YOUR SAY: Local government . . . at best, inadequate
“An informed citizen is one who participates fully, understanding that democracy is not only the time spent in a polling booth every five years, but rather, democracy is the active participation of that same citizen in the day to day affairs of his country.” Warren J Levarity – 1967
TOUGH CALL: Small parties threaten traditional political support
After spending the last several weeks in Norwich, a United Kingdom provincial capital of 200,000 people, I have been able to gain some insight into the upcoming British general election set for May 7 - and consider parallels with the Bahamian political situation.
POLITICOLE: The secrets to a successful relationship
THE worst thing women do that ruins their romantic relationships is … get jealous of other women.
A LIFE OF CRIME: The primary school years
The good old days. How often I hear that, this great yearning to go back in time.
Global conflict and the art of diplomacy
In turbulent and uncertain times the value of vigorous interaction by governments should not be underestimated, says Peter Young.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: The Carnival mistake
THE importation of carnival – in the form of the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival – is a mistake that can only be likened to a forced ripe dilly.
POLITICOLE: What will become of the PLP and The Bahamas?
I’ve never seen or heard anything like this.
A LIFE OF CRIME: The first five years
THE rising tide of serious crime in the Bahamas has reached the point at which a national debate is required to help solve the blight on society.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Members of the FNM help to undermine their leader
THE Free National Movement has been stumbling and fumbling as it seeks to find its footing following the November 21 convention, where its former Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner lost her leadership bid to Dr Hubert Minnis by nearly three to one.
POLITICOLE: Low quality of life reflects poor education of Bahamians
IF you want to know about the real economic welfare of Bahamians in The Bahamas, take a complete tour of New Providence island, since this island represents The Bahamas’ greatest “development”.
A LIFE OF CRIME: Criminal before birth?
THE rising tide of serious crime in the Bahamas has reached the point at which a national debate is required to help solve the blight on society.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: The tipping point
Anyone considering the challenges our country faces ought to arrive at a startling acceptance of the reality that we have reached a frightening point as a young nation.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Why is assault category missing from police crime stats?
I FOUND the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s statistical presentation relative to criminal activities for 2014 to be quite interesting. And that’s putting it mildly!
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: The economic colonialisation of the Bahamas by the Chinese
OUR increasing dependence on China is sure to undergird their brand of economic colonialism, deepening the notion that The Bahamas is hardly independent – ie only paper independence – and, moreover, that we are in line to be – lock, stock and two smoking barrels – beholden to China and Chinese interests. Due to its close proximity to the United States, The Bahamas – in its relations with the US – used to be referred to as the 51st state but, more and more, these days we’re progressively appearing to be the 23rd province of China (though they claim Taiwan as the twenty-third).
