Bahamian Opposition Leader Michael Pintard is not convinced that the prime minister’s crime plan, which was unveiled in a national address on Sunday night, will result in improved safety for citizens.
In a statement, he said Prime Minister Philip Davis’ plan “was his same old comments packaged differently.”
“Most residents tuned into [last night’s] remarks with hopes of hearing specific crime-fighting strategies to reduce the frequency and viciousness of violence, particularly in New Providence. Many Bahamians believe that we are in the midst of a crisis that affects not only criminals known to the police but also ordinary citizens trying to live peacefully,” the Free National Movement (FNM) leader said.
“Instead, they got a carefully scripted public relations speech in response to mounting public criticism of their silence. Residents got little comfort or hope this administration would take that swift and comprehensive action to lead other stakeholders in the urgent battle to win back our streets, homes and communities from the fear and flow of violent crimes.”
Pintard said Bahamians are still waiting on the prime minister’s promise to address key concerns since the government took office almost three years ago.
Pintard called on the government not to politicise crime and he urged Davis to focus on implementing a holistic anti-crime plan before he jets out of the country to attend another event.
