I am currently on a short vacation in europe and was informed that Mohammed Harajchi has accused me as a Minister of asking him to assist a relative with educational expenses.THAT IS A SICK AND DELIBERATE LIE AND ONLY A DEMENTED MIND COULD CONJURE UP SUCH A LIE.

The facts are: that whilst in opposition in december of 2001, a Bahamian mother whom i had just then met, was desperately seeking funds for legal studies in the UK did ask me to seek assistance for her from mohammed harajchi. this request was passed on. i do not know whether harajchi ever rendered any assistance.

My personal assistance for education to family and others is well known. i have never sought financial assistance from anyone for education for any family member.

I have warned the Bahamian people that i have come to learn that Mohammed Harajchi is a DANGEROUS MAN. I shall have more to say on this issue on my return from vacation

Does the statement passed it on infer some involvement in the matter?
Clearification?

Does Bradley Roberts respond to these posts supposedly by him, or is someone posting for him!???

The Minister is on a national website refuting bribery charges!!!
:eek:

How powerful has this become???

anyways, Harajchi is teed off about something, i dont think he would be on a crusade wasting money and time and effort on a non cause.

Maybe an investigation needs to be put forward, to prove the Bahamian bussiness and legal system true blue!

I have no doubt that this is all some mis-communication on both sides.

"glad to have you on board minister... :bye: "

Bradley's, and Perry's statement is proof of their guilt. The Harajchi's bank was convicted of money laundering buy the court- making him a money launderer. They admit that their party took money directly or indirectly from a money launderer.
Perry Never denied that the PLP got money from Harajchi. He Just argued that it wasn't 10 mil. He said it was less than that.
Bradley did not deny it either. He only claims that it was not a family member.
Question: If someone had asked Bradley to refer them to ninty to get money would he have done it.
With the world we live in with terrorist laundering money everywhere it should have made the PLP think twice before taking money from harajchi.
I feel that every cabinet minister who took money from him should be fired as MP and CM and Bi elections held. If the prime minister took money or allowed money to be taken he should be "impeached".
Shame on our government

As far as I know, it is not illegal for a party to take donations, as far as I know, it is not illegal for candidates to take donations. (Although, the wisdom of taking moneys from some people is questionable.) It is illegal to take those donations for "favors," if it could be proven.

The fact that Mr. Harajchi does not have his bank licence back shows that the money was not for that, or if it was, there was some misunderstanding between the parties - and one, or both sides are guilty of influence peddling. But as things stand we dont really know and can call no one guilty. However, this needs a deeper look-see.

Minister Roberts. Enjoy your vacation! When you return I think you will find that you are on solid ground. You do not strike me as a man who needs to beg for money for your personal use.

well i dont know if acepting gifts on behalf of the party is illegal here in the bahamas, or any refference to the amount that should be posted.

if this money alledgedly changed hands before september 11, and after december 2001, you cant fault the govt for aiding and abetting terrorist, at that time it wasnt a western issue!

but now that you mention, he not getting a liscense to operate may be as a result of negative activity terrorism or knowledge of terrorist people...not only that he tried to buy our politicians and...OUR POLITICIANS ARE NOT FOR SALE!!!

he may have spent some money, but if he was trying to con or game the bahamian govt then tough break for him.
show me where this money changed place..that is all everyone is asking!
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well i dont know if acepting gifts on behalf of the party is illegal here in the bahamas, or any refference to the amount that should be posted.
There is the problem The public is not clear on this donation thing. Are the names and amounts of those who donate published? Don't know! But perhaps it should be so. Perhaps we should have limit on campaign spending? Perhaps we need to look into campaign funding, millions and millions are spent to get a seat in the house that pays $30,000 (approx)

if this money alledgedly changed hands before september 11, and after december 2001, you cant fault the govt for aiding and abetting terrorist, at that time it wasnt a western issue!
Right, but was that an issue? I dont know.

.. but now that you mention, he not getting a liscense to operate may be as a result of negative activity terrorism or knowledge of terrorist people.
As far as I understand it, and I stand to be corrected, his bank was accused of money laundering - a charge Mr. Harajchi strongly challenges.

..not only that he tried to buy our politicians and...OUR POLITICIANS ARE NOT FOR SALE!!!
I think you are right. Let us hope they are not for rent either. :D

he may have spent some money, but if he was trying to con or game the bahamian govt then tough break for him.
show me where this money changed place..that is all everyone is asking!
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All Mr. Harajchi need to do is open his books to an independent examiner. All the PLP has to do is the same thing. This "storm" could be cleared up in moments. I will add that all Political Parties books should be open anyhow, as a matter of policy.

Mr. Roberts, I look forward to hearing your remarks when you get home. I hope you will post them here so that those site members who do not have access to local papers can read what you say. Also, it is good to get the facts right from the "horses-mouth."

Cassius Stuart(BDM) was on immediate response this morning talking about laws to control financial donations during an election, and conventions etc. Mr. Stuart holds the view that non-Bahamians should not be allowed to inflence who is elected to our parliament using their money or monies worth. I am inclined to agree with him. I do not beleive that there should be a legal cap on spending by candidates or on how much an individual can donate however. The Prime Minister spoke about reform before the election. Was he serious or was he playing us? Is it an important issue to the government. Compare this with the haste with which they reacted to the habeus corpus matter and readers may come to their own conclusions.

Cassius Stuart(BDM) was on immediate response this morning talking about laws to control financial donations during an election, and conventions etc. Mr. Stuart holds the view that non-Bahamians should not be allowed to inflence who is elected to our parliament using their money or monies worth. I am inclined to agree with him.
I believe that permanent residents should be allowed to donate. They have a stake in the country, be it only a small one. However, I agree that massive amounts of money from one or two persons - local or otherwise, should be discouraged.

I do not beleive that there should be a legal cap on spending by candidates or on how much an individual can donate...
It was just a suggestion, but a line must be drawn somewhere, or there is a real danger that a handful of people could "own" a government. However, caps or no caps. I strongly believe the names of contributors, and amounts, should be published.

The Prime Minister spoke about reform before the election. Was he serious or was he playing us? Is it an important issue to the government. Compare this with the haste with which they reacted to the habeus corpus matter and readers may come to their own conclusions.
Reform is good to talk about - hard to put into action. Particularly if one's party is benefitting from the status quo!

I agree with Dr. Bernard Nottage who once said while a member of the old PLP that direct foreign investment is nice, but we need to place more emphasis on this country being developed by Bahamains. Part of the problem in my view is that this country has been controled politically by lawyers for too long. They are always coming up with short term schemes to generate money instead of encouraging Bahamians to own our own economy. It is distressing that Bahamains do not own our tourism product or that we are for the most part only workers in banks. If I recall correctly, to be entitled to get permanent residence one had to invest a certain amount of money in this coutry. It was disgraceful then when the government came up with this scheme, and it is even more pathtic now. Do we really want persons who buy permanent residence influencing our elections? What stake do they have other than a financial one? They can pack up and leave if it gets too hot. We bahamians have no where to go.Let's vote those lawyers out of office next time.

The election process is for Bahamians, therefore those that support the process for either side should be Bahamian and only Bahamian.
The PLP in its battle against the UBP had no choice but to go outside for its war chest since the UBP war chest was created by the prominent set of local Bahamians, thus leaving little for their opponents. However things have changed and its time we made the changes.

the thing is....the amount of money a campaign has should only be related to the add and hard items part of the campaign..eg buttons, t-shirt, fliers personel...
the money should not have anything to do with anything else..
and when you look at it....campaign finance reform should be on the agenda....but what it should be spent on is thee important issue!

and thats why i agree with oppening the books to a governmental org to oversee the regulation and appropriation of campaign funds!

what the hell does the senate do again???
:D

This exercise is another example of how corrupt and unstructured the Bahamas's laws are. The politicians rule the country with an iron fist. This is not a democracy government but one that dictates terms to the people for a long time now.

We need to restructure government and make the appropriate laws to control government. If the government doesn't see that fact then they are wasting all of our time.

The ruling governments have a ruling class of people in the Bahamas who have benefitted off of government in the Bahamas since its inception. No matter what color or group they are all corrupt by their own legislations.

The peoples business, the peoples finance is not being taken care of and secured. It is no growing but being squandered on foriegn policy trips and internal corruption.

When will it all end? At the judgement? Can you wait that long?

Bradley the only thing we need to here from you when you come back is your letter of resignation. And while you are at it write one for Perry. You messed up and the truth is out. Be an honorable man and resign before the sheik brings out the rest of the evidence that you know he has.
How could you people take money from a money launderer and then try to tell our youth to stay away from drug money.
I am ashamed of this government and I will not be telling any one that I am bahamian until yawl are out of office.
Let it go- you got caught!
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