Clifton correction
In an article “Ruining Our Heritage,” I incorrectly referenced the historic steps of Clifton to the plantation era.
Wulff Road query
Can you (or a member of the public) shed some light on the following:-
Moultrie speaks out of turn
Vernon Joseph Symonette and Dewitt Halson Moultrie were both born in Mathew Town, Inagua, about 15 years apart. Both would become members of the FNM and both would be elevated to the post of Speaker of the House of Assembly.
Debasing the office
I watched and listened in disbelief on Wednesday, 7th February 2018, as the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Halson Moultrie, debased the Office of Speaker, the Honourable House of Assembly, the Parliamentary process and the people of the Bahamas, by using the historic Chair in which he sits to launch an emotional rant in defense of his actions. It was more than a sad performance; it was pathetic.
The lowest day of the low
Yesterday was a difficult day. There have been quite a number of “low” days in the House of Assembly in recent times when the behaviour of Members on both sides, failed to meet even the most basic of standards of conduct expected of parliamentarians in our tradition.
Moncur and marijuana
WHILE I do not agree with Rodney Moncur on many things, I am in total agreement with his stand on marijuana.
Tree pruning
WEST Bay section immediately after the last round-about at Baha Mar heading west towards residence of Perry Christie and One Cable Beach Condos - what can only be described as the massacre of the Casuarina trees ...
Get to The Point(e)
I write in total agreement with, and in full support of, the recent letters appearing in your paper, notably from Abraham Moss and Pamela Burnside, regarding that hideous, crass, architectural insult known as “The Pointe”.
Church on Sunday
IF I might use your columns to ask whomever the cap fits to wear it. Minister of Heath, the Hon Dr Duane Sands or Dr Charles Diggiss, President of Doctors Hospital.
Are we worth $12,000?
THIS morning’s Tribune and Fridays, which arrived late, both have unbelievable headlines.
Immigration law must be changed
EDITOR, The Tribune.I just finished reading a letter to the Editor dated January 31st by JC attorney. I am in total agreement with all that he said. Why on earth do we allow those immigrants born here to have an automatic right to apply for citizensh
Big bang policing
EDITOR, The Tribune. THE newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Mr Anthony Ferguson, has started off his 2018 Crime Suppression/Fighting Initiative with a refreshing twist. Technology, never before used, is being deployed viz-a-vie drones and helic
The rule of law
WE should not be so myopic as to believe the ruling in the case of Mr Jean-Rony Jean Charles only has implications for immigration matters. Instead, we should look to the greater issue which is that none of us are above the rule of law – not even the government, its departments or the civil service.
The learning crisis
In recent days the effects of the failure of many students to successfully learn Maths and English skills have been highlighted by an RBC Royal Bank executive.
Are we serious about dealing with immigration?
Why do we spend $149m on each Defence Force boat, if the 100,000.00 plus square miles of Bahamian waters could perhaps be covered more efficiently, safely and with less cost, by drones?
