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Negative aspects of Nassau life
EDITOR, The Tribune. Akin to Shakespeare to "As you like it", I make the following comments of what I see around me which is so negative. 1) The New Providence Road programme - again, Prince Charles and Market are blocked off and I really wonder if this
Winning election
EDITOR, The Tribune. There is a saying in The Bahamas that money, drugs and/or obeah will always win elections. Something strange has happened. KEN W KNOWLES, MD Nassau, May 8, 2012.
Rodney's rant
Rodney's rant EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: 'Devil's pills rant'- What was he thinking? - The Tribune, June 8, 2012. Too much DNA on the brain? KEN W KNOWLES, MD Nassau, June 10, 2012.
Silly season casts doubt on leaders
Silly season casts doubt on leaders EDITOR, The Tribune. About 50 years have passed since Pastor H W Brown gave politicians in the Bahamas the insight that God was involved in the affairs of men. The saga of the Hebrew People as outlined in the book of
Role model for a gloomy future?
Role model for a gloomy future? EDITOR, The Tribune We are frequently reminded that our future lies with our young people - an alarming thought indeed. However, if the tragic but hugely talented Whitney Houston was truly a role model for many of the you
Role model for a gloomy future?
Role model for a gloomy future? EDITOR, The Tribune We are frequently reminded that our future lies with our young people - an alarming thought indeed. However, if the tragic but hugely talented Whitney Houston was truly a role model for many of the you
You want fries with that?
EDITOR, The Tribune Re: 13 new ambulances expected by the end of next year. - The Tribune, February 9, 2012 ONE way to reduce the "possible unauthorised use of ambulances" might be to open a KFC or a McDonald's right at the ambulance depot itself. KEN
Will that help?
EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Bishop urges gay men to "seek help". - The Tribune, November 15, 2011. If gay men are "helped" to experience a miraculous conversion to become straight, then they too could join the ranks of the majority of "normal" Bahamian m
Role model for a gloomy future?
Role model for a gloomy future? EDITOR, The Tribune We are frequently reminded that our future lies with our young people - an alarming thought indeed. However, if the tragic but hugely talented Whitney Houston was truly a role model for many of the you
Treatment of paedophiles
EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau
Treatment of paedophiles
EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau
Treatment of paedophiles
EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau
Plan for the future
Plan for the future By Mike Lightbourn When Doug (not real name) invested in a seaside condo in the Bahamas, he couldn't have been happier. The attractive home was near a beautiful beach and offered stunning sea views. He and his family enjoyed the life
Should you buy a condo?
Should you buy a condo? By Mike Lightbourn Condos and town houses may provide a more affordable path to home ownership, but there are a few things you should consider before making a decision. Ownership means paying a monthly association fee. This can w
Thinking out of the box
EDITOR, The Tribune. We hear so much from the politicians and the Downtown Development Board about their high-flouting plans for the City of Nassau however the worst offenders in messing the city up seem to be government. Who did the years-old tree on t
Time to spruce up derelict buildings
EDITOR, The Tribune. Your article of Tuesday, November 15, "Bahamas aims to attract the Canadian tourist market" mentions many rehabilitation plans for downtown Nassau, including the opening of the new Straw Market, refurbishment of the Parliament buildi
Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial
Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Editorial of March 14,2012 headed "Bahamas Hot Mix meets internal standards" We represent Bethell's Trucking and Heavy Equipment Service Limited (the Company) and Mr Stanley Bethel
Bank bulish on earning figures
Bank bulish on earning figures Commonwealth Bank recently reported their earnings for the first quarter of 2012. Executive chairman William B Sands Jr announced that the bank's Comprehensive Net Income for the 3-month period ended March 31, 2012 was $12
A thousands times no to foreign police
A thousands times no to foreign police EDITOR, The Tribune. I read with interest a report by Dr David Allen a noted psychologist, while I agree with some of his findings on the root cause of the crime situation and some of his recommended remedies, I st
A fond adieu to Monsieur Cash
EDITOR, The Tribune. Eric Bertram Cash gave up the ghost Friday, 3rd February, at the advanced age of 93 years. He was my modern language teacher when I attended Prince Williams School from 1977 to 1980 (Forms 1 to 3) and one of my favourite dominies. I
