Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis addresses BIS and ZNS management and staff earlier this month. Photo: Kristaan Ingraham/BIS
FORMER General Manager Diana Swann is no longer employed at the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas.
Kayleaser Deveaux-Isaacs was named as acting general manager, according to an internal memo obtained by The Tribune, which indicated that the appointment was effective June 9.
The internal memo was sent to all staff on Monday.
The circumstances surrounding Ms Swann’s exit from the government owned broadcast network are unclear.
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told management and staff of Bahamas Information Services (BIS) and BCB, also known as ZNS, that they will be held accountable for their performance, professionalism and punctuality or lack thereof.
At the time, Dr Minnis said his administration has “freed up” the BCB so that its employees will be able to conduct business in a fair and professional manner.
“I don’t care whether you voted for me or not, that is immaterial,” Dr Minnis said, according to an earlier release sent by BIS. “Be professional, be transparent and be honest with the public. The chains that were on you yesterday have been broken.
“I don’t care whether you are PLP or FNM that is not my business. All I want is professionalism. I expect for you to do your work in a professional manner and to be fair to all. Once that is done, we will have no problems.
“If you deviate, then we will have problems and that is not victimisation. That’s real talk. I don’t believe in victimisation, but I believe in professionalism and performance.”
Dr Minnis also said both institutions do not have to concern themselves with political interference.
“You will be given your independence and you will be pushed towards a public broadcasting corporation,” he said earlier this month. “As an independent institution, as politicians, we will not interfere and if any member of my party calls you to tell you to do something that’s not professional, don’t do it. Inform me and he or she will be no more.
“If you do it, you and he will be no more. The Bahamian people only ask for fair play.”
Comments
birdiestrachan 6 years, 10 months ago
doc lied again.. the PLP did not do anything about Isaac. The Bahamas has its own Donald trump. Just lie and lie some more.
realfreethinker 6 years, 10 months ago
birdie she deserve whatever she gets and more. She vile and nasty just like your plp. Good riddance
DDK 6 years, 10 months ago
Unlike, Mr. Trump's campaign lie, Dr. Minnis IS draining the swamp!
tell_it_like_it_is 6 years, 10 months ago
Paleeasse! IMHO- There's no politician in The Bahamas, and there are many whose characters are questionable, that can ever compare to Donald Trump. Don't get me wrong, we've had some corrupt politicians, and probably will always have at least SOME corrupt politicians in our country. But Trump is just the worse of the worse.
I have no problems with PM Minnis so far. Right now, comparing him to such a terrible leader is just a huge insult. (If that ever changes I will be the first to concede).
John 6 years, 10 months ago
Anyone surprised? The way the broadcasting corporation carried on weeks before the election was despicable. Maybe even more heads need to roil to clean that place up.
OMG 6 years, 10 months ago
It was never a peoples station, just look at the biased coverage leading up to the election.First item always Perry. Unfortunately the lady concerned probably was told what to prioritise.
Economist 6 years, 10 months ago
She was the General Manager, a journalist. As a General Manager you have a responsibility to do what is correct. If the Directors don't like it then they can give you proper severance, end of story.
That is what a real Managing Director would do.
Political lackeys who play the political game should expect to lose their job as they are not real Managing Director material to begin with.
OMG 6 years, 10 months ago
I agree but the reality under the PLP was conform to our dictates or be moved, demoted or fired
Economist 6 years, 10 months ago
In that position you have to be prepared to be fired or you lose all credibility as a real manager.
This is noted by many investors that we are unwilling to become real managers and take decisions that are right even if it puts our jobs at risk.
A person who stands their ground will always be able to find work. It may not pay as well, but at least you know, and many others, that you are person who deserves respect.
sheeprunner12 6 years, 10 months ago
I cannot wait to see where the new ZNS Board, Chairman and GM will take the Peoples' Station ......... I will hold my breath .......1.........2..........3............ sigh
Tarzan 6 years, 10 months ago
Just close it down. Government run enterprises just turn into slush funds and government propaganda machines. It is human nature. Sell them all and those you cannot sell, close!
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