Banks shouldn't impose such onerus rules
As we enter the second month of curfew and lockdown due to COVID-19, I am led to put pen to paper once again to highlight the banking institutions in this country that continue to hold us, their customers, hostage by imposing onerous rules, fees and processes that discourage and frustrate us, private and corporate customers alike, as opposed to making ‘the ease of doing business’ a reality!
We must find ways for people to get water during curfew
The Tribune of April, 28 2020 carried a story under the headline, “Man Fined $500 for Helping Out His Great Grandfather”.
Can Bahamians drink and behave responsibly?
Your editorial yesterday April 29 was interesting beyond Minister Dames’ lack of transparency.
Let your light shine
COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spawned a global health crisis and economic collapse. In order to survive, move forward and thrive we must unleash the creativity and resilience of the Bahamian people. Let us work together to stop the virus and rebuild The Bahamas.
We must innovate
“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat” – Steve Jobs.
Watching Moultrie assassinate democracy
The Bahamas and indeed the world watched in horror while the inept speaker of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas, Halston Moultrie scuttled what we know to be the Halls of Parliament, where laws are made in the best interest of all Bahamians.
Who knows where the future will take us . . .
I was saddened to read in The Tribune the article about a newly emergent marine epidemic that in the past five months has spread rapidly over 20 percent of the coral reefs in Grand Bahama’s national parks. Apparently, there is no cure.
We're all in the same boat
No pandemic is ever a good one so to speak but they tend to bring out the best in most people. It has been no different in our wonderful nation even though we face unprecedented challenges with the COVID-19 and what I am sure will be debilitating after effects. I am not one, however, to engage, excessively, in doom and gloom theatrics.
Getting ready for long journey
My late uncle Geoffrey had a marvellous, if somewhat convoluted, way of setting various events in motion, the simplest of which might be to go home from a late night party, whereupon he might say to his wife: “Darling, why don’t we commence, to begin, to prepare, to get ready to go home?
Time to ride the bucking bronco, PM
In the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown and economic collapse, Bahamian business owners have been obliged to make the painful and heart-wrenching decision to lay off employees. Instead of working with Bahamian business owners and proposing a viable plan to rebuild The Bahamas, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis criticises them and questions their humanity, heart, compassion and soul.
Fighting climate change the key
COVID-19 has upended life as we knew it in The Bahamas. However, as we deal with the widespread impacts of the pandemic, it is critical that we do so in a climate resilient fashion.
Adding our tribute to Kingsley Poitier, a sporting giant
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of the late Kingsley Poitier, who passed away on April 19.
A test of our brotherhood
I recently saw a broadcast by one of our news stations reporting on a dire situation in North Eleuthera.
Visit to hardware store not so easy
To say that those of us staying at home were delighted that Dr. Minnis was going to allow Hardware Stores to open this week, would be a gross understatement.
Digital move a sensible one
I congratulate the government on taking the step of moving payment of NIB benefits to digital wallets. This is a step in the right direction to diminishing, if not terminating, long lines at NIB, social services, food stores, and other service places. Unfortunately, as I write, the morning after the PM’s speech, I see, in social media, long lines on Tonique Williams Darling highway. It is said that the line represents people waiting for vouchers at the “union building”.
