Where in Hell does Wayne Munroe Dwell?
MUNROE LIVES IN A DIFFERENT BAHAMAS
For the Minister to suggest there is “no indication” that the Fire Services lack resources is simply not supported by facts or by the lived experience of those on the front lines.
Just last week, we witnessed a fire devastate parts of Bay Street, one of our most important commercial corridors, while firefighters were forced to scramble without proper support. The airport had to shut down to redirect equipment to the scene. And across this country, we are relying on just five fire trucks to serve an entire country of more than 400,000 people spread across multiple islands. That is unacceptable.
Let me be clear: this is not a reflection of our firefighters, who continue to serve with courage, professionalism, and self-sacrifice. These are dedicated Bahamians doing the best they can with what little they’ve been given. They deserve more than praise; they deserve resources, investment, and respect.
This should be a moment for reflection and action, not dismissive comments that ignore the seriousness of the situation. Bahamians know what they saw. Businesses lost property. Residents feared for their safety. And our emergency teams were pushed to the edge.
If the Minister of National Security refuses to see the problem, he certainly cannot be part of the solution.
Supporting our first responders must be a top priority. The people of this country expect better, and they deserve a government that takes public safety seriously, not one that minimizes real concerns and leaves communities vulnerable.”
Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement
