VIEW FROM AFAR: What we can learn from Singapore’s development
SINGAPORE is often admired for the progress it has made since becoming an independent island nation in 1965.
A COMIC'S VIEW: PM should have given ‘one finger salute’ a second thought
By now, you’ve probably heard much about how Prime Minister Perry Christie shocked Bahamians near and far by waving the old “one finger salute” at a campaign rally on Monday night. Was I surprised that the prime minister used an obscenity to get a point across? No. Was he surprised that his “cursing mad” stunt didn’t work so well this time around? It sure seems that way.
EDITORIAL: Is Justice Bain to be punished for non-recusal?
A REQUEST for Justice Rhonda Bain to recuse herself from certain cases – one of which involves the Prime Minister - coupled with her application to have her nearing retirement date extended for another two years, comes within the same time frame as government’s attempt to pass the Interception of Communications Bill, 2017. These clashing interests have now started a conversation — a conversation questioning the extent of the judiciary’s independence from that of the executive.
TOUGH CALL: Public protection is dangerously lacking in the ‘Spying Bill’
‘Kill the Bill’ has become a rallying cry for privacy advocates in the Bahamas ever since the government - without prior notice - tabled a draconian new surveillance law called the Interception of Communications Bill.
EDITORIAL: Bahamians have lost confidence in politicians
IN August 1992 the late Sir Lynden Pindling cut a sorry figure as he admitted — in almost incredulous disbelief — that after 25 years his party had lost the election that year because it had lost touch with the Bahamian people.
EDITORIAL: When will the animal cruelty stop?
IT IS said that you can judge a society by how it treats its animals. If that is so, the Bahamas would be judged harshly.
INSIGHT: Is the horse-drawn Surrey above the law?
Ahhh, the plight of the Bahamian Surrey Horse, these road-weary beasts of burden who tirelessly pull carriages to and fro the cruise ship docks in Nassau in the hot sun.
EDITORIAL: Bahamians find your voices before it is too late
WE have no intention of discussing Canadian Bruno Rufa’s case now before the courts — that’s a matter for the courts. However, we are concerned about Mr Rufa being denied the inalienable right of every person in a democracy to defend himself when accused. Mr Rufa is being denied that right by the Bahamas Immigration Department.
INSIGHT: Murder most foul
The PLP’s infamous pre-election billboards in 2012 highlighted the inability of the FNM government to curb the murder rate. Nearly five years later and with an escalating death toll passing 600 under the Christie administration Malcolm J Strachan says it’s time to revise the deterrents for violent criminals . . .
INSIGHT: Davis’ spinning over Baha Mar hoodwinks no one
Graeme Davis, who will oversee the operations of Baha Mar, if and when his employer, the Chinese conglomerate, Chow Tai Fook, closes on its ownership on the property, has been in many Bahamian media outlets recently, promoting his vision of what he hopes Baha Mar will look like on April 21 and afterwards.
EDITORIAL: Britain’s new Commonwealth relationship
FOLLOWING last year’s referendum on Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU) and the momentous decision to leave, ‘Brexit’ has remained top of the international news agenda because the likely effects will be far-reaching beyond Europe itself.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Spot the difference with the Bahamas Intercept Bill
Another week, another weak performance by politicians who should know better. Let’s begin.
YOUR SAY: How teletherapy can improve life for Bahamians with disability
The Democratic National Alliance has been, from day one, a vital and important champion for the rights and care for those that are less fortunate and disabled.
NASSAU LIFE: What sort of Bahamian benefactor is Peter Nygard?
A prominent column in the Freeport News on February 13 reminded me of the amazing qualities of Peter Nygard - enough to get him sanctified as our patron saint.
