Nassau, Bahamas -
The PLP thanks the people
of The Bahamas for a wonderful display of democracy in today’s Referendum on
whether or not Bahamians want Web Shop Gaming regulated and taxed and the
establishment of a National Lottery.
As the world looked on, the
Bahamian people conducted themselves peacefully and with great respect for
others as the Referendum was held without incident.
The Prime Minister was
clear that his government would be guided by the results of the Referendum and
the will of the people notwithstanding the low voter turnout. The people have spoken and have rejected the regulation
of Game Shops and the establishment of a National Lottery.
The Prime Minister is
commended for his leadership in this exercise and for demonstrating great
strength, focus and discipline in the face of harsh and in some cases
misleading and unfair attacks. He was consistent in his position and never
wavered when others have flip-flopped on this issue.
As Web Shop Gaming is
currently illegal under Bahamian law, we expect that the government will
allocate the necessary resources to enforce the law.
Election results 'as they came in' can be viewed on The Bahamas Weekly Facebook page
