OPM Press Secretary Issues Apology for “Inaccurate Comments”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Office of the Prime Minister Press Secretary Clint Watson today issuing an apology after making “inaccurate comments about the efforts of women’s rights groups in our country.”

Read the full statement below:

During last week’s press conference, I made inaccurate comments about the efforts of women’s rights groups in our country.

I sincerely apologise.

I should have been more aware of their active involvement in the consultation process. The Attorney General has briefed me on the ongoing stakeholder meetings regarding draft legislation.

The consultations are being led by the Department of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Social Services, supported by the Office of the Attorney General.

This issue is deeply-felt around The Bahamas. We want to see Bahamians participate in the ongoing national dialogue regarding protecting women in our country.

18 October 2022

Press Office

Office of The Prime Minister

Commonwealth of The Bahamas