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ORG expresses deep concern over the "troubling pattern" of non-compliance regarding financial disclosures
April 02, 2024
ORG expresses deep concern over the "troubling pattern" of non-compliance regarding financial disclosures
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Organization for Responsible Governance is highlighting the urgent need to reinforce regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance, and cultivate public trust in our governance. Findings from last year's financial disclosures shed light on a pattern of non-compliance among senators, senior civil servants, and elected officials, which ORG says signals entrenched issues within [...
April 05, 2024
ORG: Public Disclosure Should Have Greater Independence
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Organization for Responsible Governance is stressing the importance of transparency in government after foreign affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said he was irritated journalists contacted him to ask if he met the deadline for public disclosure.
March 15, 2024
ORG urged a balanced approach in addressing NIB's financial sustainability
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) says that the recent confusion surrounding the announcement of a phased strategy to increase the National Insurance Board's (NIB) contribution rate underscores the importance of clear communication and inclusive decision-making processes. It urged a balanced approach to addressing NIB's financial sustainability. "The s...
ORG lauds recent commitments on anti-corruption
June 20, 2022
ORG lauds recent commitments on anti-corruption
Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) Executive Director Matt Aubry said recent commitments made by heads of state and government during the Ninth Summit of the Americas, drive home the urgency for The Bahamas to pass anti-corruption legislation. Among the commitments agreed to in the Inter-American Action Plan on Democratic Governance is the pledge to "strengthen, ...
Multiple Steps Taken, ORG Bahamas Chief Says
January 07, 2024
Multiple Steps Taken, ORG Bahamas Chief Says
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Organization for Responsible Governance says significant progress has been made in advancing anti-corruption legislation. In a recent interview with Our News, Executive Director Matt Aubry emphasized the need to enact additional legislation.
January 05, 2024
ORG calls for swift action on implementation of the Freedom of Information Act
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) wants swift action on implementing the Freedom of Information Act, calling it a critical tool.
January 05, 2024
ORG urges 'swift action' for full Freedom of Information Act implementation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is pressing for 'swift action' to achieve the complete implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), noting that the insufficient prioritization of this law over the past two administrations has impeded the public's fundamental right to information. In a statement, ORG acknowledged recent comments made [...]
ORG: Prime Minister's Comments Not Too Surprising
January 04, 2024
ORG: Prime Minister's Comments Not Too Surprising
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The prime minister's recent comments about the rollout of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) didn't come as too much of a surprise to the Organisation of Responsible Governance (ORG).
ORG welcomes recent tabling of Ombudsman Bill
October 21, 2023
ORG welcomes recent tabling of Ombudsman Bill
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) has welcomed the recent tabling of the Ombudsman Bill in the House of Assembly, hailing it as a significant step towards a more transparent, accountable, and equitable governance structure in the country. According to ORG, the tabling of the Ombudsman Bill signifies the government's recognition of the [...]
September 28, 2023
ORG advocates for FOIA on International Day for Universal Access to Information
September 28 marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information, a day proclaimed by UNESCO to emphasize the importance of legal and practical frameworks for the public to access information.
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