An apology to Parliament (An exercise in wishful thinking)
Mr Speaker I rise to acknowledge that since our last meeting in this place, a fortnight overflowing with violence and death saw this year’s murder count approach that of 2012, the second highest catalogue of senseless carnage in our history.
The Cuban detainees and the long-awaited revolution
Rupert Missick Jr looks at the issues surrounding the Cuba detainees
The crisis of the invisible black man
BECAUSE we have passed through periods of emancipation, decolonization, desegregation and independence, there are many who assume that race – once the primary basis of prejudice against black people – is no longer a relevant topic for discussion.
Civic action group driving change through social media
A STORY of how one civic action group is using social media to drive public awareness on national issues. Forward, Upward, Onward, Together.
All this Bacon is making me sick: Peter Nygard and the spirit of division
WHEN it comes to the national affairs of the Bahamas, there are many things to be sick and tired about. Of all the things to vex the spirit, who could argue with someone for being sick and tired of hearing about Peter Nygard?
THE WAR AGAINST CRIMINALS - PART II
WE ARE presently engaged in a war against criminals, who are getting bolder.
Humble thoughts on VAT and its meaning
Let me open by saying that I am a born and raised Bahamian with a deep love for my country, its people and, of course, the beauty that surrounds us. We are very fortunate and we enjoy an unbelievable quality of life compared to many other Caribbean countries and countries around the world.
The war against criminals - PART 1
WE ARE presently engaged in a war against criminals, who are getting bolder.
Just not good enough
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has complained about the “misleading” way in which The Tribune took it to task for continuing to allow $16 million worth of water to literally slip through the cracks each year.
Break the cycle, Mr Mitchell
HERE we go again. Another claim of beatings, torture, sub-human conditions at the Carmichael Road Immigration Detention Centre.
Why the crime epidemic, and what to do about it?
FOR the past few years, the Bahamas has been facing a powerful surge of violent crime, murders, home invasions and other destructive acts.
Losing the war on crime
THE Bahamas will never win this war against crime – never.
People power needed to tackle burning issues
IT is my love for this country, which has been home to me for the past 62 years, that encourages me to continue to write about some of the issues and offer ideas and some simple solutions.
Five years later . . .
IF YOU were born with a disability, this is not about you.
One year later . . .
AS WE approach the first anniversary of the election of the PLP to Government a majority of Bahamians have concluded that the PLP-led Government is incompetent and directionless.
