Fred Mitchell—the ever-enlightened chairman of the “New Day” Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)—delivered yet another voice note dripping with the usual cocktail of ignorance, condescension, and unearned self-satisfaction. It was classic Fred: petty, self-important, and completely devoid of introspection. He never disappoints, even when you’re hoping he might.

This time, he took aim at Opposition Leader Michael Pintard, chastising him for daring to request the details of the newly signed Heads of Agreement for the Grand Lucayan resort. You see, according to Mitchell, if Pintard really wanted answers, he simply should have shown up to the signing—because apparently, that’s when transparency happens in the PLP’s fantasy world.

Let us be clear: Mitchell, in his usual arrogant tone, mocked Pintard’s absence from the event, referencing Martha’s rebuke of Jesus for dramatic flair—as if comparing himself and the Prime Minister to biblical saviors is not totally unhinged.

“If only you had bothered to show up,” Mitchell scolded, “you would have heard the details. You could have mingled with investors, with your constituents… but you weren’t there.”

The sanctimony! The reality, of course, is far more sinister.

Let’s put aside the fact that the government invited Pintard to the event—as they should, given that he’s Leader of the Opposition—and focus on what actually happened: The government then refused to answer questions from the press about the deal. That’s right. When journalists attempted to ask Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper about the terms of this so-called “billion-dollar investment” that will allegedly lift the Grand Lucayan from albatross status, they were promptly shut down. So much for transparency.

So, Mitchell’s logic [if we dare to call it that] boils down to this: show up, smile for the cameras, and absorb the details via osmosis—because questions will not be tolerated. That’s how the New Day PLP government does it. Don’t expect a press release, a fact sheet, or public access to the Heads of Agreement. No, no. Apparently, you’re supposed to pick up the fine print between the hors d’oeuvres and the ribbon-cutting.

But here’s the real question: What about the rest of us? You know, the taxpayers—the Bahamian people—who foot the bill and who deserve to know what this government is signing on their behalf? Why must we wait for leaks or court battles, as we did with Baha Mar, to get the truth? After all, Mitchell and Prime Minister Davis were both involved in that fiasco, too. That deal is still mired in secrecy and litigation. Lessons learned? Not quite.

Let’s not forget: it was this very PLP administration that cancelled the original HoA for the Grand Lucayan, claiming it wasn’t in the best interest of the Bahamian people. Now, they ask us to trust them blindly on this new deal, refusing to release details, as if the people are simply spectators in their own democracy.

Heraclitus once said; “No man ever steps in the same rive twice. For it’s not the same river and not the same man” a testament to constant change—but with this New Day PLP, it’s not just the same river, it’s the same old muddy water. The “New Day” Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has turned out to be the same old PLP, right down to the secrecy, the smugness, and the disdain for accountability.

So here’s a radical idea: Prove the Opposition wrong. Prove the public wrong. Release the details. Let the Bahamian people decide for themselves whether this deal is truly in their best interest—or just another backroom arrangement dressed up with golden promises and photo ops.

Until then, spare us the biblical parables and political theater. We’re not here for the sermon—we want the facts.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) fails for one reason; it is their nature.

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