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Too many guns are coming in from US

There is a craft which politicians need to learn when to talk and when to simply shut up and be quiet!

We’re no fools - we’re just tired

PM so correct on the future for electricity but we cannot forget the 80MW Standby generator RFP…or the pre-RFP contractor -   is still in place therefore the RFP was ‘not issued’?

My thanks to an inspiring Knight

Bastian pays tribute to Mr Denis Knight.

Don’t they know it’s Christmas?

Social media is awash with commentary about the time chosen by “someone” to do road works to East Bay Street between the Bridge and Who Knows Where. Not that that little stretch doesn’t need repaving, but OMG does it have to be done at the busiest time of the year when people have the least amount of time available to sit and dither in traffic?

Judge, jury and executioner . . .

I am disappointed that Sandals Bahamas briskly decided to take on the roles of judge, jury and executioner in the matter pertaining to the New Jersey couple and the Bahamian butler.

Way too fast for my liking

Traffic - speeding and where are our $6million worth of new patrol cars?

Too much privilege for the US embassy

Strange it could be, but did you see the equipment the US embassy donated to the Ministry of National Security?

Sad but marriage has lost its value

I wrote this a while ago and I would like to bring out what Is important to this article:

Time we had a more efficient taxation system

As a way to raise revenue for The Bahamas, I can think of no worse way than the current customs duty regime.

Downtown redevelopment: Why is it taking so long?

Downtown Nassau continues to be a terrible eyesore and a stain upon our national reputation.

We’re stuck talking loud but saying nothing

As 2018 draws to a close there are several questions which we, as a people and a nation, must ask ourselves. Unemployment and under employment continue to be problematical for the FNM.

The only thing we have to fear

Re: PM: Public’s not afraid any more, The Tribune, December 7.

When freedom of speech will be put to the test

Popular Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist Buju Banton has finally been released from a U.S. federal prison after serving seven years for conspiracy to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute. Banton was incarcerated at the McRae Correctional Facility in the state of Georgia.

Live life for the children is a good motto for us all

The recent proliferation of crime committed by adolescents is taking a toll on society. Both young women and young men that look to crime as a way of life are being charged with serious offences.

Stand up for our rights as a sovereign country

If you want to launder or hide money today where do you go - US, UK and Europe - forget the Bahamas - it is too small!