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Bahamas improvements
EDITOR, The Tribune. Thank you for allowing me space in your daily to commend the present government on its vision and one or two of its many accomplishments since 2007. I start by saying that I am a proud Bahamian from off East Street. I am 35 years
Bahamas improvements
EDITOR, The Tribune. Thank you for allowing me space in your daily to commend the present government on its vision and one or two of its many accomplishments since 2007. I start by saying that I am a proud Bahamian from off East Street. I am 35 years
WHY I WILL BOYCOTT THE ELECTION
WHY I WILL BOYCOTT THE ELECTION EDITOR, The Tribune. As a supporter of the Free National Movement (FNM) and a voter in the great constituency of Marco City, I am very disappointed in several political moves that were made on Grand Bahama by the governin
Haitian president's 'address'
Haitian president's 'address' EDITOR, The Tribune. I have no doubt that your paper will be bombarded with letters and comments regarding the Haitian President's recent "rally" held in Nassau reportedly with hundreds/thousands of Haitians in attendance.
Haitian president's 'address'
Haitian president's 'address' EDITOR, The Tribune. I have no doubt that your paper will be bombarded with letters and comments regarding the Haitian President's recent "rally" held in Nassau reportedly with hundreds/thousands of Haitians in attendance.
Political rhetoric vs politcial will
EDITOR, The Tribune. There is a saying that can be found in almost all major religious text or Bible: "Ye shall know them by their fruits." That is to say, know them not so much by what they say but rather by what they do. One can glean much about the tw
Political rhetoric vs politcial will
EDITOR, The Tribune. There is a saying that can be found in almost all major religious text or Bible: "Ye shall know them by their fruits." That is to say, know them not so much by what they say but rather by what they do. One can glean much about the tw
Political rhetoric vs politcial will
EDITOR, The Tribune. There is a saying that can be found in almost all major religious text or Bible: "Ye shall know them by their fruits." That is to say, know them not so much by what they say but rather by what they do. One can glean much about the tw
Keep a close eye on breaches of election law
Keep a close eye on breaches of election law EDITOR, The Tribune. In the elections of the fifties and sixties, there were many complaints and allegations of election bribery. CID officers were kept busy investigating the reports. I recall on one occasi
More borrowing
More borrowing EDITOR, The Tribune. Just my opinion on an article that I read yesterday concerning the borrowing of more money for the road works. Yesterday, I was indeed disappointed as I read the headline stating the government will need to borrow eve
More borrowing
More borrowing EDITOR, The Tribune. Just my opinion on an article that I read yesterday concerning the borrowing of more money for the road works. Yesterday, I was indeed disappointed as I read the headline stating the government will need to borrow eve
Why I will never vote for the PLP
EDITOR, The Tribune. Election season is upon us once again. This important event is commonly referred to by the general public as "Silly Season", but to be honest, "Stupid Season" is a more accurate description, because every time this five year event co
Bishop Ellis - the movie star
Bishop Ellis - the movie star Re: Bishop: Demons loose in country - The Tribune, January 17, 2012 EDITOR, The Tribune Three of the Gospels depict a biblical story in which Jesus' disciples were unsuccessful in their attempt to heal a boy of demon poss
Nitchell's job pledgestretches cridibility
Nitchell's job pledgestretches cridibility EDITOR, The Tribune. I was taken aback after reading in The Nassau Guardian that Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Member of Parliament for Fox Hill Fred Mitchell had told hundreds of opposition supporters that h
Stadium opening was a travesty
EDITOR, The Tribune. "The desire of power in excess caused angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall" - Francis Bacon I expect to be ridiculed for what I am about to say; however I am no stranger to ridicule. My attitude has
Government to be commended for salary advance
EDITOR, The Tribune. In a Bahamas where Bahamians collectively feel that successive governments have not had the will or the insight to empower Bahamians, I was ecstatic when I read a report which said that the government will be making it easier for civ
Fred Mitchell, the PLP and real property taxes
EDITOR, The Tribune. On Tuesday, 22nd November, 2011, I caught the last five minutes of the NB-12 9pm programme. Fred A Mitchell, Jr, presumably in his capacity as a PLP member, was being interviewed and suggested that government needed to get creative
Bahamians should expect more from candidates
EDITOR, The Tribune. The election season is heating up and all the major political parties are making their rounds in an effort to secure the support of voters. There are many stories to tell as candidates reveal their vision to constituents for the next
DNA needs to hold GB rallies
DNA needs to hold GB rallies EDITOR, The Tribune. Both major political parties, the Free National Movement (FNM) and the official Opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), are in full election mode as they canvass throughout the commonwealth of the B
DNA needs to hold GB rallies
DNA needs to hold GB rallies EDITOR, The Tribune. Both major political parties, the Free National Movement (FNM) and the official Opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), are in full election mode as they canvass throughout the commonwealth of the B
