BPSU Still Awaiting an Apology From Minister

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Three weeks after Minister of State Pia Glover-Rolle alleged finance officers had adjusted their salaries resulting in an overpayment amounting to over four million dollars, The Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) is demanding a public apology and possible legal action.

Marlena Leonard has more.

BPSU President Kimsley Ferguson demanding a public apology from State Minister for The Public Service Pia Glover Rolle.
Glover-Rolle rocked the BPSU when she stated there was “an overpayment of $4 million-plus.”

Ferguson today giving Rotarians an update on unresolved increment arrears for eligible public officers dating back to January 1st, 2020.

Quoting government documents, an extensive papertrail, and a detailed timeline on the events leading to the 2020 approval of the new salary structure for relevant public officers, and the August of 2021 approval of funds from the former government.

Glover-Rolle has maintained her position.

Ferguson says the BPSU has no intention of backing down.

Ferguson also alleges matters were being complicated by ministers forming opinions before reading the audit to which the president of the BPSU often refers.

Ferguson says he reached out to Minister of Public Service and Foreign Affairs, Fred Mitchell to request a meeting with the minister and Minister of State for Public Service, but he says the three have yet to meet.