Duty down on drugs
IT has been two weeks now (May 30th) since our Finance Minister announced the removal of duty on prescription drugs.
The things that MPs say
ONE is amazed at the incredible acts of certain MP’s, acts as in statements they make - ludicrous, stupid, inept and incredibly unfounded.
Bahamas gambling industry
I don’t like gambling. I think it’s addictive, it harms children’s wellbeing and it takes money from the poor. If gambling is allowed it should be in the form of a lottery with all money earmarked for Education and Health.
Posturing over crime
POLICE app for what? We have had Crime Stoppers since November, 2001! Using an app you are recognised… crime stoppers is private-secure.
Don't defect
IN a little under three months, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has flexed his muscles by terminating four parliamentary subordinates in the persons of Centreville MP Reece as chairman of the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation (AMMC); Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine as chairman of the Hotel Corporation; Bain and Grants Town MP Travis Robinson as parliamentary secretary in Tourism and Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller as parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development.
Watch and drive?
Re: Texting while driving to be made illegal.
There's a better way
NO more sitting by the sea at eventide to watch the sunset.
Culbert’s Hill speed bumps
I have lived in the Eastern part of New Providence, very close to Culbert’s Hill for many years. Over these years, I have learned to navigate the numerous pot holes (at times large enough to damage a vehicle) which were repeatedly filled and re-patched, until the next heavy rainfall opened them all up again.
$200m – yet $219 for workers
I believe that the main bone of contention that the Keep Ya Corned Beef We Marching protestors and rabble have with the Minnis administration is its proposed sliding scale tax on web shop operators.
Jobs at risk
IT’S interesting to hear the current government talk about being concerned about the interests of Bahamians.
Inhumanity of separating children
I am a Bahamian who swore that because I am not American I would have nothing to say – pro or con – about US president Donald Trump.
Barbados govt theft?
An article, Banks Facing Billion Dollar Hit, in Barbados was making the rounds on Social Media this past weekend and it is an example of theft by government. No more, no less.
Unbelievable
I had decided to stop writing letters but after watching the local news tonight I am so disgusted that something has to be said.
Disabled parking in Downtown
ON June 6, 2018. I ventured downtown to Bay Street to purchase a wedding anniversary gift for my beloved wife of 41 years.
Crime under control?
WHILE the Police were having a special police operation carnage on Jerome Avenue - who said crime is under control?
