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.
WORLD VIEW: Donald Trump and the lie of ‘truthful hyperbole’
For anyone following the US Presidential campaigns, it has been a volatile voyage with great uncertainty about whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will eventually emerge triumphant.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Doc rocks with a new song and dance routine
So, the Free National Movement began their convention week on Wednesday.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Convention is a watershed moment for the FNM
Friday night’s vote at the Free National Movement’s (FNM) convention will likely be a watershed moment in the party’s history.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: A lament for Long Island
Long Island is in desperate need of governmental assistance and year-round economic stimulus but, unfortunately, its economy has stalled.
YOUR SAY – Britain post-Brexit: still a major player in the world
On June 23, the British people voted to leave the European Union (EU) and British Prime Minister Theresa May has been clear that ‘Brexit’ means ‘Brexit’.
POLITICOLE: Ingraham’s return would be for the FNM, not the people
I thought Loretta Butler-Turner stood a chance. Scratch that, with my apologies. Not if You Know Who is back on the scene.
YOUR SAY: Fighting to save the Bahamian economy
There has been much recent discussion of Bahamian dollar devaluation. At this stage, is seems that it is not a matter of if The Bahamas will suffer devaluation, but when.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Pay to play policy further exposes the FNM
TO BORROW a popular colloquialism, the world of politics is ‘on fleek’ this week.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Hands up all those who want Perry Christie to stay as PM
Based on the Prime Minister’s comments this week, it appears that the post-Perry Christie era within the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) will be interminably delayed.
