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PM: 'Time is not far' until election

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on Friday urged Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters to get ready for the next general election, encouraging them to begin rallying their family and friends “because time is not far” before voters head to the polls. 

Mr Davis issued the call during a celebratory event at Clifford Park honouring his birthday, where dozens of PLP supporters gathered after attending the annual Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day march.

He said announcements would soon be made regarding the voter registration process and other key steps leading up to the election.

“One year is not a long time,” Mr Davis said. “I need you to get ready. Getting ready means that you talk to your children. You talk to your fellow worker. You talk to your cousins. You talk to your neighbors and let them know the time is not far (and) that they need to get themselves ready for election?”

His comments came as the PLP officially launched its re-election campaign — a move that drew criticism from unions and the opposition for coinciding with Labour Day.

Some unions accused the party of politicising the event and even skipped the parade in protest.

Addressing the backlash, Mr Davis said he respects workers and insisted the PLP is “part of what the labour movement is all about.”

The party did not unveil any candidates at the event, and Mr Davis suggested that was never the plan.

“Why would you expect that?” he said when asked if the party intended to introduce candidates on Friday.

The next general election is not constitutionally due until October 2026; however, speculation has grown that the government may call an early poll. 

Mr Davis has neither confirmed nor ruled out an early election, only saying that the decision will be made in due time.

Comments

TalRussell 1 week, 1 day ago

So, meself think this rallying of PLPs' is a little bit of nonsense coming from the "Jobethy/Brave" Premiership, being 'time is not far' until "Jobethy" floats dropping "Brave" from the 2026 National Election ticket. -- Yes?

Porcupine 1 week ago

A celebration of ignorance and theft. Most of the Bahamian population, people who work for a living, are eternally being screwed by a group of people who can ONLY think about themselves. So, long as we remain ignorant of the true problems we are facing, by listening to people who have been professionally trained to mislead, lie, and steal, we will continue to fall for the simpleton's theater that The Bahamas presents every 5 years. We have not only been duped by these charlatans, we have sacrificed this country and stolen our children''s future. Our lack of education on a national scale and our overwhelming tendency towards dishonesty has eaten this country from the inside out. Be certain that not one of these people in power has the least bit of concern for the people of The Bahamas. If we believe that either of our political parties have our best interests at heart and that anything will improve, we are supremely stupid. As KB says, we have a bunch of "Jokey Leaders". Can't see it? Exactly as they want it.

whatsup 1 week ago

AGREE WITH EVERY WORD. 100% true

birdiestrachan 1 week ago

Pome the master of my future the captain of my soul. Has much meaning. All must participate. Do ones part. And not depend on human flesh. At the end it is God and God alone

birdiestrachan 1 week ago

What Bahamians often say it take one to know one like thief and corrupt. Look in the mirror is a thief and a corrupt one looking back at you.

ThisIsOurs 6 days, 20 hours ago

Lol. I sure the jury who convicted Manson and the judge who sentenced him werent murderers. I marvel at people who give the narrative that there is no corruption in politics. Same people who said there was no evidence of corruption on the police force. The real question for us isnt "if", its "who". Say for example its the most high ranking politician who's corrupt, and he happens to be the only corrupt one, in a barrel of saints and heroes, the entire system is rotten by default. Because every order, every turn the other way, every unearned contract award is suddenly above everybody pay grade

Porcupine 6 days, 8 hours ago

And further, if they tried to hide it, it would be one thing. But, they don't even seem to care anymore. Top to bottom, all is rotted.

TalRussell 6 days, 14 hours ago

@ComradeThisIsOurs, you does know this 8th of June's Sunday Day is "The Day of Pentecost" and can it be referenced to your subject above -- Yes?

Emac 6 days, 13 hours ago

💩...and that's all I have to say about that!

TalRussell 6 days, 12 hours ago

...and I'll take your humour of 💩 disapproval as good luck (in Japan). --- Yes?

TalRussell 6 days, 11 hours ago

Identify, Comrade 'Sister'? --- Camera front second right suggests that the 'sister's' attire, 'especially the hat,' indicates she's dressed in a style more suitable for square dancin' than Comrade Randol Fawkes celebratory event. -- Yes?

TalRussell 6 days, 7 hours ago

---- Los Angeles Protests - National Guard in LA - LIVE Breaking News Coverage ---
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrsI2v…

Porcupine 4 days, 21 hours ago

Yes, some people still have the brains and balls to stand up for something. Something we lost long ago. We don't care. We simply do not care.

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