The question of allowing Bahamians to gamble in hotel casinos alongside tourists will be considered by the Constitutional Reform Commission.
It comes after Mr Christie confirmed that there had been a widespread backlash by Bahamians after the issue’s exclusion from the original planned referendum on gambling.
The new decision was revealed before Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis appeared before the commission at the Hilton hotel to make suggestions on possible reforms to the Bahamas’ constitution.
Mr McWeeney said the commission will also hold a one day session in January to hear the concerns of religious leaders before consulting the general public.
While the opposition supports the commission during this process, Dr Minnis cautioned them to listen to the voice of Bahamians.
Dr Minnis told the commission his party would fully welcome any changes which support equal rights to Bahamian women and citizenship issues.
