Behold the grand spectacle of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and its unwavering devotees, who proclaim with fervor that this political powerhouse, established 71 years ago in 1953, has never faltered—a feat truly worth marveling at.

Today, the Chairman of the PLP, the indomitable Fred Mitchell, known to some as “Snagglepuss”, has unleashed his fury upon the organizers of the Vertical Blue free diving competition, staunchly defending the party’s impeccable track record.

The competition, a fixture at Dean’s Blue Hole on Long Island for the past 16 years, has been abruptly suspended due to the island’s woeful infrastructure, as lamented by Director William Trubridge.

Trubridge painted a grim picture, stating, “It is now common for utilities to have outages for the majority of the day, occasionally for weeks on end. Roads have deteriorated to the point where it is unsafe for them to be driven on. Where there were once three commercial airlines servicing the island, with a minimum of two flights a day, there is now a single inconsistent carrier that … is often booked out.”

One might have expected the New Day government to spare no effort in preserving such a prestigious event in The Bahamas, particularly given its alignment with the Blue and Orange economy initiatives outlined in the government’s manifesto. But alas, the Chairman, in his unwavering loyalty to the party and the government, chose to shield their reputation at all costs—even if it meant sacrificing the event. As always, the blame is deflected, and the PLP remains unblemished and infallible since its inception in 1953.

The Nassau Guardian reports on Mitchell’s scathing response to the canceled freedive event on Long Island, where he absolves the government of any culpability. Mitchell dismisses Trubridge’s concerns as the grievances of a failed promoter seeking to shift blame onto The Bahamas for his own shortcomings.

Trubridge’s letter cited a litany of infrastructure woes on Long Island, including power and water outages, decrepit roads, and limited flight options hindering athlete travel. Despite the significant economic contribution of the event to Long Island, Trubridge lamented the government’s lack of support and basic infrastructure upkeep.

It would have been reasonable to expect the government to address these issues, not only for the benefit of event organizers and participants but also for the residents of Long Island. Yet, Mitchell’s unwavering defense of the government’s honor persists, even as critical voices grow louder.

In a puzzling turn, Mitchell veers off course to address the case of missing American transgender woman Taylor Casey, diverting attention from the pressing issues at hand. His failure to acknowledge and address the reasons behind the event’s cancellation only underscores his unsuitability for frontline politics.

As the PLP continues to stumble due to its inherent nature, one cannot help but question the party’s leadership and its priorities. In a realm where accountability and responsibility are scarce commodities, the Progressive Liberal Party stands as a stark reminder of the perils of unchecked power and hubris.

The PLP fails for one reason, it is their nature.

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