August 19, 2004
Integrity For Sale in The Bahamas
Bahamian political party, the Free National Movement, said yesterday that Prime Minister Perry Christie must make public his own bank accounts.
FNM Wants PM To Open Personal Accounts
“The accusations made by Mr. Harajchi suggest the PLP has a problem with integrity and values – beginning with Mr. Christie. The prime minister must now say whether he personally received any of the money donated by Mr. Harajchi and present the proof." said FNM party leader Senator T. Turnquest.
This demand comes days after Mr. Christie said in a statement that he reserves the right to cause for there to be an examination of Mr. Harajchi´s accounts, if he (Mr. Harajchi) does not publicly deny that he contributed to the renovation of the prime minister´s Cable Beach home.
The FNM also said in a release to the media that it would like Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia Pratt, other Cabinet Ministers and PLP Senator Philip Galanis to make public their bank accounts.
“What is beyond dispute is that no matter what is the amount of funding received from Mr. Harajchi, Mr. Christie and the PLP knew that they were dealing with an individual who, to their knowledge, had lost his bank licence; and who, to their knowledge, was primarily interested in having his bank´s licence restored,’ the release said.
Hmm, maybe ALL political parties should come clean with financial disclosures. We require foreign banks to do so, why shouldn't our own politicians.
Vote in the Bahamas Poll.
Posted by admin at August 19, 2004 07:15 PM