November 6, 2024
Matt Aubry
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Bahamas ties us on corruption index, but advocate warns of daily reality
THE Bahamas’ steady showing in Transparency International’s latest corruption index masks a deeper problem: despite years of legislative reform, many Bahamians still do not feel the impact of anti-corruption efforts in their daily lives, a governance advocate warned yesterday.
ORG: Desire to ‘hide’ info stalling FOIA
THE desire to hide certain information from the public could be a factor in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) remaining largely unimplemented nearly eight years after it was passed, claims the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG).
ORG criticises lack of public information on disclosures calling for urgent reforms
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) is once again criticising the lack of information on which public officials met or missed this year’s financial disclosure deadlines, saying it highlights persistent flaws in the system and reinforces the need for urgent reforms to improve transparency and accountability.
Governance reformers: Police chief’s ‘bribe call’ not sufficient
Governance reformers yesterday warned the police chief’s call for all persons solicited for bribes to “speak up” is unlikely to succeed unless backed by tough anti-corruption and ‘whistleblower’ protections.
ORG urges RBPF to be more transparent
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) has urged the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) to be more transparent with information on its investigations, emphasising that public trust can only be strengthened through open communication.
'Bring integrity commission now'
CALLS for an independent Integrity Commission have intensified after revelations surrounding former Christie administration officials involved in the Baha Mar conflict with Sarkis Izmirlian and China Construction America (CCA).
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