Bad behaviour jeapordises vital volunteer service
THE consequences of our actions can often be bigger than we think.
Following in the footsteps of our forebears in service to our country
WE ARE certain that when Leon Dupuch, the founder of this crusading media company, published his first “funny little sheet” on November 21st, 1903 he had no idea that he was setting out to build a Bahamian institution — one that has been in continuous publication for almost 125 years.
Can we agree on plastic pollution solution
The “Paris agreement for plastic” was set to be finalised at the end of this week.
Can we see each other as good people?
“The Chief is a thief!”
EDITORIAL: Do as I say not as I do
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis seems to have a new political motto – do as I say, not as I do.
EDITORIAL: Be careful not to kill the passion.
IF you are keeping score in the battle between the government and Junkanoo organisers – then the fact no groups turned out to join in the Emancipation Day rushout in Fox Hill might be seen as one in favour of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP). Make no mistake, however, there were no winners here.
EDITORIAL: Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master
ON THE wall of the newsroom in The Tribune’s office on Shirley Street is a large sign – across which is emblazoned our motto.
EDITORIAL: Police's bad behaviour deserves no tolerance
THE viral video that circulated yesterday of an encounter in a Bahamian police station between officers and a woman who had been detained really is a case of everyone being in the wrong.
EDITORIAL: Should the public pay for political campaigns?
THE suggestion by former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that political parties should be publicly funded is sure to cause a stir.
EDITORIAL: Are we counting on miracles on our seas?
THE collision that Brent Slough was lucky to survive should never have happened. Mr Slough was snorkelling in Exuma – just as many a Bahamian and many a tourist had done before him – when he was struck by a speeding boat, with its propeller ripping into his body.
EDITORIAL: Importance of finding the best deal
THE diplomatic sparring between the US and China has continued over the signing of a deal to provide a loan towards a new hospital for New Providence.
EDITORIAL: Timely message from BCC president
BRAVO to the Bahamas Christian Council president. Bishop Delton Fernander got up and spoke during the ecumenical service at this year’s Independence celebrations – and wasted no time in calling out those who are conveniently quiet when it suits them.
EDITORIAL: A challenge to uplift The Bahamas
ANOTHER Independence anniversary is upon us. Tonight, many of us will go out to celebrate, to go to the official ceremonies, both in New Providence and on other islands, and count down the moments to midnight.
EDITORIAL: Who will step up for Haiti?
THE problems facing Haiti continue to spill over to affect the wider region – ourselves included.
A challenge to uplift The Bahamas
ANOTHER Independence anniversary is upon us.
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