FNM Leader: “Four Years Later And Still Nothing

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following Prime Minister Philip Davis’ defense of his administration’s handling of the Grand Lucayan Resort sale, Opposition Leader Michael Pintard took aim at the government, saying four years have passed with little progress on major promises, including the reconstruction of Grand Bahama’s international airport.

MICHAEL PINTARD – LEADER, FREE NATIONAL MOVEMENT
“Not just the Free National Movement, but members of the media and most importantly members of the public are asking why they are deceiving the public about how much they have actually done regarding the Grand Lucayan.”

Pintard refuted claims from the Prime Minister that the FNM left a “mess” in Grand Bahama regarding the stalled resort sale, insisting that the Davis administration has repeatedly overpromised and underdelivered.

MICHAEL PINTARD – LEADER, FREE NATIONAL MOVEMENT
“They have had a number of false starts. We’ve warned them about overselling and underdelivering. The Deputy Prime Minister came in with big announcements, aided by the Prime Minister and Parliament, yet no deal was completed.”

In May, the government agreed to sell the Grand Lucayan Resort to a Bahamian subsidiary of US-based Concord Wilshire Capital for $120 million. The deal follows the Min­nis administration’s 2018 purchase of the property for $65 million, which had stalled in execution.

Pintard criticized the administration for a lack of transparency and accountability, noting no evidence of funds being deposited, no finalized sales agreement, and delays in airport construction plans.

MICHAEL PINTARD – LEADER, FREE NATIONAL MOVEMENT
“No demolition has been done. The consortium for the hotel deal hasn’t been finalized. And they continue to change the funds required to construct the airport.”

He concluded that Grand Bahama’s recovery depends on the government “saying less and delivering more,” urging the administration to focus on action over rhetoric.