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PM: Shantytown Demolition is a Process

ABACO, BAHAMAS – The prime minister unable to say when demolition of shantytowns will take place weeks after the injunction blocking demolition was lifted.

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1 year ago

February 27, 2023

Berthony McDermott

ABACO, BAHAMAS – The prime minister unable to say when demolition of shantytowns will take place weeks after the injunction blocking demolition was lifted. This comes as a CARICOM mission heads to Haiti to discuss security concerns.

Days after announcing his government’s plan to address shantytowns, Prime Minister Philip Davis could not say when demolition of those structures will come, however, he gave the assurance that it will happen, adding that it’s a process.

His comments come as a mission left for Haiti just this morning including Immigration Minister Keith Bell, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe and other CARICOM members.

Davis says the purpose is to discuss security issues in Haiti.

We asked the prime minister if The Bahamas will supply manpower support to Haiti.

The prime minister says the goal is to find ways to stabilize Haiti, noting that without a solution, immigration issues will continue to plague The Bahamas.

Over the weekend, Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain went into a shantytown In New Providence with a woman claiming to be the owner of the property.

The intention was to demolish the structures on the property.

Nearly two weeks ago, a Supreme Court justice lifted the injunction blocking the demolition of shantytowns.

The prime minister also hitting back at former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis who says government is pandering on the shantytown issue.