Deputy commissioner notes some jurisdictions can take up to 5 years to implement freedom of information NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Information Commissioner Keith Thompson yesterday announced 10 government ministries and agencies that will be first to facilitate the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as part of its phased implementation. However, he made clear that the road […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The appointment of the first freedom of information commissioner and deputy freedom of information commissioner is a “big step forward” towards the enactment of a fully functioning Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), said Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) Executive Director Matt Aubrey. On Sunday, Attorney General Carl Bethel named retired Supreme Court […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Bar Association President Kahlil Parker today called for full enactment of the Freedom of Information Act, as well as legislation that will ensure the independence of the judiciary and Parliament, insisting the judiciary cannot rely on governments not to “abuse their borrowed powers”. During the Opening of the Legal Year, Parker […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis advised the government is moving to further enact the Freedom of Information Act, civil society organizations yesterday urged legislators to pick up the pace to bring the act fully into effect. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis advised on Wednesday that he is in the process of reviewing […]
