YOUR SAY: Good governance trumps politics in alleviating poverty
Politics has been the driving force of the Bahamas’ economic development from its quest for independence back in the 1960s.
POLITICOLE: Why we voted 'No' again
“My name was not on the ballot in this vote, right, it was voting for four questions.” - Prime Minister Perry Christie
WORLD VIEW: Let the voices of the Haitian people be heard
‘International interests in Haiti, in addition to checking off an ‘elections done’ box, are largely defined by controlling emigration, maintaining stability and managing poverty.'
The resurgence of national extremism in Europe
A tidal wave of refugees and prolonged economic stagnation are fuelling discontent and identity crises in countries across Europe, Peter Young says . . .
A COMIC'S VIEW: Let’s kiss and make up after the referendum
Okay ... time out everybody! Yes, I know there are still some hurt feelings post-referendum, and as a comedian I can’t deny enjoying the verbal jousts breaking out all over social media between Vote Yes and Vote No supporters.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Out for the count - why Christie should resign
THE outcome of the higgledy-piggledy, directionless Constitutional Referendum on Tuesday demonstrably shows that the public believes that the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has unclean, “dutty” hands and, given its shunning and circumvention of the electorate’s repudiation of the gambling referendum, there was much distrust, suspicion and disinformation.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Yes or no? Stay or go? Mitchell changes his tune
THE CHRISTIE Administration has lost its mandate to govern. It has lost two consecutive referendums in one term.
TOUGH CALL: The trail of tears that sums up our waste policy
IN a powerful communication prepared recently, Bahamian waste expert Ginny McKinney has outlined a “trail of tears” over the country’s shocking failure to resolve its solid waste management problems - despite spending tens of millions over decades.
POLITICOLE: Sex and race equality - or inequality? That is the question
BAHAMAS Public Services Union leader John Pinder made comments recently on a radio talk show about the ‘Gender Equality’ Referendum.
INSIGHT: Questions of reform and constant review
Adrian Gibson explains why his desire for equality in The Bahamas overrides his misgivings about some of the referendum bills . . .
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: The hypocrisy undermining the referendum campaign
THE STINK of rank hypocrisy engulfs the upcoming constitutional referendum.
YOUR SAY: Poverty alleviation in The Bahamas begins with a history lesson
THE Bahamas is a nation of 700 islands and cays. While it is in close proximity to the United States of America, a developed nation, the Bahamas itself suffers from an identity crisis.
POLITICOLE: Breaking up is so very hard to do
It’s been a while since I’ve seen you. I hope you’re doing okay, with all the things you have going on. Your name gets called often, in these parts, and I find myself listening in whenever I hear it.
VIEW FROM AFAR: We must make use of net metering
SINCE neither all my readers nor I are engineers, I will write in layman’s terms about the practice of net metering being adopted in enlightened countries.
YOUR SAY: Fred Mitchell and the Haitian ‘pestilence’
I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due. I agree with the words of Dr Andre Rollins, that Fred Mitchell poses a “clear and present danger” to the continued development of democracy in The Bahamas.
