A day after Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins unleashed a verbal assault on an absent Prime Minister Perry Christie in the House of Assembly and was asked to do the "honorable thing" by Acting Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis, both men were silent yesterday as to Rollins' future in the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).
Davis said in the House that he expected to meet with Rollins yesterday morning to discuss how he would do the "honorable thing", but it is unclear if that meeting ever happened.
The Nassau Guardian waited for several hours outside the Ministry of Works on John F. Kennedy Drive to follow up with Davis, the minister of Works and Urban Development.
He sent a message with his aide that he did not want to be interviewed.
Another two hours were spent in the reception area of Rollins' dental practice, Faith Dental Centre on Robinson Road, but the Fort Charlotte MP refused to meet with The Guardian.
He sent several messages through his staff that he had no intention of speaking to the media, and eventually requested that The Guardian leave and "respect his wishes".
Davis' suggestion that Rollins should resign came in the House of Assembly after a scathing attack from the backbencher on Christie and the need for "new political leadership in the country".
Christie was out of the country at the time Rollins made his contribution.
Rollins expressed anger over the fact that the prime minister used a majority of his communication to "threaten" backbenchers for their dissenting views, instead of providing "hope and comfort" to Bahamians who are concerned about the impact of VAT.
He also lashed out at Christie for quoting scripture repeatedly in Parliament, saying if he wanted to hear constant scriptural references he would go to church.
Davis' response came before he made his own contribution.
"The prime minister and our leader is out of the jurisdiction," Davis said.
"It pains me to note that the member for Fort Charlotte crossed the line today."
Davis said Rollins "crossed the line" when he questioned his leader and his motives, suggested he should no longer be the leader.
"He hold a post to which the leader appointed and I'll say no more," Davis said.
"He and I can meet tomorrow morning as the acting prime minister and the acting leader of the Progressive Liberal Party and we can discuss the manner in which he ought to do what is the honorable thing.
"I'll say no more about that."
After Rollins noted that he was no longer the Gaming Board chairman because the board appointments expired June 30, Davis pointed out that those appointments were extended to the end of this month.
Meanwhile, radio talk shows and social media buzzed with comments from dozens of residents, who called Rollins' comments refreshing.
Some said his criticisms were wrong, while others called his move a distraction from the VAT Bill, which was passed by a majority in the House Wednesday night.

Open arms
In a statement yesterday, Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash said Rollins' time in the PLP was coming to an end, but he "has a place in the FNM".
The Fort Charlotte MP was also offered a home in the Democratic National Alliance (DNA).
DNA Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer said during a press conference that if Rollins believes in standing on principle and doing what is best for the next generation, "he can come to the DNA".
Rollins resigned as party whip on Monday after expressing opposition to two of the four constitutional amendment bills the government hopes to advance to referendum.
Christie said the move was the right thing to do.
During the 2012 general election campaign, Rollins told hundreds of supporters that as the next MP for Fort Charlotte he will "journey towards greater national development in this great political vehicle that is the Progressive Liberal Party".
"I shall stand with you and be counted," Rollins said.
"I shall join you and be proud. We shall walk through the valley undaunted.
"And we shall all shout out loud: PLP, all the way. PLP, all the way."

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