Mitchell: We had hoped to see Picewell serve in Cabinet “one day” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Following the surprise departure of South and Central Andros and Mangrove Cay MP Picewell Forbes from politics yesterday, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) said it was saddened by the news. Forbes announced in Parliament that he would not be running for office in the upcoming general election and intends to quit politics altogether. He told reporters he decided to “walk away” after he failed to receive proper support from the leadership of the PLP. Fred Mitchell. (PHOTO: PLP) In a statement on the matter, PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell said: “We are saddened by the statement today that Picewell Forbes, MP, will not offer for the House of Assembly again.