FNM Takes Their Campaign Message to the Berry Islands

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BERRY ISLANDS , BAHAMAS – There was high energy, pom-poms, and supporters from Berry Islanders gathered at the administration compound in Alice Town.

Kicking off the evening, the Free National Movement’s candidate for Pinewood, Denarii Rolle, taking aim at government spending, who accused the Davis administration of misplaced priorities.

Denarii Rolle – FNM Candidate, Pinewood

“$74 million on government travel, $1 million trip, and I couldn’t even pronounce this word. I didn’t even know it existed until feeding monkeys, to go to Azerbaijan, I hope I get that right, that’s what, Azerbaijan, $200,000 to go to Orlando. Orlando to tell me the PLP likes to party so much that they set up their skybox at Disney World too.”

Meanwhile, Fox Hill candidate, Dr. Nicholas Fox, turned attention to healthcare, and raised concerns about delays in payments under the National Health Insurance program.

Dr. Nicholas Fox – FNM Candidate, Fox Hill

“Doctors have to wait six to eight months for NHI to pay them. Shameful, isn’t it? Shameful. They’re then forced to borrow money just to keep their clinic doors open and their staff paid. 61,000 payments on NHI are at risk because providers cannot afford to stay in the system. New monthly access fees of $250 to $500 are imposed on doctors, on top of the late payments, which means doctors are effectively financing the government’s healthcare promises while they fly all over the world.”

Former Member of Parliament for Andros and the Berry Islands, Carlton Bowleg, pointed to his record in office, comparing infrastructure work completed during his tenure.

Carlton Bowleg – FNM Candidate, Bimini and the Berry Islands

“When I was Member of Parliament for North Andros and the Berry Islands constituency, I did roads in North Mastic Point. I did roads in South Mastic Point. I did roads in Nicholl’s Town. I did new roads even in town. I did roads in Pineville. I did roads in Fire Road. I laid water lines down in those areas, and it only took me 10 months. It’s taken them four and a half years.”

Free National Movement leader, Michael Pintard, urged undecided voters to back his party, warning against supporting third-party or independent candidates.

Michael Pintard – Leader, Free National Movement

“If you are undecided, the only two parties that have enough support that they could form a government, so don’t waste your time with a third party or an independent. They chat, but a vote for COI, a vote for an independent, is a vote for the PLP. So this is no time to sit this one out. When you sit down, some crooked fellow stands up and wins. We need you to vote.”