FROM RICK FOX TO THE BAHAMIAN PEOPLE
FROM RICK FOX TO THE BAHAMIAN PEOPLE
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*The People Over Party*
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I’ve represented The Bahamas globally for more than 30 years long before any official title.
And I will continue doing so for the rest of my life.
I serve as an Ambassador for The Bahamas, not for any political party.
The honor Prime Minister Davis extended to me recognized my citizenship by jus sanguinis “the right of blood” and acknowledged a lifelong commitment to our nation.
My loyalty is, and always will be, to the Bahamian people and to the mission of making The Bahamas number one in the world.
As your Ambassador, I work with and for all Bahamians not as a political ally, but as a citizen who wants better for our country.
Freedom of Speech & The By-Election
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Some supporters of the current administration have suggested that because I am an Ambassador, I should not be commenting on the Golden Isles by-election.
Yet at the same time, a sitting ambassador with a portfolio is openly endorsing a candidate while currently running for office himself.
So the question is simple:
*Are ambassadors free to speak on national matters, or only some Ambassadors and only on party lines?*
If one ambassador is permitted to speak, endorse, and advocate, then I am certainly permitted to speak respectfully and truthfully in service to the people.
*I will not be discouraged from speaking about the future of our country.
Why I Spoke on Golden Isles*
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My comments were not an endorsement.
They were a reminder to the voters of Golden Isles about the importance of this moment and the responsibility to evaluate candidates based on leadership, competence, and track record.
For transparency: I know Darron Pickstock as a lawyer.
That is the extent of what I can speak to.
When asked to endorse him as a leader, I answered honestly:
*“I don’t know him as a leader.”*
The person responded:
“But he is a lawyer.”
I understand historically, we have elected lawyers not because of proven leadership, but because legal minds were essential during the fight for independence.
*Today, our challenges are different: affordability, opportunity, national development, innovation, and global competitiveness that require leaders who understand the law, follow the law, and can help build the business of this country.*
Lawyers debate and negotiate well but right now,
*The Bahamas doesn’t need more words.
Bahamians are waiting on an affordable, livable life.
We need leaders who deliver results.*
Accountability, Not Partisanship
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Some of our past and current leaders former PM Ingraham, former PM Christie, and Prime Minister Davis have battled each other publicly for years.
Yet behind the scenes, they respect each other, understand each other, and often work together.
I understand that dynamic.
When I played with Shaq and Kobe, the world saw arguments and conflict.
People questioned whether we were even on the same team.
*But those public battles were about excellence, accountability, and championships.*
Off the court, they are my brothers for life.
Great teams challenge each other publicly because winning matters.
Great teams unite privately because they understand the mission.
The Mission: The Bahamas Number One.
What we need now is simple:
*Fierce accountability.
Leaders who push each other to greatness.*
That is how we will build a world-class nation.
My Commitment
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When I speak on national matters, I do not hold back out of fear, friendship, or family ties.
Truth strengthens us.
Accountability protects us.
Courage moves us forward.
Recently, I was advised to seek guidance on what I’m “allowed” to say as an Ambassador.
This was surprising, because I was never told that accepting this role meant limiting my freedom of speech.
My understanding was the opposite: that I was appointed to advocate for The Bahamas, not to remain silent for political comfort.
If “silly season” now requires placing party interests above the national interest, that would be a complete departure from what the Prime Minister communicated to me.
If that ever becomes the expectation, he can call me in and ask for my resignation directly.
For four years, the Prime Minister and I have spoken regularly.
He has never raised any concern about my work including my recent encouragement to the voters of Golden Isles to vote wisely and independently.
Until he tells me otherwise, I will continue to serve in the way I was appointed to serve.
And so let me be clear:
Some may have forgotten that the mandate is People Over Party, not political survival over truth.
The people decide who stays and who goes.
Our duty is to serve them well while we are here.
Title or no title, I will continue to speak honestly, challenge all of us including myself and fight for a stronger, more united, more competitive Bahamas.
My commitment remains the same:
I will always choose “The People Over Party”.
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