Posted By: Going after knowledge On: 9/5/2010

Title: Knowledge is a big part of the answer

We need real change not Mafia sponsored, Illuminati recognized change.
remember when you cant or wont think for yourself you will be taken advantage of.
Love may be the ideal thing in life but Love works best with Knowledge to maintain what you have and to get what you dont have. Like freedom, equal rights, fair pay and fair working conditions, transparency, freedom of information, affordable health care not universal healthcare, healthcare that is responsible thru rigorous testing of its products so that we the people will know whether or not we are intentionally being poisoned or not.
Knowledge is a big part of the answer. My people stop being dumb as sheep (followers) but ratherr seek after knowledge to be leaders of your own homes, communities.
Because the Elitists the small minority, privileged few in this country dont care about us only the Money.

Posted By: Larry On: 9/5/2010

Title: Tribune

Tribune we need a new poll, the answer is we need a new party.

Posted By: nh On: 9/2/2010

Title: enough

we had enough on this topic want something more provacative

Posted By: Denise On: 9/2/2010

Title: Banking laws

In order to borrow money for a home or car, I must secure the loan with a down payment, the bank holds the title until paid off and I must buy life insurance for the full amount, my money included. This is all so wrong on so many levels.
It is next to impossible for any poor Bahamian with integerity and limited resources to elevate themselves in this country.
I was once told that any person in the Bahamas, their family member or their ancestor, regardless of race has committed fraudlent acts of some kind which enabled them to be successfully financially.
The trafffic in Nassau is fustrating to say the least. Understandable when persons are going to work for 9:00 am and leaving work @ 5:00 pm. Not so understandable at 3:00 pm in the afternoon.
All over Nassau, in the Government and Private sector, persons with limited and unlimited means leave their jobs every day for school pick ups. I find it very fustrating to go into a Government office at 3:15 pm only to be told that I must wait for someone to return from lunch, aka school pick up. Not only is producitivity down at this time, which is a huge inconvenience for the consumer, the roads are fustrating to drive on as well.
The sad part of this all, is that it has become such common practise in this country for us all to leave our jobs and I'm not talking about emergencies, I'm talking as a routine everyday we leave our jobs to pick up our children from school.
If we had a reliable and safe school bus system, we would find that our private and government ran business were more effective and efficient on a daily basis.
These 2 issues along with crime are uppermost in my mind. The party whose interested and committed to placing a tight grip on crime, reforming the Banking Laws and implementing a school bus system much like other 21 century countries will certainly have my vote.

Posted By: dedeck On: 8/31/2010

Title: to tribune

tribune no one else is responding...we want a new poll....illegal immigrants

Posted By: serious On: 8/30/2010

Title: outbred in multiplication

I know 5 haitian women who have had twins recently. They have an underground fertility drug ring going on here in the Bahamas, prescribed by a creole speaking doctor in Carmichael Road. That een no lie as outrageous as it sounds.

Posted By: NEED NEW LEADERSHIP On: 8/30/2010

Title: SO TIRED OF THIEVING POLITICIANS!

IT SADDENS AND MAKES ME SICK ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I'M TALKING ABOUT ALL OF THE MESS IN OUR PARLIAMENT. FROM THE HUGE CONTRACTS FROM WHICH OUR GOVT OFFICIALS GET HUGE THROWBACKS TO IMMIGRATION TO CRIME. NOT TO MENTION HOW SIMPLE OUR GOVT OFFICIALS ACT IN PARLIAMENT. WHAT CAN I SAY? LET'S ALL PLEASE PRAY FOR LEADERS THAT LOVE AND TRUST GOD AND GOD ALONE!!!

Posted By: Liberal On: 8/30/2010

Title: I Pray We'll All Be Ready

Crime Out A Control
The children 'D' (dumb) average.
The roads mess up, street lights aint workin
Light, food, car licence gone up and the water aint working.
Unemplyment soaring at an all time high
The ppl killing themselves
The politicians name callin and workin bout 'facebook' scandal
Politicans mess up the country finances now the ppl gatta pay
Illegals runnin wild
Police corrupt and killin the ppl daily

Posted By: MARIO On: 8/29/2010

Title: TO TRIBUNE

The POLL states we need a new PARTY headed by Branville McCartney. and our main concerns are ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND CRIME. we need a new poll...SEND ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR CHILDREN HOME
WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK

Posted By: NEED A JOB On: 8/29/2010

Title: Fine Bahamians who hire Illegal Immigrants.

I cry shame on the FNM and the PLP, none of them are doing anything about Illegal Immigrants. OUR children dont have jobs because of them . Our Bahamian people would rather hire a hatian before he hires a bahamian, they are very shot sighted because they are not aware that these hatians will take over this country, take their businesss, because there are more of them than us, and their women from time was having a baby every year. We need to impose very heavy fines on all bahamians who hire these immigrants, and we have to stop giving out these work permits so easily.
You need to check out Atlantis, hatians have the job for cleanibg in the evening...and all of them are not legal.

Posted By: Dianne On: 8/28/2010

Title:

I think the FMN realizes that they will lose this election because of crime and illegal immigrants. Brent finally gave the Tribune a date September 1/10 when they will start deeporting Illegal Immigrants. Bahamians dont be no fool, he had better deport them by the thousand, not hundred's, because we know there are many immigrants here. WE are watching you Brent...Election is around the corner, and you dont have to many hatians to vote in your area, so they can ensure that you will get your seat.

Posted By: Amazed On: 8/28/2010

Title: NEW PARTY FOR REAL

The party who has the best plan to dealing with all the illegal immigrants in the entire Bahamas will get my vote.
LOOK & SEE.....
all the gas station attendents
all the shelf stockers in all the food stores
all the butchers in all the food store
all the Phone[fonz] Card vendors on all four corners of each corner
all the illegal villages with free electricity, water, no land taxes
all the Jitney drivers gone wild
all the Bahamian women and men who are getting swing into marrying foreign
all the Government workers who are selling our Country out to illegals
all the traffic lights that only seem to work for two days at a time
all the parents who don't want to be discipline in front of their children
all the free stuff illegals get in our country, while we foot the bill
all the murderers who ge bail
AND THIS LIST CAN GO ON & ON & ON &ON I think you'll get the picture..........
Come up with a solution to all this havoc and you'll get my vote.

Posted By: JUstin On: 8/27/2010

Title: To TRIBUNE

TRIBUNe you are normally on top of all the stories, that article in the gyardian yesterday about illegal immigrants by Brent Symonette.
WE depend on youll to keep us informed . Youll need to contact BRENT and press him to sayexactly what is he going to do about these illegal immigrants. "REGULARIZE" is a word that we dont understand

Posted By: DAVE On: 8/27/2010

Title: TO THE TRIBUNE

I gree, timeime for a new ooll...like Should Branville start a new party...or ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS SHOULD BE DE#PORTED OR NOT>>>>

Posted By: lavelle On: 8/27/2010

Title: island boy

Ok Tribune it's time for a new poll!!!!!!!!.

Posted By: doris On: 8/27/2010

Title: new party

WE need a new party to deal with this immigratian issue . these illegal immigrants are sneaky invades who bring disease and crime and overload our social services, and of course they dont pay for anything.the hatian women are outbreeding us, with all of their illegal children.

Posted By: Janice On: 8/27/2010

Title: To Mr. X

You have made a list of MP's that should be eligable to run again, however if anyone of them are of illegal immigrant decent, they should not be given an opportunity to do so . We do not want any illegal immigrants or their children to run this country.

Posted By: kpg On: 8/27/2010

Title: Pat

The revolving cycle starting from the begining where the PLP dominated then the FNM took over and now dominates......A frieng off mine said recently that Hubert is running again.....Why would any person want to be in power for more than two terms?
And if you notice these are the same old liers/lawers beeing recycle term after term some even switching party just to have control,,,,,,So "yes"...let us the Bahamian people work toward a new political culture in the bahamas and work toward finding a real bahamian leader, because like it is said over and over "How can we ever expect to get rid of our illegal immigrant problems when the Bahamas was and is still being lead by a half Bahamian"

Posted By: JUSTIN On: 8/26/2010

Title: WE NEED A NEW PARTY

Why isn't the PLP nor the FNM addressing this issue, i think they all realize that there is more of them than us...they are all interested in the VOTES NOT THE BAHAMIAN PEOPLE. WHAT A LEGACY THEY WILL LEAVE BEHIND...

Posted By: 100% Bahamian 100% for Bahamians On: 8/26/2010

Title: RE: NO MINISTER OF HAITIAN PARENTAGE

@ JULIAN.....Has a very good point!! It's been overwhelmingly proven that obviously we cannot continue putting Haitian Bahamians in Government or other positions of power because they will always look out for Haitians over Bahamians. We should concentrate on electing only REAL BAHAMIANS to these positions. At the current rate, Bahamians will soon be weeding yards for Haitians in The Bahamas. How will we explain to our grand-children how The Bahamas became a Creole state??? GET THE HAITIANS OUT OF GOVERNMENT NOW- AT ALL COST!!!

Posted By: JULIAN On: 8/25/2010

Title: NO MINISTER OF HATIAN PARENTAGE

I have a better idea, the best of both parties should form anew party. However I am not comfortable with any MP who have ties with Hatians, because they will always be loyal to hatians. Mr. Muncur stated in the debate that He, Perry, Fred Foulkes, and a few othersb had hatian parentage. If these people along with other Hatian Bahamians, will ensure that more hatians become citizens and more of their children have bahamian status. We have enough of these immigrants in our country, so we need MP'S who will look out for bahamians, not the other illegal immigrants

Posted By: mr.x On: 8/25/2010

Title: a few points

while i agree that the bahamas does need a change on the political scene, i cant help to wonder why everyone thinks mr mccartney is the man for the job...if i can recall is he not basically doing what mr. (shane) gibson had started....yes he was accused of miscondut but it was never proven...i thought he was doing a pretty good job.
Mr mcartney is a very intelligent man and i think he would be an excellent politician, my only concern is it appears that he is also motivated by publicity and once a camera is a round he will say and do what he has to make himself shine...many of the persons make mention that they do not want another lawyer......well isnt mr. mccartney just that a lawyer ...dont get me wrong i am not downplaying the job he was doing i am just saying what qualifies him to lead a country today....i think he is well on his way however i dont think just yet maybe 2017 but i dont think he is ready right now
2nd point
so many people are citing the illegal immigration as our major problem......HOWEVER we are only focusing on the haitians....if the average Bahamian stops for a second i am sure everyone knows at least one Jamaican, Cuban, African, Chinese or some one from another country who is here illegally....THE PROBLEM WILL NEVER BE SOLVED UNTIL WE AS BAHAMIANS STOP ACCEPTING THEM HERE AS CHEAP LABOURERS, (adult) ENTERTAINERS, SWEETHEARTS male and female, OR FRONTING BUSINESSES FOR THEM.....everyone in the world who is from an impoverished nation and desires to get to the US will realize that the Bahamas' proximity to the US makes us a desirable hub to hold over until they can sneak in........SO WHEN BAHAMAINS stop looking to make a quick buck smuggling them to the US it will also help to curb the illegal immigration problem
last point..........and just my humble opinions .......while i support the plp i am all for the bahamas becoming a bit more republic in the electoral process where we vote for a leader and then vote for mp's.....
with that in mind
MP's who deserve a next term
Branville McCartney
Shane Gibson
Kenneth Russell
Phenton Neymour
Glenys Hanna Martin
Desmond Bannister
Larry Cartwright
BJ Nottage
Fred Mitchell
Melanie Griffin
Hubert Minnis
Ryan Pinder
Anthony Moss
loretta Butler turner
Kendal Wright
vera Grant
Philip Brave Davis
Perry Christie
Charles Maynard
Bryan Woodside
on the bubble
Hubert Ingraham
Charles Maynard
zhivargo Laing
Brensil Rolle
Picewell Forbes
Eddison key
Obie Wilchcombe
Kwasi thompson
Alfred Grey
Vincent Peet
Carl Bethel
Neko Grant
Brent Symonette
Get them out
Sidney Collie
Edison Key
Kenyatta Gibson
Tommy Turnquest
Oswald Ingraham
earl Deveaux
Cynthia Pratt
Deserving a Chance
Hope Strachan
Andre Rollins
Micheal darville
Rodney Moncur
Caaisus Staurt
Omar Smith
Dwayne Sands
Caleb Outten
Renward Wells
Lynn Holowesko
Jerome Fritzgerald
Michael Halkatis
Michael Pintard
Frank Smith
Kendal Major
Vincent Vanderpool Wallace
CB Moss
Dion Folukes
Gregory Moss
Jacinta Higgs
Craig Butler
2 names to look out for within the next 10 years
Derek Smith Jr
Varaj Perpall
those who should make a comeback
Pierre Dupuch
bradley roberts
george smith
tennyson wells
Lelsie Miller
AD HANNA
LOFTUS ROKER
ALGERNON ALLEN
i may have missed out a few but it is just food for thought
keep in mind these are just my humble views......dont think i am crazy thank you for allowing me this space......

Posted By: NATURAL On: 8/25/2010

Title: SYSTEM NEED AN OVERALL

BOTH PARTIES ARE SUJECT TO THE SAME POLICIES,FNM AND THE PLP.A NEW PARTY WITH A NATIONAL POLICIES INCLUDING NEW BY LAWS THAT IS CONDUICIVE FOR THE COUNTRY,IF A NEW PARTY COMES IN AND DT OVERALL THE OLD SYSTEM THEY WILL FALL INTO THE SAME SHOES

Posted By: Priscilla Hudson On: 8/25/2010

Title: A REAL Alternative Please

It has been said and it needs to continue to be said that the government should include members of the business sector, professionals trained in economics, hospitality industry etc., and minimize the amount of lawyers to those areas of government where necessary. This new group should seriously consider what the public is saying and offer a REAL alternative in order to stand a chance to overturn the tables in their favour. Bahamians by and large vote for the party of their following but times have changed, we are growing very tired of the mud throwing, the time wasting, the lack of planning, the old guard who insists in staying behind with old political tactics. A growing number of Bahamians are embracing technology, the wide world web where in seconds information is published, retrieved, and used. The world stopped being distant with the arrival of the home computer and the internet in the mid 90s and it keeps moving forward and growing. We do need younger blood in government but the existing two groups and any new group need to realized that now they are and will be dealing with a better informed citizen, a younger citizen as well, a citizen who is experiencing hardship, fearful on how to make ends meet, how to feel safe, how to find a job, how to pay school fees, how to pay medical needs. We are tired of having representatives who only come around our doors when the campaign is on or offer an appliance or a blue marlin for our vote, that I hope is yesterday news. It is time we have a government that can take us out of third world country and into second or better still first world. If this new group don´t come out offering us a REAL alternative........then please don´t bother.

Posted By: Peckey On: 8/24/2010

Title: No lawyers please....

I just hope no liars, i mean lawyers will part of this new organization and they offer something that's different, i just might be liking that, some one who send all these damn Haitian home.... don't mind the Chinese they done own us.

Posted By: Winsome Miller On: 8/24/2010

Title: Wake up my people

Hello All,
I have perused through alot of the comments and agree with most. But I had to put in my 5 cents. The problem with most of our Bahamian people is our dependency on what the Government can do for us. But if you stop looking at the surface and dig deep you will see that we are in troble. The flux of illegal immigrants is not the only issue, it's what they do when they get here. You know the saying when in Rome do what the Romans do. Well the majority of them dont. I know of a Hatian village that has electricity, water crowded huts that of course did not abide by our building codes. How did they get occupancy permits??? Because anyone who has built a house knows that you need an occupancy permit to get BEC and Water, not to mention they have their own shops so that they wont even have to come out of the village and yet nothing is done about this. WHY? We are too complient.... where are the peaceful actovists? you know marching in Rawson square demanding that something be done. The Government does nothing because we sit quietly. Complain under our breaths and grumble. I overheard a Hatian talking to someone in Creole (not knowing that my neice understood them) talking about how stupid Bahamians are and how weak we are. This is serious people, I am not saying this for us to hate but this is our land and our children have to live here. It appears that they are want to Conquer and Divide. Are we as Bahamians going to sit and pretend like nothing is wrong? I love all people but it's not fair for you to come into a country and not abide by the rules. Think about it can they go in America and build a hut and get light and water without permits? Our Government, no matter who it is, first needs to ENFORCE the law. In every situation and every problem that exists there is a solution. The problem is no one wants to get on the "wrong side" of anyone. We need discipline! enforcement of the law, proper structuring in the legal system...we DONT need pretty roads (wake up people we pay taxes to have proper roads) it is the government's duty to fix the roads. We need to get past the baby feeding on the breast stage and move onto solid food. Stop voting for who fix up the most roads and bring in the most jobs. We need to vote for people who are willing to reform and bring structure and not be afraid to make changes.

Posted By: Lex (yes, that's my real name) On: 8/24/2010

Title: Yinna ain't gat no other question to ask, hey?

Even though general elections are to be held at the latest in 2012, it seems as if "political season" is upon us...although I'm not sure if it ever went away following the last general elections. Are there no other pressing issues that require the opinions of the Tribune's readership, though?

Posted By: abbey On: 8/23/2010

Title: bahamians are not political minded

bahamians sadly vote for a person rather than for a party, more sadly how many party
members actually studied political science as a major, more sadly still....lawyers and
doctors are the only people qualified for politics?????? bahamian political mentality needs
a major overhaul, but sadly it's too late for that..some changes in history takes
centuries and thats history.

Posted By: KT On: 8/23/2010

Title: New Minds

Maybe a vote for a third party next election. With a new party comes new minds and fresh ideas. Leader's that can relate to the youths and the aged.

Posted By: true true bahamian On: 8/20/2010

Title: TO TRIBUNE

OK TRIBUNE LET US CHANGE THE POLL> WE all want a NEW PARTY< THAT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. NOW>>LET US DEAL WITH ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION,
SHOULD WE DEPORT ILLEGAL IMMIGRASNTS AND CHILDREN BACK TO THEIR COUNTRY OF ORGIN or not...

Posted By: delores hanna On: 8/20/2010

Title: new poll on branville to lead to party

i agree with that new poll suggestion. in that last poll the people decided that we need a new party. the plp and fnm are out. branville need to lead and establish this new party.

Posted By: Bahamian On: 8/20/2010

Title: NEW POLL SUGGESTION

Why dont the tribune put up a poll with regard to the voting public's views on Branville Mccartney since dey obviously obsessed with his "support".

Posted By: FRED On: 8/20/2010

Title: BRAHAM IS THE ONE FOR CHANGEFRED

BRAHAM IS THE ONLY WAY TOWARD CHANGE IN THIS COUNTRY. WE ARE TIRED OF THE PLP and FNM POLITICES. HUBERT HAS SERVED HIS TIME...PERRY IS OVER.

Posted By: Nat Rolle On: 8/20/2010

Title: revolving circle

Bahamian people wake up,We need young blood and fresh idea's. we need a Bold, courage and intelligent young leader. both major partie's talk talk talk and all the bahamian people do is cry and complain. five year's come around again.Stop listening to the seem OLD P.L.Pand F.N.M cry. they run out ideas. look for the third party and give some of them achance. There is going to be a rude awakening for the P>L>P and F>N>M leaders. go home Perry, go home hubert.

Posted By: Nancy On: 8/19/2010

Title: New Political Party

I totally support a new political party once it has the right persons forming the same. Bahamians are totally fed up with the same old parties changing the guard so to speak. Look at the results for the Elizabeth constituency bye-election in February, approx. 1900 persons did not even go out to vote because they were frustrated with the system. Either they form a new party or join up and support the smaller ones we have now. I am a thorough supporter of the BDM and i think given a chance they can make a change.

Posted By: Ettie Arnett On: 8/19/2010

Title:

maybe but i feel that the present government is doing a wonderful job with the roads , we as bahamians just need to read more and be more greateful and appreciative towards things that will improve our country and stop judging the book by the cover.

Posted By: GERARD On: 8/16/2010

Title: SEND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS HOME TO THEIR COUNTRY

It is on the streets that there are hatian bahamians who have changed their names legally and also names of their parents, so that they can pose as bahamians, and run fin the next general election, I understand that we already have some MP who have hatian ansetery. sir Arthur Foulkes is of hatian Ansetery.
WE need to send all illegal immigrants and their children back to their respective homes, Hatian women are having a child every year.

Posted By: A.Langston Taylor On: 8/16/2010

Title: March On Bahamaland!!

It took me a few hours, all of the comments are passionate, and all agree that we need change in the Bahamas. The problem? How we're going to acheive that change. Many give reference to President Obama,(because he's half black, or black to some) when it comes to dealing with illegal Haitians, I don't think that a fair comparision, I think a fair comparison will be how Americans deal with Mexicans is a better comparison. I left the Bahamas almost 20 years ago, although I visit on many occasions and what I see is the same like 20 years ago, even when it come to the last names of those in the political arena, except for a few 'new' names. Unlike the U.S the bahamas supposely have less than 400K population, with limited resources, and jobs when there are hundred of illegal immigrants (mostly Haitians) invading our shores (Bahamas) every week, that IS a problem, it does not matter their success after arrival. We as Bahamians are tolerant and decent people, however, when we see our country future being strategically taken away from us, whether its from lack of action from our Government or from foreign powers, WE ACT. I can say for a fact many Bahamians living abroad still contribute to the Bahamas in many ways. As a college Adviser, I've been heartbroken by 'type' of Bahamians coming abroad to get an education. Am all for a new party, however by new I don't mean just a new name. New ideas, vision, taking the Bahamas to the next level, expanding commerce and good jobs to every Island of the Bahamas not just Nassau and Freeport. A new direction for native Bahamians on islands such as Abaco, Spanish Wells and others, Illegal is illegal, regardless of skin color. Truth be told MANY BAHAMIANS WANT TO MOVE BACK. I interviewed recently for a job in the Bahamas the Director don't know how to use a computer! (she admit) I was told I have too much education for the position. (can someone say job security) That said, we as Bahamians must get educated, or more education if we planned on continuing 'running' the Bahamas. The problem the old 'Klan' with deep ties to these parties both FNM & PLP will not give us a chance. In the U.S millions of offsprings from the KKK still exist and is fighting in stratigic ways to "get things back like they was". For us (youth Bahamians) to be getting drunk and high 24/7 not thinking that those who enslaved our parents want to do the same to us is more tragic than 500 illegal immigrant coming to our shoure daily, because if "push come to shove" who side you think they (illegal Haitians) gonna be on... ITS CALL DIVIDE AND RULE!

Posted By: Dis is a Message To Bahamians On: 8/15/2010

Title: Its stupid and dumb to ask for 1 man or woman over a ministry like Tommy T to be fired. Um, excuse me who is doing most of the work in the Security field.

I hate to say this but we have a whole lot of dumb, uneducated people in the Bahamas if not all the majority.
Why i say this? Its stupid and dumb to ask for 1 man or woman over a ministry like Tommy T to be fired. Um, excuse me who is doing most of the work in the Security field.
I thought it was the people who do most of the work in the trenches the police officers, and prison guards, and defence force officers and the Board of Directors or the Heads of the Departments like say Colonel, liutenant and so forth. These are the people you ask to be fired who are not doing their jobs properly. If they are not discipline them with a few chances, if they dont shape up ship the bad officers and their leading officers out, Duh!
Those who ACTUALLY run the various departments they are the ones you scrutinize, constructively criticize, and review.

Posted By: A bahamian Voter On: 8/15/2010

Title: The Both SUCKS!

Yes We have Given Them Both Chances, we now need a CHANGE REAL CHANGE!
Be GONE HUBERT and CHRISTIE! wase bags!

Posted By: What? On: 8/14/2010

Title: What does michael know about the annointing of the almighty?

What does michael know about the annointing of the almighty?
The Blessing of the Lord maketh rich and HE addeth no sorrow with it is found in Proverbs. That is 1 of the many aspects of the annointing including the Fear of the Lord, Wisdom, Discretion, Understanding, Righteousness, Peace, Joy, etc everything Good.

Posted By: Thinking Globally On: 8/14/2010

Title: Bahamas was never a 1st world country.

Bahamas was never a 1st world country. Definition of 1 ST world country is: Since its original definition, the term First World has come to be largely synonymous with developed and/or highly developed countries.
1ST World countries are industrial countries. What is so industrial about the Bahamas? What do we export that is making tons of money for our economy and GDP? Dont say fishing because the Dominicans stay teefing and poaching our fish, conch and crawfish and Deence Force een doing nothing about it and Nothing about illegal immigration.
The Family islands are not developed because they are not self sustaining. Always relying on New Providence.
Bahamas is a 3 RD world country, was bordering on 2ND but we cant get ourselves modernized yet.
So where are we headed folks if we are not moving Upward, Onward, and Together as our Crest and motto goes? It seems downdard, backward, and divided.
Wake up and smell the Nani all around you. Open your mind, and see the mess thats going on in our country. Come on man, we struggling with the Basics in everything in Bahamian life. Our people are Too Uneducated, too emotional, unreasonable and illeterate. Thank you.

Posted By: Michael On: 8/11/2010

Title: What is needed

We, Bahamians, at least all of us who have the right and opportunity to vote in general elections, need to confer with each other so that we all can become aware of our real needs, all over this country. Then we ought to develope a long term development/social plan and decide who amoung us is most capable of executing the plan. Candidates for such elections should be chosen on the basis of proven performance/ability after they would have passed the 'character' hurdle. FNM nor PLP per se is anointed by the Almighty.

Posted By: Danae On: 8/11/2010

Title: Politics as usual...

Sometimes i wonder how the Bahamas would operate if our political system was Republic, in that we have a President, one person runnign for themselves with fresh new ideas to bring about change and progress, a house of assemply represented by MP's voted in based on what they can do for their particular constituency and not what party they favor, and the Senators voted in by the public to verify particular bills that would be put forth by the House of Assembly. Also, I think that the role of a Governor General should be terminated, because as far as i'm concerned, their role is completely redundant. We don't vote for them, but yet we pay them with our tax dollars? The purpose of the Governor General is for Beurocracy Purposes ...people that are being paid by OUR taxdollars need to ELECTED, and NEVER selected.

Posted By: Alex On: 8/11/2010

Title: Maybe

Well of course as many I already support one of the Political Parties here but we do need change. If a party where to be formed that had good leadership, a young mature membership group and has items such as a term limit for the Post of PM on its to do list, I would lean towards that party. The FNM and PLP have become to relaxed. Here we are in a state of uncertainty, with all negative levels such as crime on the rise and it seems that the Government of the Day has no solutions and the Opposition believes that word only means to stand up in the house of assembly and say no. So when the dust settles, yes I would consdier voting for a new party.

Posted By: Stanley Jackson Sr. On: 8/11/2010

Title: Haitian Invasion Gains Continues

The PLP & FNM have proven beyond all doubt that they are totally incapable of protecting The Bahamas against the ongoing onslaught of this Haitian INVASION. RBDF detained 500 Haitians in the past 10 days trying to enter The Bahamas. Usually a Country i.e. The U.S. estimate they capture about 10% of illigals trying to enter the U.S. Using this detection and capture figure as a rule of thumb, one can guesstimate that 5,000 Haitians entered The Bahamas illigally in the past 10 days. We need to put a Government in place to stop this invasion!!! The PLP & FNM WILL NOT DO IT.... & MUST BE REMOVED!!!

Posted By: SEERER On: 8/10/2010

Title: real control

Please allow me to ask the most important question facing our nation.Who do you think controls our nation, The Politician or the Bankers? If you answered the Politician, you are wrong.Reading the HOLY SCRIPTURES help you to understand that the BORROWER IS SLAVE TO THE LENDER.Those who hold the Bahamas DEBT has real control.The next time you see your politician running to sign something(without your consent) by a foreign power,then remember who has control.If we are to save the Bahamas we must know who are the real enemies.Only a real Nationalist who love our country will tell you the truth.Every Bahamian who has access to a computer must start to educate themselves about
the plan to control nations.If you do not want to seek the truth for yourself,then do it for your children.Start at the web site called educate-yourself.org...THE TRUTH SHALL SET US FREE!!!

Posted By: ARNOLD On: 8/9/2010

Title: NEW PARTY< NEW VISION

We need new leaders with new vision to lead us out of this mess. When will tommy be fired and what is brent symonette doing isn't he the minister of immigration, i dont hear anyone asking for him to be fired because he is certainly not doing his job.
WE need new party with new blood, but please ensure that they are not hatian bahamian, I think we have enough of them in power. We dont want the hatians to take over our country.

Posted By: AlphegeT On: 8/9/2010

Title: New Party No Attorneys

I would vote for a new party provided the new political party is similar to the CDR in it make up and vision.
The FNM and PLP are full with Attorneys. Attorneys believe the way to fix problems is to pass more laws and they stay with tradition and do things the same old way. This is why the Bahamas has not made any changes to our Legal system or to our style of government in the 30 plus years of independence.
The Bahamas already have a lot of laws on the book which are not being enforced.
Neither the FNM nor the PLP will bring any new ideas to the governance of the Bahamas, as both party Leaders and member like the status quot
I believe a new party, made up of a new blood would change this country for ever.
Another change I would like to see, which would change our political arena is for us to be able to elect our member of the senate (senators).

Posted By: Bahamian citizen On: 8/9/2010

Title: @ LOL

if u so devoted ta haiti care ya ass home...ull wan frig up sumone else country na aye

Posted By: LOL On: 8/8/2010

Title: HATIANS OIN CHARGE

HATIANS WILL TAKE OVER IN THE NEXT ELECTION

Posted By: DAVID On: 8/8/2010

Title: INGRAHAM NEEED TO DO THE ROIGHT THING BY BAHAMIANS >>>NOT>>>HATIANS

I agree Ingraham is a good leader....far bettter than WEARY PERRY, who only attacks the opposition about small issues, that makes no sense. But one commenter said that Ingraham did the RRIGT THING after haiti earthquake...but enough is enough, We BAHAMIANS have to survieve in our Country, but we are out numbered by Hatians, My question is who is INGRAHAM's loyalty to BAHAMIANS OR HATIANS? If INGRAHAM is not prepared to do anything about them, then my next question is ...WHY?...I am sure someone out there knows the answer.

Posted By: Vogt On: 8/8/2010

Title: Country Sold

There was a long ago article that headlined "Country For Sale".
Well guess what ?, that was loonnggg ago. today, the country is SOLD.
Just look at proposals for BTC, BEC, ARAWAK CAY, etc. (more to follow)
Due to our high indebtedness to foreign concerns, we are being coerced
to siphon of all our National utilities and/or resources in order to remain
solvent.
No politician can ever save us now. It is up to us and whomever steps
forward and offers a sane, achievable alternative for us to wake up
as a people and turn this runaway train around.

Posted By: edwin On: 8/7/2010

Title: The Tech

I think both parties have done well with what they had to work with,However times are changing faster than ever and they both got left in the past.

Posted By: rudra sharma On: 8/7/2010

Title: We need ingraham

the problems we face are largely due to global downturns - wars recessions etc. ingraham is getting progressively smarter macroeconomically. for example when obama tried his stimulus package on keynesian principles he obtained corporate greed - ingraham did not make that mistake - his tax moves favoured the poor he raised taxes on hotel rooms which hits the corporations/ hotels liquor etc. he did not target essentials like food. he is wide awake and getting tactically smarter. so why derail him to put a rookie in. also both tony blair and the iron lady made sweeping health reforms announced over the tv without consulting health secretaries in both instances unquestionably correct moves which did not allow powerful interest groups like doctors to derail them. Ingraham did similarly when the haitian earthquake happenned. he did what was right even though it may have harmed him politically. he seems to care more about the population than his own political prospects.

Posted By: jerome On: 8/6/2010

Title:

we need different ideas,ingraham has done his time so as christie,i dont think we should allow them to juggle the country between those two,so lets go with a different slate of people,we have alot of educated bahamians who could really do good for this country.

Posted By: bahamagyal00 On: 8/4/2010

Title: What we need is BRANVILLE!

an das my 5 cents! da one person wit sense in da FNM! Mr mccartney ur nation needs you!

Posted By: ToniBear On: 8/4/2010

Title:

In times passed, i said i voted for the LESSER of the two evils! But in this day and time i honestly feel the evils are equal and if that is all that will be offered in the next election then i will prefer to exercise my right NOT to vote. So i'm hoping this 3rd option may be the new lesser evil!

Posted By: Past member On: 8/4/2010

Title: All about the Do Re Mi $$$$

Change all the politicians you want.. There will always be greed.. Give a new party a chance to win and yes they might be good for a year or so, then after that the power of the lean green $$ will corrupt them as they have corrupted both the PLP and the FNM. Politics is a joke, and the joke is on the people of the Bahamas.. But it is truly worth it to give a third party a try, I think in most countries this would shake up the establishment and career politicians... so it's worth a try.. I no longer live in the Bahamas, but see it turning to a sewer more and more everyday.. Good luck Bahamas..

Posted By: Joan On: 8/4/2010

Title: NEW PARTY

It is obvious that the FNM NEITHER THE PLP wants to do anything about this Immigration Issue.
WE need a new party and a LEADER who has guts...

Posted By: Roger On: 8/4/2010

Title: The Best Stay Away

The truth is that the best people to lead our country are keeping themselves out of politics because of the way Bahamians act. People are calling for change, but if the best were to run and do the things that are needed, most Bahamians would complain to no end. So, what we end up getting is egomanics who are into politics for themselves and to satisfy their egos. Some, especially many of the younger ones, don't have a clue!!

Posted By: Phillip On: 8/4/2010

Title: Stick with the PLP/FNM Situation

Sad to say, that its in the country's best interest to stick with the PLP and FNM as the major political parties. Indeed, we need people who know about government and people who understand that issues in government are more complex than all of the novices seem to think. Some say that Pindling didn't have any experience implying that they should be given a chance. However, Mr. Pindling was in Parliamnt for 11 years and was a very key part of the many labour and civil rights movements within the country. The fact that those people cannot see the difference between themselves and other like Pindling is proof that they are unable to properly assess and evaluate situations. Alot of that comes with time. So, although what we have is not as good as we would like, I think we had better stick with the PLP and FNM because anything else (given the names being tossed about) will surely be worse by far.

Posted By: STEPPA On: 8/3/2010

Title: A NEW POLITICAL PARTY

REVOLUTIONIZING THE CONCEPT OF PARTIAL INDEPENDANCE,GAINING FULL CONTROL OF ARE ECONOMY,MAKING HOME AFFORTABLE FOR ALL BAHAMIAN,WITH THE ILLEGALL ISSUES PUT THE HAITIAN NATIONAL ON A 5 YEARS CONTRACT TO WORK IN THE FARM LEGALLY, WE NEED TO STOP DEPENDIND SOLETY ON TOURISM

Posted By: TONY NATURAL On: 8/3/2010

Title: A NEW POLITICAL PARTY

I BELIEVE A PARTY WITH APPROPRIATE NATIONA POLICY, FINANCIAL EQUIP, INDUSTRIES TO KEEP THE PEOPLE EMPLOY A RECONSTUCTION OF THE COLONIAL LAWS,AND A COMPLETE OVERALL OF THE SYSTEM,AND A DECEPLINARY PROGRAM MANDATORY FOR THE YOUTHS INCLUDE A MILLATERY SERVICES TO PROTECT THE BAHAMAS,AND DO AWAY WITH TOURISM BEING THE NUMBER ONE INDUSTRY,AND COME UP WITH INNOVATIVE PROGRAM TO COMPETE IN A COMPETIVE MARKET.

Posted By: Terry On: 8/3/2010

Title: Enough id Enough

OK another 400 hatians were caught over the weekend, not to mention thousands of others who slip through the cracks. My God, how many illegal immigrants must we educate and take care off, dont you'll have a heart...go to another country in the Carribbean, we have enough. Our Country is infested with illegal immigrants, who are not contributing to our ecconomy.

Posted By: jack boy On: 8/3/2010

Title: preach progress not hate on haitians

the real bahamians who are educated kows and understands the problem.bahamians live illeagly in the u.s. they have children every day but the u.s. accept them as americans, know why , because americans are better educated and demand progress from its citizens toward peace and love. stop the hate, haitians do well when they are given freedom and liberty.just like bahamians. (6) six children of haitian decent played in last superbowl.two of whom were born in the bahamas. i bet you didn't know that love not hate progress not backwardness.... godd forum thank you |||||||||||

Posted By: BAHAMIASN On: 8/2/2010

Title: BAHAMIASN TO HATIAN

TOPBANNA, it is unfair for you to criticize any bahamain who wants to make a comment to any article. We may not all have been blessed with a great education like yourself. Instead of criticizing us, you'll hatians shold thank us for allowing you to stay in our country, so that you can get this great education, which you would not have had ib haiti. SAY THANK YOU BAHAMAS>>>>AND SHUT UP BECAUSE YOU:LL DONT HAVE A SAY IN OUR COUNTRY

Posted By: Bahamian On: 8/2/2010

Title: TO JUNIOR

OBAMA'S father was in the US legally when he meet Obama's mother. I feel that children born of illegal immigrants hatians, cubans..etc. should not have bahamian status. It as nothing to do about been racial, you'll deplete this country and take total advantage of our systems, without giving anything back. Hatian women think nothing about having a child every, you do the math, you'll are taking advantage of us, and in most cases you'll are very ungrateful, and if you fell that you will never be accepted....GO HOME TO YOUR OWN COUNTRY, we are tired of traking care of you'll, especially thoes who have so much to say, we couldn't possibly do this in your country,

Posted By: Junior On: 8/1/2010

Title: work a holic

Everyone talks about this country evolving politically,unfortunately this will not be possible until the racial discrimination against Haitions and there Bahamian children cease , there will never be a truely strong political party in this country.Remember we don't look for something for nothing,we weed your yards for scraps and still manage to send our kids of to school to further themselves.They choose not to come back to this country to contribute as they know we will never be accepted.Remember Obama was an African and his mother was american,lucky for him his country rose above discrimination and saw him as an educated man that could bring about change,until this country can do the same,It will always be PETTY politics.

Posted By: Jon On: 7/31/2010

Title: we need a new party

There is no real vision inside the FNM and PLP for the future of our country. Both parties are basically reacting to the past and to whatever they think will get them votes in the next election. We are a ship without a rudder. 4500 + - young adults complete high school each year. We are not creating the jobs needed to put them to meaningful work. We will have serious civic problems if we do not get on a course that leads to a better standard of living for the majority of our citizens. The Bahamas is quickly moving from first world to third world status in almost every measure.

Posted By: Interested in a new party On: 7/29/2010

Title: Possiblility

I think if Cassius S and all the other Independents (NDP, etc) or those that were previously existing, ( CDR, CCP, etc.) can get together and form one party they might have a stronger impact and give the FNM and PLP a real run for their money. Or should I say our money? LOL
By the way, I wonder if any representatives from any of those parties are reading these comments? Looks like something new might happen on the political horizon. People tired of being sick and tired. Boy that would make an exciting election season...oh, please do it, bring those minds together! We need a fresher breeze and some public debates, etc.

Posted By: nyhia On: 7/29/2010

Title: da best country

people in da bahamas r great, but there is too much crime.da people who gone to jail they should stay in longer for killing people.

Posted By: dominic On: 7/29/2010

Title: disgusted n fedup

all da bahamian people see is red or yellow. am color blind, my vote will be for a change in a new direction, god bless da bahamas.

Posted By: topbanana On: 7/29/2010

Title: edukayshan

the only thing these comments prove is that any government needs to invest a great deal more in education.
Embarrassing, spite-filled garbage

Posted By: Sniper 1 On: 7/29/2010

Title: PLP & FNM Only Success Story!!

The only thing the PLP & FNM can claim success for after 40 years of Governace is empowering Haitians in The Bahamas.

Posted By: Alice Forbes On: 7/28/2010

Title: We need a resolution

I think its time for us as Bahamians to look beyond fancy slogan and brilliant speeches we need a resolution, we need to create a future for the next generation. W e need a parliament that is not afraid to say or take action in all aspects of our Culture and Lively hood. We have persons sitting in the House of Assembly who are afraid to make decision on crime, finances and illegal immigration that will cause our kids in the long run. We wonder why our children who go off to College or University prefer to stay aboard and not return home.
Bahamian we need to wake up and be real with ourselves like my teacher use to say “If you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything”.

Posted By: joe On: 7/27/2010

Title: LORD HELP US PLEASE! I am digusted N fedup

I dread the next general election because I certainly will not be voting FNM if TURNQUEST, Prime minister Ingraham runs. And never in a million years will I ever vote for Perry Christie toooo weak, brave Davis and his LAWYER cooleagues are the root of our crime problems. It's people like him who manipulate the sytem and keep the murderers and other hard criminals on the street becoming repeated offenders making the police look bad. Why you may ask? THE MIGHTY DOLLAR so if GOD don't allow another perty without the PLP, AND FNM REJECTS I DO NOT PLAN TO VOTE AT ALL!!!. BOTH PARTIES make me sick to the stomach they all failed miserably, and needs to apologise to the people for their failure and step aside now before we become like JAMAICA OR WORST HAITI.

Posted By: Enlightenment 101 On: 7/27/2010

Title:

I am not a prophet....I am an empathic....I believe Mr. Brenville McCartney is the future leader of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Times have changed..globally.
This is a positive message for the Bahamas...OFF WITH THE OLD WAYS....BRACE YOURSELVES FOR THE CHANGES THAT MUST COME...ARE WE STRONG ENOUGH?
ARE WE WISE ENOUGH?...ARE OUR HEARTS AND MINDS OPEN ENOUGH????

Posted By: J. Munroe On: 7/27/2010

Title: Change of leadership

There is no way I will ever support either the PLP or FNM. Times have changed and we need to turn this nation in another direction. I am desirous of seeing a new kind of leadership formed in this nation. We require leadership with a keen vision. Leadship with great character and ambition. Let us release the youthful, educated, forceful and credible leaders!!!! Thats what this nation long for! I am on board for a renewed BAHAMAS!!!! where leadership matters most. Leaders who will place emphasis on serving the Bahamian society! I am praying for a new regime!!!!!

Posted By: JASON On: 7/26/2010

Title: McCARTNEY FOR LEADER

I would vote for Branville McCartney for leader, Ithionk he is the only Polotation who is aware of OUR ILLIGAL IMMIGRATION PROBLEM, and the only one who is brave enough to address it, and send these IMMIGRANTS HOME

Posted By: Stanley Jackson Sr. On: 7/26/2010

Title: Our Only Hope Is A Long Range Solution

To think we can instantly solve 4 decades of political stupidity in the short term with just one election is unrealistic. Bahamians could plan to have a "SENSIBLE" Government after another 5 to 10 years. The PLP & FNM unquestionably failed The Bahamas and Bahamians in every aspect of Governance. In fact, if Messer’s Pindling, Ingraham and Christie were CEO's of any corporation, they would have been fired several times over. "IF" a third party should emerge with enough talent to run the Country for 1 or 2 terms, this would give the PLP & FNM time to restructure and might produce 2 or possibly 3 serious political parties for the Country in the long term. To continue bouncing back and forth from bad to worse (PLP-FNM-PLP-FNM-PLP) have proven to be a failure. We must break the ongoing failing cycle, and move on or continue down the road to absolute failure.

Posted By: Mr.Mller On: 7/26/2010

Title: I'm future Politician.

I'd vote for Branville, Dexter Johnson, or myself as Leader of The Bahamas.

Posted By: 100% Bahamian 100% for Bahamians On: 7/26/2010

Title: Both Governments Failed !!!

We need a change from the PLP & FNM even if only for 5 years to allow the PLP & FNM to get rid of the dead wood and regroup. There are too many problems in the Country that are going unsolved i.e. The Bahamas has been allowed to be over-run by Haitians by the PLP & FNM, tourism is is dire need of redirection and serious new development, B.E.C., water & sewage, BTC, Bahamasair, education, health, RBDF and many other problems have been out of control for decades. We should put the 3rd party in and allow the PLP & FNM to regroup. Surly a 3rd party can't fail anymore than the PLP & FNM has!!

Posted By: Carlton Bangraham On: 7/25/2010

Title: Party needed with global view.

The Bahamas needs a government with knowledgable decision makers that can take a global view of government.
Currently, the FNM gives the perception that it is run by the native people of the Bahamas, but they have no working knowledge about governing beyond the "good olde boys" network. You're my friend? I rule in your favor. No long term view for future disaster plans, such as the travesty that was the Katrina debacle, where relief was arriving in the form of hard goods, but no one knew what to do with them, or where to send them. Ok, that time has passed. Has there been ANYTHING done to alleviate such a situation for the future? Is there a written PLAN for how to handle donations so that the government doesn't just sit back and try to collect customs taxes on donations, while the people are in dire need?
The PLP, on the other hand, have the sad moniker of emulating the worst of the American crooked politicians. The perception is that the only care what legislation can favor the PLP and its supporters, the rest of the (black) population be damned. Like it or not, the Bahamian people are truly a caste society. There are the HAVE-A-LOTS, and the HAVE-VERY-LITTLES. The PLP will work hard to insure that the HAVE-A-LOTS get to HAVE-MORE, while the consideration for the HAVE-VERY-LITTLES seems to be, "they don't have any money, so they can't do much about anything I want to do.." and the PLP marches on to the tune of the HAVE-A-LOTS. And unfortunately, the "rich" contingent comprises the minority of the population, but the majority of the riches.
There is definately a NEED for a political party that governs with as "even" a hand as can be effected in this disparate society. The Bahmian people don't need politicians that will "create new crimes," that more often than not will penalize the poor while protecting the rich. There needs to be a party which will protect and serve the PEOPLE of the Bahamas, NOT just one end of the economic ladder at the expense of the other end. And WHOEVER ends up governing, needs to start running the government with a more global approach, vs. an isolationist view.
"Bahamas for Bahamians," is just plainly ignorant in this globalization of the world's economy. It is this very view that has kept the (formerly) Princess Casino and resorts un-owned, un-operated, and costing the people of the Bahamas in tourism, taxable receipts and continual jobs lost. We need a government that can worry more about the hundreds of potential jobs created vs. the nationality of the owner of the entity. What good does it do to brag that "we kept Steve Wynn out of our country," rather than bragging, "We got Steve Wynn to invest $500M in creating a tourism jewel, and now look at ALL of the Bahamians employed because of all the new tourists that want to come see the new attraction!" Global vs. isolation. The former will make the country prosper, the latter will allow the poor and growing poorer to brag about how they keep this country to themselves. Soon, the reason that "immigration" will be an issue, is because with no jobs, the natives will flee to islands and countries that can allow them to survive, leaving a lot of empty buildings for whoever may want to come in (and be turned away, of COURSE!).

Posted By: Ragged boy On: 7/24/2010

Title: New political party

There is no room in this country for a third party.The unnamed persons behind this proposed new party were or are currently members of the major parties. They will bring nothing new to the political landscape here. No new ideas or vision for the country.The Bahamas said to say is not a progressive country like Singapore, Chile or even Barbados in the eastern caribbean.

Posted By: Bay Street On: 7/24/2010

Title: Insight

In order for a 3rd party to be successful a few things need to happen:
1.) A financial Backer - we all know who backs the FNM and PLP parties, if a serious 3rd Party was to emerge they need a group of backers will to invest 5-10million .
2.) Self -dependent - Our Bahamian society need to stop relying on the government to do things for us. If a 3rd party is formed, based on creating the right economic environment and a smaller private sector the general public won't vote for them. Bahamians need to understand, the more the government does, the more taxes will have to increase.
3.) A Single or Series of Serious Events - As history has taught us, there will have to be a collection or a single event that will change the consciousness of the general public. Its my hope that it's not anything violent but sometimes it is.
Reply to Wake Up Reader: I agree that we has a people need to think not only about white collar jobs, but other industries that are on the rise. Does anyone else follow the Commodities and have seen what has happened to Corn, Oil and cotton?

Posted By: LEON On: 7/23/2010

Title: McCARTNEY for PRIME MINISTER

If McCartney heads the FNM Party for the next General election, that is the Party I will be voting for.
OK Prime Minister, we don't want Minnis, he cad barely articulate, we dont want Bannister, he will not do anything amount ILLIGAL IMMIGRANTS in our Country, and we definetly dont want TOMMY T. if he is judged on his performance he will get a "F".
Your best alternative for PRIME MINISTER IS BRANVILLE, he is for the people.

Posted By: Eastern-area Reader On: 7/22/2010

Title: Misunderstood

@Concerned About Our Future: You misunderstand me. That is not the way I have voted but what I will vote for. At least to me that says someone is thinking out of the box as they say, and considering some sort of a plan. Who will make up this third party, rejects from the other parties? Can't deal with these nameless people who want to be involved in politics for their own personal gain not for something they can offer the country (whatever that means).

Posted By: J Major On: 7/22/2010

Title: Change

A change is needed in the bahamian government.Whether it means new leadership or new people. For to long we have sacrificed our people and our homeland for the name of PLP and FNM. The day has come where crime is at a all time high, the job market is down and tourism is suffering. All of this lies in the hands of the government. We need to get it right before the next term for government.

Posted By: Concerned about our future On: 7/22/2010

Title: Huh? :s

@Eastern-area Reader: what an ignorant and misguided approach to the basis on which you vote for who will lead this SAD COUNTRY ours...try to be sensible about issues such as this because we need real change in our country...

Posted By: Wake up On: 7/22/2010

Title: Vote for FNM OR PLP

Bahamian people are limited thinking people, they dont think , FNM and PLP they dont have any solutions for the proper functioning of the country, election time is the blame game time. Education structure is very weak in the bahamas, only one college that too expensive, thats why plenty people give away the studies. country is just runnning by itself,I blame the ministers, all of them are lawyers, To run a country you no need to be lawyer,You should be the person who understand the need of the country, how to eliminate unemployment,how to bring up the business, how to export, how to industrialise, everyone is taking shelter on somebody, we should know how to get commodities cheaper from around the world, we should have saving schemes, our people should be thinking about white collar jobs, not thinking about hotel industry or serving jobs. engineers and scientists shold be created from our own land, than only this country can proper.

Posted By: Eastern-area Reader On: 7/21/2010

Title: Third Parties...

Third parties only end up splitting the vote. Yall forget what happen in Elizabeth, hey? "Suck teet!" I will vote for the first party that says they will stop speeding prisoners up and down to court, and use a room set up @ HMFox Hill Prison as a court with video cameras instead.

Posted By: wil On: 7/21/2010

Title: Vote

We need a real serious alternative with good and sound policies for the loNg overdue development of The Bahamas, and not just Nassau, Freeport and Abaco, but the entire Bahamas. I love the FNM, and Prime Minister Ingraham, but just like the the PLP, they have run out of ideas to develop The Bahamas Islands like Acklins, Mayaguana,Andros etc.
The capital should be relocated to Andros. We need some white people in the leadership of this new alternative party. White people can really push this country forward. I speak as a proud Black man! Let's stop the race bating, and hatred for the good of our Bahamas!!!

Posted By: JUSTIN On: 7/21/2010

Title: THE NEXT PARTY #1 FOCUS SHOULD BE "ILLIGIAL IMMIGRANTS"

WE NEED SOMEONE WHO WILL BE PREPARED TO DEAL WITH OUR #1 PROBLEM IN THE BAHAMAS "ILLIGIAL IMMIGRANTS".
What is the FNM and the PLP doing about this serious issue.
Hatians especially is takiing over our Country, and the Politicians are allowing it.
Branville McCartney seem to be the only one who is concerned about thios issue, every one else is avoiding it. Perry ctitic the Government about the Barefoot Bandit, Perry that is small thong why aren't you talking about our Immigration problem.
Ther must be a reason why Both Parties don't want to touch this.
Whoever is brave enough to do somehing about this issue will be the Next Prime Minister.

Posted By: Sigmund Willis On: 7/21/2010

Title: New political party

If they have a long term plan, they will be supported. No plan for the future or vision and they will just put their money into the Treasury during election.