Michela Barnett Ellis
Michela Barnett Ellis is a prominent Bahamian senator known for her advocacy on women's rights and her outspoken criticism of government policies. Recently, she called out the Davis administration for its reluctance to criminalize marital rape, arguing that such inaction condones violence against women. During a Senate debate, she highlighted the contradictions in the government's stance on women's rights and urged for tougher penalties for sexual offenses, emphasizing the need for more women in politics to ensure protections for vulnerable populations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Bahamas | 3 | 6.00 | 1.40% | +10% | 393,248 | 6,036 | $13,000 | 200$ |
| Totals | 3 | 393,248 | 6,036 | $13,000 | 200$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis is demanding answers from the Davis administration following claims by Bahamas Grid Company that it was denied access to the New Providence Control Center during the weekend’s island-wide power outage.
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Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis criticised Mr Mitchell for his recent overseas travel.
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Bahamas:
Michela Barnett-Ellis has been ratified by the Free National Movement for the seat.
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Bahamas:
Michela Barnett-Ellis is a senator who mentioned a vehicle change that contributed to the tensions during the election process.
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Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis has defended the work of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee after questions were raised about whether the body is addressing critical issues.
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Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis is referenced in the context of misogynistic remarks made by Leslie Miller.
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Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis has condemned comments by former MP Leslie Miller, calling his remarks misogynistic and disrespectful to Bahamian women.
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Bahamas:
The FNM has ratified Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis for Killarney.
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Bahamas:
Senator Barnett-Ellis said she hoped to gain support from former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
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Bahamas:
Michela Barnett-Ellis was confirmed as the candidate for Killarney.
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