Following confirmation that Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for North Eleuthera Rickey Mackey paid the $9,591 debt he owed to the Bahamas Customs Department in taxes dating back to 2002, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday warned that there was "more to come" for Mackey.
"There is more to come," Roberts told The Guardian.
"When I start something, that's only the opening shot.
"There is more to come for Mr. Mackey.
"Tell him tighten his seatbelt because it is coming."
Roberts revealed the information at a rally in Eleuthera on Friday night, calling into question Mackey's suitability to hold public office.
Roberts released a letter written by Mackey to the comptroller of customs on April 18, 2013, stating; "I, Rickey Mackey, of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, owe the Bahamas Customs Department $12,789.20 for Eleuthera Petroleum".
Mackey then confirmed on Sunday that the difference was "some $9,000".
Roberts said, "He should also pay interest for all these years he owes the government money as well.
"When you owe somebody debt, you pay for it.
"But I see he hasn't paid any interest."
Roberts also said that despite Mackey's claim that he got sidetracked with the bill and faced "financial challenges", it is interesting that Mackey "could find the money so quickly".
"Either he didn't have the money or somebody provided it for him," Roberts said.
Mackey charged on Sunday that his issue does not detract from the fact that the PLP "owes the country an explanation for [how they handled our money] that has this country in the state it is in" and insisted that Roberts' move shows how desperate the PLP is to hang onto power.
In response, Roberts said "a bill ducker making that accusation, that's completely groundless.
"He is putting himself up for public office, so he must stand the test."

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