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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.
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 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 [...
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 [...]
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.
June 14, 2023
ORG Applauds Public Hospitals Authority’s Ethics Hotline
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) commends the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) for establishing its ethics hotline. The hotline at (242) 502-9124 allows citizens to report misconduct and mismanagement at any of the PHA’s facilities. Reports can be made anonymously and will undergo a process of investigation and remediation. The measure notably strengthens the PHA’s framework f...
May 25, 2023
ORG launches Community Surveys to Build Platform for Citizen Voices
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is pleased to announce the introduction of community surveys as part of its Active Citizens Bahamas (ACB) campaign to encourage and empower Bahamians to have a positive impact in their communities.
May 05, 2023
ORG encourages public to review, provide input on Ombudsman Bill
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is encouraged by the tabling of the Ombudsman Bill, 2023 in the House of Assembly, which seeks to establish a body for transparency, accountability and integrity in the administration and decision making of public institutions and authorities, and to promote and protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals and international human righ...
December 12, 2022
ORG Celebrates Integrity Week, Commends Proclamation Given By OPM
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) celebrated Integrity Week from 5December to 9 December this year. The government, civil society and the private sector partnered to share information that supports the government and organizations in combating corruption and its perception.
October 07, 2022
ORG Initiates Partnerships During Clinton Global Initiative
Over 1,000 bright-minded individuals and global leaders who work to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues recently gathered in New York City for this year’s ClintonGlobal Initiative (CGI).
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