The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has removed political signs erected in the Freeport area this week.
In a statement GBPA officials advised stakeholders of the regulations governing the placement of signs in Freeport. The statement said, “in advance of the election period, the GBPA engaged representatives of the Progressive Liberal Party, Free National Movement, Coalition of Independents and independent candidate to outline these requirements and to encourage a coordinated and compliant approach to campaign signage following the issuance of the writ of election.”
The GBPA further stated that it “has observed that campaign signage has been erected without the required approval and outside of the established framework, including verges owned by the GBPA Group of Companies. Such signage is unauthorized and subject to removal in accordance with the applicable bye-laws.”
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was asked by reporters for a response to the actions of GBPA on Wednesday. He said, “its just been brought to my attention and we’ll be addressing that in short order. There’s no reason why both FNM and PLP…it’s and expression of free speech and it ought not to be interfered with. And I’m going to be addressing that in short order.”
The removed signs are being held for collection by the owners.
