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  1. Central Bank and NIF governance crisis in The Bahamas
  2. The House of Assembly debated the management and oversight of the National Investment Fund (NIF), which was established by the Davis administration.
  3. The Public Accounts Committee is investigating the expenditure of the National Investment Fund during a House of Assembly sitting.

Speaker Rules Limit Public Accounts Committee's Power to Compel Witnesses

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The House of Assembly Speaker ruled that the Public Accounts Committee cannot compel witnesses to appear before it unless the request is first approved by a resolution passed by a majority of all Members of Parliament. The Opposition leader criticized this ruling, stating that the committee would not comply with what he called an attempt to obstruct its probe into the National Investment Fund (NIF).

From tribune242.com

Why it matters

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The restriction creates a major roadblock for the Public Accounts Committee's current and future investigations into the NIF. Critics argue the ruling gives the governing Progressive Liberal Party and the Davis administration an effective veto over the committee's ability to summon reluctant witnesses.

The House of Assembly debated the management and oversight of the National Investment Fund, which was established by the Davis administration, during a recent sitting.

From tribune242.com

Who's involved

  • House of AssemblyThe legislative body where the Speaker made the ruling and where the committee operates.
  • Public Accounts CommitteeThe committee responsible for overseeing government expenditures and investigating the NIF.
  • governmentThe governing body whose administration is subject to the committee's scrutiny.

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