Lemarque Campbell, Attorney and Bahamas representative of Transparency International through Citizens for a Better Bahamas.

Leading Authorities on Freedom of Information to guest on Voice of the Bays

With the deadline for public consultation on the long-awaited Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) fast approaching, two leading authorities will appear on a popular local radio show Thursday, June 23.

Attorney Lemarque Campbell and Matt Aubry, representatives of Citizens for a Better Bahamas (CBB) representatives will appear on the popular Save the Bays radio show, ‘Voice of the Bays: The Environment Speaks’ from 5-6pm this Thursday on Love 97.5 which will air live in Nassau and Grand Bahama.

Joseph Darville, radio show host and Chairman of Save the Bays, congratulated the organization after it was named the official national contact for Transparency International, a global entity with a mandate to identify areas of corruption among government, businesses and individuals while ensuring ongoing transparency and accountability through implementation of worldwide conventions.

“On behalf of Save the Bays, we are very pleased that through Citizens for a Better Bahamas, Transparency International will have a presence in The Bahamas,” said Darville. “FOIA is a crucial pillar of Save the Bays and we look forward to supporting, assisting and wherever possible aligning resources with Citizens for a Better Bahamas to make those who represent us accountable and ensure transparency among those acting on behalf of the people of this nation.”

Matt Aubry, executive director, Organization for Responsible Government (ORG)

Both Aubry and Campbell will discuss the organization’s role and share findings which came out of multiple town hall meetings during the public consultation for FOIA held around the country and discussions with public and private shareholders, including representatives from the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employees Confederation on the consultation process.

Source: Diane Phillips & Associates