As Third Parties Enter
The Bahama Journal Editorial
Third parties are today all the rage.
Some who now yearn to jump ship from this or that small third party’s helm are apparently concerned far more with burnishing their egos rather than with even trying to deal with the real issues that now face the Bahamian people.
Even now – we wait to hear, see and understand what difference any of these can reasonably make in the time left before general elections must be called.
No matter what some self-styled leaders might or might not do – when the rubber hits the road, the Bahamian people will have the last word.
While we do not expect it – we will not be particularly bent out of shape were some who now vie under this or that label that is neither PLP or FNM to do better than even they might now imagine.
Only time will tell if – this time around – they do better than all others that have ever sought to make a dent in a status quo that respects and reflects the joint-hegemony or rule of the Progressive Liberal Party and their nemeses in the Free National Movement.
These parties are today as they have always been: entities that bear all the markings of brothers in arms bent on running things in a place that is probably too small for both – and so they fight as they have been fighting for the past very many years.
That fight now pits two of Sir Lynden’s and Sir Cecil’s men against each other; wit their struggles mediated and oiled by money.
This is the backdrop against which the smaller and so-called "third parties must vie.
Interestingly enough, some of these efforts have been – from the get-go- little more than artfully constructed machinery designed to dupe gullible media.
In recent times, there has been one party that – at one time – seemed to be on track for making a difference that could have been decisive.
We refer to Dr. Bernard J. Nottage and his idea-rich Coalition for Democratic Reform.
As the record shows, the CDR’s leader was decisively beaten when he dared try and go up against this nation’s two largest and richest and best organized political machines.
When Dr. Nottage sought to lead the Progressive Liberal Party [from the inside, so to speak] he was again trounced.
In recent times, as Branville McCartney has tried to do what he thinks he must, the thought has apparently taken hold of him that he can succeed where Dr. Nottage failed.
As in the case of all others who are looking, we shall see what will become of this man’s dreams of greatness in a Bahamas where money talks and in which Big Money speaks really big.
In contradistinction to Dr. Nottage and his CDR, most of today’s so-called Third Party efforts seem to be built on little more than press releases, promises and artful grand-standing.
This stuff always borders on the farcical, particularly when some of those who would lead throw good money and bad to the winds.
Here media matters; and for sure, when media personnel starved for copy are prepared to ‘big up’ practically everybody who turns up wearing the legend that, they are leading this or that "party".
That we live in a media-saturated culture is self-evident. This is now so pervasive that there are now people who just love to see their names in print; and who know that the press will report their every word once they say that they are leading a party.
Making matters even worse has to do with the fact that practically every man and his uncle now have access to media that could broadcast their views to the world.
Whether these views are coherent or not, practically everyone can feast off some of that ego boost that comes with being known.
If they are agreed on anything, practically every man and every woman who would lead this or that so-called Third Party, is agreed that old folks should cede power to men and women who are either young or younger.
In more than one celebrated case of this ilk, there are men and women who have grown old waiting for their chance to take hold of the reins of power.
And then, there are some other men and women who have an appetite to be seen and heard and thought of as having something of the "visionary" sort to say about where this country of ours should be headed.
While some of these efforts are ‘slick’ enough in appearance, we fear that they will rise no higher than a proverbial lead balloon.
Time will tell and the Bahamian people will be heard.
May 11th, 2011
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Dr. Bernard Nottage has not done anything to better the inner city community say eight of nine constituents polled in the Bain and Grants Town area
Is Your MP Performing
By Kendea Jones:
Eight out of nine constituents polled in the Bain and Grants Town area yesterday said that Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Member of Parliament Dr. Bernard Nottage, who has represented them for the last three years, has not done anything to better the inner city community.
The Journal, which randomly polls constituencies each week, went out into the community yesterday to ask the residents if their MP was performing.
The Journal traveled through Dumping Ground Corner, which is just a stone’s throw away from Dr. Nottage’s constituency office.
The office was closed.
Lonard Davis, a four-year resident in the constituency said for many years he had hoped that sidewalks would be placed on the road to protect pedestrians.
"If you look at it, you can tell for yourself, people are still walking on the side of the street because there is no sidewalk. I have been gone for almost 30 years and when I came back it was still the same," he said.
When asked if Dr. Nottage’s presence is felt throughout the constituency, Mr. Davis said, "I’ve never really seen him."
Damian Poitier says he has been living in Bain and Grants Town all his life.
He said it seems like every Member of Parliament that has represented the constituency over the years has done a "poor job."
"[Dr. Nottage] is not performing at all because summer camps used to be going on in the area for children but that is not going on anymore and neither is the clean-up campaign. It just goes to show that he doesn’t care too much for the community because you can hardly see his face," he said.
Another resident, Kim Rolle, said on May 2, 2007 she proudly elected Dr. Nottage.
It’s a decision she says she now regrets.
"To be totally honest, I don’t see any performance at all," she said. "They say he probably has a handful of people that he deals with, but I have been here for about 19 years and I have not seen any results since he came in. Before him there was Bradley Roberts and it was the same thing – nothing."
Barbra Gibson said she has a particular gripe with Dr. Nottage.
She said that many of the youths are too idle in the community and that has led to a higher level of crime in the area.
"There is very little evidence as to whether or not the MP for this constituency is performing," Ms. Gibson said. "Who ever is seeking public office should make the decision to assist the people with new, creative ideas."
"You have a group of young men who are willing to work in Bain Town, but there is absolutely nothing there for them to do. The children are just roaming the streets now that there is no summer school. I am looking for an MP who will bring new ideas so that these children could get in some positive activities."
Tubby Johnson had similar sentiments.
He said that he only happens to see Dr. Nottage when there is a murder in the community.
"You only see him showing up so that they can be in front of the cameras. He doesn’t do anything for Bain Town. I want to know where is the $100,000 allowance he was given, because we don’t see it being used on this constituency," Mr. Johnson said.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Fisher claimed he barely knows what his MP looks like.
"I have a question, who is my MP? I don’t see him. I may see him on TV. I didn’t vote for him but at this time I feel that CB Moss [former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) senator] should be the MP for Bain Town because he does more for the community than Dr. Nottage," he said.
But a 44-year resident, who preferred to be called "Johnson" had an entirely different view.
"Dr. Nottage is doing well in my area. He was here last week and there was a good get-together outside of the church. He seems to always be around and he has meetings on Meadow Street," he said.
While many Bain and Grants Town residents say they are not pleased with Dr. Nottage’s performance, they say they will think harder before they decide who will represent them in the House of Assembly in the next general election.
July 29th, 2010
jonesbahamas
By Kendea Jones:
Eight out of nine constituents polled in the Bain and Grants Town area yesterday said that Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Member of Parliament Dr. Bernard Nottage, who has represented them for the last three years, has not done anything to better the inner city community.
The Journal, which randomly polls constituencies each week, went out into the community yesterday to ask the residents if their MP was performing.
The Journal traveled through Dumping Ground Corner, which is just a stone’s throw away from Dr. Nottage’s constituency office.
The office was closed.
Lonard Davis, a four-year resident in the constituency said for many years he had hoped that sidewalks would be placed on the road to protect pedestrians.
"If you look at it, you can tell for yourself, people are still walking on the side of the street because there is no sidewalk. I have been gone for almost 30 years and when I came back it was still the same," he said.
When asked if Dr. Nottage’s presence is felt throughout the constituency, Mr. Davis said, "I’ve never really seen him."
Damian Poitier says he has been living in Bain and Grants Town all his life.
He said it seems like every Member of Parliament that has represented the constituency over the years has done a "poor job."
"[Dr. Nottage] is not performing at all because summer camps used to be going on in the area for children but that is not going on anymore and neither is the clean-up campaign. It just goes to show that he doesn’t care too much for the community because you can hardly see his face," he said.
Another resident, Kim Rolle, said on May 2, 2007 she proudly elected Dr. Nottage.
It’s a decision she says she now regrets.
"To be totally honest, I don’t see any performance at all," she said. "They say he probably has a handful of people that he deals with, but I have been here for about 19 years and I have not seen any results since he came in. Before him there was Bradley Roberts and it was the same thing – nothing."
Barbra Gibson said she has a particular gripe with Dr. Nottage.
She said that many of the youths are too idle in the community and that has led to a higher level of crime in the area.
"There is very little evidence as to whether or not the MP for this constituency is performing," Ms. Gibson said. "Who ever is seeking public office should make the decision to assist the people with new, creative ideas."
"You have a group of young men who are willing to work in Bain Town, but there is absolutely nothing there for them to do. The children are just roaming the streets now that there is no summer school. I am looking for an MP who will bring new ideas so that these children could get in some positive activities."
Tubby Johnson had similar sentiments.
He said that he only happens to see Dr. Nottage when there is a murder in the community.
"You only see him showing up so that they can be in front of the cameras. He doesn’t do anything for Bain Town. I want to know where is the $100,000 allowance he was given, because we don’t see it being used on this constituency," Mr. Johnson said.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Fisher claimed he barely knows what his MP looks like.
"I have a question, who is my MP? I don’t see him. I may see him on TV. I didn’t vote for him but at this time I feel that CB Moss [former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) senator] should be the MP for Bain Town because he does more for the community than Dr. Nottage," he said.
But a 44-year resident, who preferred to be called "Johnson" had an entirely different view.
"Dr. Nottage is doing well in my area. He was here last week and there was a good get-together outside of the church. He seems to always be around and he has meetings on Meadow Street," he said.
While many Bain and Grants Town residents say they are not pleased with Dr. Nottage’s performance, they say they will think harder before they decide who will represent them in the House of Assembly in the next general election.
July 29th, 2010
jonesbahamas
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Dr Bernard Nottage - Former Health Minister raises concerns over the National Prescription Drug Plan
Former Health Minister raises concerns over prescription plan
By ALISON LOWE
Tribune Staff Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net:
FORMER Health Minister Dr Bernard Nottage expressed concern yesterday that despite seeking to expand access to medications, the National Prescription Drug Plan may fail to address the long-standing problem of certain drugs being unavailable at community clinics for those who need them.
Dr Nottage told Parliament he believes Bahamians are on a "collision course with premature death" as a consequence of the high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease that are often preventable through lifestyle and dietary changes. Sixty per cent of deaths in The Bahamas are said to be CNCD-related at present.
The MP's comments came after Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, in his contribution to Parliament on the NPDP regulations as Minister responsible for the National Insurance Board, said he believes many Bahamians die unnecessarily because of lack of access to medications for chronic non-communicable diseases.
The NPDP is intended to, in its first phase, make medications for 11 CNCDs available free of cost to certain categories of Bahamians, including those over 65, NIB-registered invalids, children under 18 years of age and up to 25 years of age if still in full time education.
Mr Ingraham said: "I'm no doctor but I honestly suspect that many people who are required to take medication like high blood pressure pills or diabetes etcetera end up dying because they don't have it. They don't have the means to get it or a public health facility was out of it."
"It is my hope and expectation that (as a result of the implementation of the drug plan on August 1) people of any constituency will no longer have to go to the clinic to find out there there's no diabetes pills or high blood pressure pills. That everybody will have their supply, and that they will pick it up and take it."
The Prime Minister explained during his contribution how 11 private pharmacy companies with 16 locations have at present been voluntarily contracted to dispense the medication free-of-cost to patients on behalf of the Government, and in places where such private pharmacies do not exist, such as in many family islands, public clinics will play this role.
He admitted that governments "have not done a good job all of these years" of ensuring the necessary medications required by local populations have been available in some of the family island clinics.
"Even if we have to contract services outside of National Insurance, we have to make sure that all of these clinics have medications," said Mr Ingraham.
Dr Nottage said this is an area that will "require a lot of attention" if the NPDP is to work successfully.
"Will these clinics be adequately supplied at all times? It may well be that this contract about which he spoke to enable drugs to be transported to these clinics will do the trick, but I doubt it seriously," said the former health minister. He also noted that the 115 public clinics also suffer from a shortage of qualified pharmacists to dispense medications. There is a recognised shortage of Bahamians with pharmacy qualifications at present.
Dr Nottage further noted the fact that only 11 private pharmacy companies have at present entered into contracts with the National Insurance Board to dispense medications under the NPDP, out of a total of over 30.
He said that his inquiries on the matter have revealed that many are concerned about receiving payment promptly from the government for their services, and the possibility of ending up at a financial loss through their participation in the plan.
"One of the problems for private pharmacies is that they will have to carry two different inventories, one for general patients and one for plan patients and that could be very expensive. They are concerned that they will purchase plan medications and if they are not sold that it will be at their loss and they will need help to cover any loss. They are concerned that they will only cover those plan items that will move quickly and therefore people may find they have some but not others. I think these are very real concerns that have to be looked at," said Dr Nottage.
In his contribution, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he is "not satisfied" with the number of pharmacies that have agreed to participate in the plan and called on more to do so. He suggested they would see increased profits as more people will be attracted to make purchases at their pharmacies and outlined how claims for payment would be made within a week.
Former minister Dr Nottage noted that overall the PLP supports the NPDP "a little bit of something good is better than nothing," but considers it "limited" and something that they would have preferred to see come into effect along with the full comprehensive health coverage they pushed for during their last term in office.
The present government is of the view that their comprehensive plan was "unsustainable" in the form that was proposed.
July 23, 2010
tribune242
By ALISON LOWE
Tribune Staff Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net:
FORMER Health Minister Dr Bernard Nottage expressed concern yesterday that despite seeking to expand access to medications, the National Prescription Drug Plan may fail to address the long-standing problem of certain drugs being unavailable at community clinics for those who need them.
Dr Nottage told Parliament he believes Bahamians are on a "collision course with premature death" as a consequence of the high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease that are often preventable through lifestyle and dietary changes. Sixty per cent of deaths in The Bahamas are said to be CNCD-related at present.
The MP's comments came after Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, in his contribution to Parliament on the NPDP regulations as Minister responsible for the National Insurance Board, said he believes many Bahamians die unnecessarily because of lack of access to medications for chronic non-communicable diseases.
The NPDP is intended to, in its first phase, make medications for 11 CNCDs available free of cost to certain categories of Bahamians, including those over 65, NIB-registered invalids, children under 18 years of age and up to 25 years of age if still in full time education.
Mr Ingraham said: "I'm no doctor but I honestly suspect that many people who are required to take medication like high blood pressure pills or diabetes etcetera end up dying because they don't have it. They don't have the means to get it or a public health facility was out of it."
"It is my hope and expectation that (as a result of the implementation of the drug plan on August 1) people of any constituency will no longer have to go to the clinic to find out there there's no diabetes pills or high blood pressure pills. That everybody will have their supply, and that they will pick it up and take it."
The Prime Minister explained during his contribution how 11 private pharmacy companies with 16 locations have at present been voluntarily contracted to dispense the medication free-of-cost to patients on behalf of the Government, and in places where such private pharmacies do not exist, such as in many family islands, public clinics will play this role.
He admitted that governments "have not done a good job all of these years" of ensuring the necessary medications required by local populations have been available in some of the family island clinics.
"Even if we have to contract services outside of National Insurance, we have to make sure that all of these clinics have medications," said Mr Ingraham.
Dr Nottage said this is an area that will "require a lot of attention" if the NPDP is to work successfully.
"Will these clinics be adequately supplied at all times? It may well be that this contract about which he spoke to enable drugs to be transported to these clinics will do the trick, but I doubt it seriously," said the former health minister. He also noted that the 115 public clinics also suffer from a shortage of qualified pharmacists to dispense medications. There is a recognised shortage of Bahamians with pharmacy qualifications at present.
Dr Nottage further noted the fact that only 11 private pharmacy companies have at present entered into contracts with the National Insurance Board to dispense medications under the NPDP, out of a total of over 30.
He said that his inquiries on the matter have revealed that many are concerned about receiving payment promptly from the government for their services, and the possibility of ending up at a financial loss through their participation in the plan.
"One of the problems for private pharmacies is that they will have to carry two different inventories, one for general patients and one for plan patients and that could be very expensive. They are concerned that they will purchase plan medications and if they are not sold that it will be at their loss and they will need help to cover any loss. They are concerned that they will only cover those plan items that will move quickly and therefore people may find they have some but not others. I think these are very real concerns that have to be looked at," said Dr Nottage.
In his contribution, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he is "not satisfied" with the number of pharmacies that have agreed to participate in the plan and called on more to do so. He suggested they would see increased profits as more people will be attracted to make purchases at their pharmacies and outlined how claims for payment would be made within a week.
Former minister Dr Nottage noted that overall the PLP supports the NPDP "a little bit of something good is better than nothing," but considers it "limited" and something that they would have preferred to see come into effect along with the full comprehensive health coverage they pushed for during their last term in office.
The present government is of the view that their comprehensive plan was "unsustainable" in the form that was proposed.
July 23, 2010
tribune242
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Paul Moss resigns from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)
By Keva Lightbourne~ Guardian Senior Reporter ~ kdl@nasguard.com:
Attorney Paul Moss, who mounted an unsuccessful challenge against Perry Christie for the leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party at its November 2009 convention, has resigned from the PLP.
"The same careful and considered deliberations that I referenced in 2007 have now propelled me to this decision," said Moss, who became a card-carrying member of the party in May 2007.
"Then I felt that the PLP was at the stage where it would have to regroup and rebuild. I believed that the party needed an injection of new blood to shore up and bolster not just its image but its very existence. I advocated that the party should keep all that was good and solid, while identifying, embracing and utilizing new talents with which to build.
"Almost three years later, that has not happened. Much of the PLP leadership belongs to an earlier generation, where old ideas and old ways of doing things remain, stubbornly the order of the day. There appears to be no room or patience for fresh, new perspectives. And so the time has come for me to make my exit."
The statement announcing Moss' departure from the PLP was sent from his Dominion Management office on Montrose Avenue. Moss is reportedly in Zurich, Switzerland.
When contacted yesterday for comment, PLP chairman Bradley Roberts said he had not received the letter of resignation, but gathered that the move was made.
"We would just like to wish Mr. Moss all the success in whatever he is going to be doing," Roberts said.
He also expressed personal views in responding to the resignation.
Roberts said, "Mr. Moss is clearly not a team player. He seems to be an individual who is a loner. He wants to be able to act as though he is a part of an organization, but then again as an individual. He obviously had difficulties working within the framework of the Progressive Liberal Party or may indeed have problems working in any other political party, but nonetheless we wish him all the best."
Roberts added that people come and go in political organizations all the time.
"It's no big deal," he said.
Moss suffered a big defeat in that leadership race where he was only able to garner 23 votes to Christie's 1,158 votes. Bain and Grants Town MP Bernard Nottage, who also vied for the leadership position, captured 204 votes.
That win for Christie silenced many critics within and outside the PLP, as he secured more than 80 percent of the votes cast, cementing his place as the unquestionable leader of the party.
According to some political observers, Moss' decision to run against the top man in the party dealt a serious blow to his political aspirations.
But that has not deterred Moss from forging ahead as he still plans to seek a seat in Parliament.
He plans to run as a candidate in St. Cecilia in the 2012 general election.
March 17, 2010
thenassauguardian
Attorney Paul Moss, who mounted an unsuccessful challenge against Perry Christie for the leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party at its November 2009 convention, has resigned from the PLP.
"The same careful and considered deliberations that I referenced in 2007 have now propelled me to this decision," said Moss, who became a card-carrying member of the party in May 2007.
"Then I felt that the PLP was at the stage where it would have to regroup and rebuild. I believed that the party needed an injection of new blood to shore up and bolster not just its image but its very existence. I advocated that the party should keep all that was good and solid, while identifying, embracing and utilizing new talents with which to build.
"Almost three years later, that has not happened. Much of the PLP leadership belongs to an earlier generation, where old ideas and old ways of doing things remain, stubbornly the order of the day. There appears to be no room or patience for fresh, new perspectives. And so the time has come for me to make my exit."
The statement announcing Moss' departure from the PLP was sent from his Dominion Management office on Montrose Avenue. Moss is reportedly in Zurich, Switzerland.
When contacted yesterday for comment, PLP chairman Bradley Roberts said he had not received the letter of resignation, but gathered that the move was made.
"We would just like to wish Mr. Moss all the success in whatever he is going to be doing," Roberts said.
He also expressed personal views in responding to the resignation.
Roberts said, "Mr. Moss is clearly not a team player. He seems to be an individual who is a loner. He wants to be able to act as though he is a part of an organization, but then again as an individual. He obviously had difficulties working within the framework of the Progressive Liberal Party or may indeed have problems working in any other political party, but nonetheless we wish him all the best."
Roberts added that people come and go in political organizations all the time.
"It's no big deal," he said.
Moss suffered a big defeat in that leadership race where he was only able to garner 23 votes to Christie's 1,158 votes. Bain and Grants Town MP Bernard Nottage, who also vied for the leadership position, captured 204 votes.
That win for Christie silenced many critics within and outside the PLP, as he secured more than 80 percent of the votes cast, cementing his place as the unquestionable leader of the party.
According to some political observers, Moss' decision to run against the top man in the party dealt a serious blow to his political aspirations.
But that has not deterred Moss from forging ahead as he still plans to seek a seat in Parliament.
He plans to run as a candidate in St. Cecilia in the 2012 general election.
March 17, 2010
thenassauguardian
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Raynard Rigby, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman says Embattled Holy Cross Member of Parliament - Sidney Stubbs still has The Party Support
Raynard Rigby added that talk of a possible bye-election is premature, because Mr. Stubbs has not yet exhausted the time provided under the constitution for him to have his bankruptcy order discharged
Chairman Says PLP Fully Behind Stubbs
Nassau, The Bahamas
22/07/2004
Despite his legal troubles, Holy Cross Member of Parliament Sidney Stubbs still has the full support of the Progressive Liberal Party, PLP Chairman Raynard Rigby said Wednesday.
“Mr. Stubbs lodged his appeal, the matter is still before the courts and so he is still entitled to due process under the constitution,” Mr. Rigby said.
He added that talk of a possible bye-election is premature because Mr. Stubbs has not yet exhausted the time provided under the constitution for him to have his bankruptcy order discharged.
Although Mr. Stubbs has said he has repaid the debt that led to Supreme Court Justice Jeannie Thompson declaring him bankrupt nearly four months ago, he still has to have the order reversed before he can participate in proceedings of the House of Assembly.
His time would expire around the same time that the House comes off its summer recess in late September.
“Our support is in line with the protection given to him under the constitution,” Mr. Rigby told the Bahama Journal.
“I’ve spoken with his attorneys and I have been advised that he still has a number of options available to him, and they are exploring those options with a view to bringing the matter to an end.
“If they are successful in their options then obviously there would not be a bye-election in Holy Cross.”
However, Mr. Rigby said earlier in the week that should a bye-election be called, his party would undoubtedly be victorious.
But Free National Movement supporters say this would be unlikely.
“Having been lost or hiding himself from the many embarrassing moments of his embattled colleague and party, Mr. Rigby appears to have lost touch with reality as to what is going on in New Providence and The Bahamas at this time,” read a statement from the Action Group of The FNM issued Tuesday.
“In its current state of unacceptability, the PLP would be hard-pressed to win a seat in a bye-election or any kind of election in New Providence or elsewhere in The Bahamas.”
Sources within the PLP, meanwhile, have told the Journal that thought is already being given to who the PLP would run should a bye-election be called, with some speculating whether this would be an ideal time for CDR leader Dr. Bernard Nottage to accept what amounted to an invitation from Prime Minister Perry Christie for him to rejoin the PLP.
Last week, Mr. Christie told the Journal, “Everyone knows that I have a great deal of personal affection and a great deal of political admiration for Dr. Nottage, and most certainly look forward to the time when a process can be engaged in - if that is the wish of Dr Nottage - towards his becoming a full fledged member again of the Progressive Liberal Party. I believe that is where he ought to be.”
For now, PLP officials are saying on the record that they are hopeful that Mr. Stubbs would once again take his place on the backbench when Members of Parliament return from their summer recess in September.
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