A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Of mice and men and political gods
We are steadily becoming a country that is being ruled by persons who appear to have adopted the mindset of dictators, of the infamous Tonton Macoute of Haiti, which was a unit of the Haitian police force that was created in 1959 and used to disastrous effect by dictator François “Papa Doc” Duvalier.
TOUGH CALL: Bank reveals extent of crime in The Bahamas
THE Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has just published the most comprehensive report ever on crime and violence in The Bahamas.
POLITICOLE: What that song really tells us about our nation
I haven’t heard the “vile” song that has led to two Bahamian men being taken into custody for questioning.
YOUR SAY: Questions raised about National Health Insurance
SEVERAL nights ago I watched the House of Assembly on TV when members debated the controversial National Health Bill. Health is an emotional, personal thing and the members took full advantage of it.
A COMIC'S VIEW: The ups and downs of the Bahamas political world
I’ve got to keep it short and sweet this week. The NFL season is upon us, and in all honesty I can’t let these ‘jokey’ leaders of ours distract me from beloved Dallas Cowboys this week.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Object lessons in how to be a political leader
As we march towards yet another hotly contested general election, it is clear that The Bahamas needs measured, resolute and insightful leadership.
Where do we go from here?
Branville McCartney’s offer to disaffected FNM supporters last week was a brilliant move, says Malcolm J Strachan . . .
POLITICOLE: FNM fiasco betrays the sham of dancing partners
WHO in their right mind is listening to Loretta Butler-Turner?
YOUR SAY: Scandal brewing over Baroness Scotland’s work
THE Bahamas has always been a country with a good record of support and standing with the Commonwealth Secretariat.
A COMIC'S VIEW: FNM learns harsh lesson in how not to stage conventions
Last week, the Free National Movement (FNM) hosted one of the most uninspired and downright laughable conventions in recent memory. After months of internal squabbling and threats to run - letter in hand - to the Governor-General, the only thing that came out of the convention was a few insane sound bites. Shall we begin?
YOUR SAY: Engage the people at all levels and the country will grow
IN AN era when information is at everyone’s fingertips, The Bahamas has created a culture that the people’s business is only for a significant few.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: A would-be leader cannot be starfish and fowl at the same time
If the Free National Movement (FNM) is to survive this next round of warfare between Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner, her flatterers and those who prop her up, the party must now decide to give her an ultimatum to fish, cut bait or get the heck out of the boat.
VIEW FROM AFAR: My joint political initiative is key to reviving Nassau’s glory days
NASSAU’S glory days as a port of call for cruise ships are long gone.
TOUGH CALL: Reviving Downtown is more talk, less action
A recent comment by veteran columnist Nicki Kelly is worth repeating.
POLITICOLE: Lightbourn raises knotty problems with ‘tubes tied’ comments
While planning what I’d write today, I got a WhatsApp message with an audio file of a very catchy new tune (I’m still bent over laughing), so swiftly created in response to MP Richard Lightbourn’s unfortunate comments made at the Free National Movement (FNM) convention last week, words I’m sure he will be made to regret for all time.
