more than 20 civil society organisations have declared the document tabled in the House of Assembly last week a “missed opportunity”.
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EDITORIAL: No priority for Freedom of Information
SO it turns out that Freedom of Information is not one of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ top priorities. Forgive us if we are not shocked.
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Why strengthening the Freedom of Information Act is so important
PRESIDENT Obama has routinely promised greater transparency within the federal government. Now, Congress is making strides towards achieving this critical goal.
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MARKETING REVOLUTION: Giving 'what', not 'how' can create big pay-off
I do not follow the motto that “you get what you pay for”. I think one of the problems that many businesses face is that they charge before they give value. For example, I am in the consulting business. One of the best things about writing this column is when people stop me and ask me for advice on business or marketing, or an idea that they have. I view this as a great opportunity for themselves and me.
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Pintard says Mitchell’s comments let ‘the cat out of the bag’ on govt view of FOIA
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell’s dismissive comments about the Freedom of Information Act are “incredibly sad” and let “the cat out of the bag” about how the Davis administration feels about a system whose implementation has been slow for more than a decade.
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Freedom of Information legislation ‘not a quick process’
THE implementation of the government’s Freedom of Information legislation will “not be a quick process,” State Minister of Legal Affairs Damian Gomez said yesterday, adding that the government anticipates incurring “significant costs” to implement it.
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DNA meets with civic groups on Freedom of Information
A coalition made up of several of the country’s civic organisations yesterday met and discussed their issues with the revamped Freedom of Information Bill with Senator Branville McCartney yesterday.
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Papers, please
Suggestion: A combination card that holds three sets of information of each Canadian Citizen:
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ORG calls for swift action on implementation of the Freedom of Information Act
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) wants swift action on implementing the Freedom of Information Act, calling it a critical tool.
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‘Change FOI act to make nation a world leader’
REPRESENTATIVES of civic groups that have been calling for strong freedom of information legislation have applauded the government for bringing an Freedom of Information Act to debate, declaring that with a few changes in the draft bill, the Bahamas could become a “world leader” in transparency.
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DNA releases draft version of Freedom of Information Act
THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday released the party’s draft version of a Freedom of Information Act, with Deputy Leader Christopher Mortimer daring the Christie administration muster up the courage to “do what is right for the Bahamian people.”
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Gov't FATCA deal could 'severely compromise' the financial sector
A leading QC has urged the Government not to sign any agreement relating to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) that involves automatic information exchange, warning that doing so would “severely compromise” the Bahamian financial services industry.
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Commissioner ‘a major step forward’
THE Organization for Responsible Governance has described the appointments of the nation’s first freedom of information commissioner and deputy commissioner as a “major step forward” but noted there is still much more work to be done.
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US court orders visa scam mum deported
A BAHAMIAN mother of four, who was caught up in the FBI’s two-year undercover operation into US visa fraud in Nassau, was sentenced to time served and deportation in a federal court yesterday.
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Freedom of Information Bill will need update to data protection laws
DATA protection legislation must be updated if the newly released draft Freedom of Information Bill is implemented in its current form, according to acting Data Commissioner Sharmie Farrington-Austin.
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Organisations call for implementation of Freedom of Information Act in full
A GROUP of civil society organisations (CSOs) and private industry groups is pressing the new administration to highlight the amendment and full enactment of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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Davis tries to explain Mitchell comments – but recording doesn’t match
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis explained Fred Mitchell’s dismissive comments about the Freedom of Information Act yesterday in a way that does not reflect what the foreign affairs minister told reporters.
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Guaranty Bank clients lose FIU injunction bid
Two Guaranty Bank & Trust clients have failed to prevent the Bahamian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) from obtaining their financial records despite claims of political persecution.
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Freedom of information needs the right choice
LAST October, the government introduced an historic Freedom of Information law to Parliament - fulfilling a key election pledge. This law is expected to be debated in the next few days. Some have called the proposed legislation weak, arguing that it defer
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Data commissioner tells of penalties for breaching act
PERSONS found guilty of leaking highly sensitive information could face up to $100,000 in penalties, according to Data Protection Commissioner George Rodgers.