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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 2 | 3.00 | 0.56% | +0% | 393,248 | 2,215 | $13,000 | 73$ |
| Totals | 2 | 393,248 | 2,215 | $13,000 | 73$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bahamas:
Opposition Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis criticised the government’s assurances regarding rising electricity costs.
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Bahamas:
Michela Barnett-Ellis criticized the rising costs of Bahamas Power & Light bills, calling them 'a never-ending nightmare'.
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Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis accused the Davis administration of enacting critical laws without implementing them.
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Bahamas:
Michela Barnett-Ellis is the deputy chair of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee who acknowledged the delay in the implementation of the Protection Against Violence Bill.
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Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis is the deputy chair of the PHRC and emphasized the committee's oversight role.
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Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis serving as deputy chair.
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Bahamas:
Free National Movement Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis made a similar argument in the Senate, noting that the Progressive Liberal Party has made bold legislative moves in the past.
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Bahamas:
Senator Michela Barnett Ellis has accused the Davis administration of lacking the courage to criminalise marital rape.
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