NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC—The Workplace of the Prime Minister (OPM) has defended the federal government’s buy of a US$192,000 BMW for Prime Minister Phillip “Courageous” Davis. This follows widespread debates in public circles in regards to the timing of such a purchase order as the price of dwelling soars.
In a press release on Wednesday, the OPM stated the BMW replaces a US$300,000 Mercedes acquired beneath the Ingraham administration in 2011 that 4 prime ministers used.
“For the primary time, an electrical automobile was chosen for the Workplace of the Prime Minister, reflecting broader authorities coverage to transition authorities automobiles to electrical ones, that are cleaner and supply cost-savings over time,” stated the assertion that was issued after paperwork in regards to the transaction had been leaked on social media on Tuesday, sparking heated commentary.
“This automobile is at the moment being personalized to satisfy the stringent safety and useful necessities for transporting a primary minister. Moreover, a Lexus is being repaired and is thus not in use. A BMW has been briefly loaned to the Workplace to make sure no interruption within the prime minister’s official duties.”
The OPM stated that the Lexus and the brand new automobile would be the two automobiles in rotation as soon as repaired.
Concerning the appropriateness of shopping for the luxurious automotive, performing Press Secretary Keishla Adderley instructed reporters that the Workplace of the Prime Minister wants to deal with a really rigorous schedule that the prime minister has to cope with day by day.”
She stated the brand new automotive can also be anticipated to final no less than ten years.
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