Mayaguana
IF you ask Bahamians to state something they know about Mayaguana, most will respond by asking, what or where is Mayaguana? This southern island is often treated as the stepchild of The Bahamas. Due to the constant neglect by successive Governments, the island’s development has been a slow and painful process throughout the years causing its residents to gradually abandon their home one by one. (Pop. About 160)
Minnis testing our patience
IT is extremely unfortunate that the Prime Minister received the blow back that he did from the Bahamian people concerning how he decided to assist post-hurricane Dominican students, however all of the criticism he received was self inflicted.
Symonette must stop illegal interrogation
Rights Bahamas is appalled by reports that Immigration and Defence Force officers are continuing the unlawful practice of stopping civilians in the street and demanding proof of their right to be in the country.
The Christian thing
The prime minister’s plan to offer Dominican students refuge in The Bahamas in the face of a humanitarian crisis is the right and decent thing to do.
Refugees
I WAS quite surprised when the row broke out at the NPCC when the offered refugee week was up, and the people were expected to leave.
Davis sees no wrong
Re: What’s all the fuss about? Davis defends PLP gifting contracts to PLP faithful.
Frightening tale of hit on economies
Some time ago, I read a rather intriguing book entitled, “The Confessions Of An Economic Hit Man”.
Are all permits truly needed?
Immigration - it seems indiscriminate issuing of permits for foreign domestics and nannies is the FNM way.
Pass the passports
Re: Time to tear up the rule book on immigration.
Power of the pen
WAS it the power of The Tribune resulting from a letter writer that the new tourist attraction, Bahamas Jet Boat, has been required to discontinue speeding through the Harbour - the approaches to the Narrows, Paradise island and west of Arawak Cay to Delaporte?
Competence in the legal profession
I write to speak of a matter of immense concern to me.
Income tax
Re: Income tax is NOT ruled out.
Avoid conflicts
CLEARLY the new Government of Dr The Hon Hubert Minnis intends to flush out all misbehaviour and where appropriate ensure that all billings/accounts that might be over due are paid in full - kudos.
Don't shorten the grouper season
EDITOR, The Tribune. I was astonished to read the minister of agriculture is considering shortening the closed season on the Nassau grouper.The Nassau grouper is identified as endangered on the IUCN Red List, having virtually disappeared from countri
BPL list not in my time
Re: Special List of Non-Paying Customers of BPLEDITOR, The Tribune.I can state categorically that during my time (2007 – 2009) as executive chairman of BEC (now BPL), no policy was implemented or followed by the board which would have exempted person
