OPM rejects Pintard’s claim of passports found on Bahamasair flight

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) of The Bahamas has vehemently denied claims made by Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard regarding an alleged incident involving unaccompanied Bahamian passports on a Bahamasair flight. Pintard, during a political rally in Golden Isles, asserted that a package of passports was discovered on a flight “heading south,” prompting an investigation and resulting in dismissals. He questioned the silence of senior government officials and hinted at potential misconduct within the passport office. Pintard challenged the Prime Minister to address the issue directly, accusing the government of withholding information. In response, the OPM issued a statement categorically refuting Pintard’s allegations, labeling them as false and baseless. The statement emphasized that no such incident occurred, no investigation was conducted, and no staff were dismissed. The OPM accused Pintard of spreading misinformation for political gain, urging him to retract his statements and apologize to the relevant authorities. The government’s rebuttal underscores the escalating political tensions in The Bahamas, with both sides engaging in a war of words over the credibility of the claims.