Urban Renewal above reproach
In my humble opinion, Urban Renewal is to date, at its core, one of the most progressive social outreach concepts the present government has proffered. Unfortunately, the two well-respected co-Chairs cannot seem to keep Urban Renewal above reproach.
Agriculture in The Bahamas
HISTORICALLY, the Bahamas has never been able to establish a permanently viable commercial agricultural sector.
Hollow assurances
Foreign Direct Investment is one of the many tools for economic growth, but Mr. Christie’s assurances that he will “protect Andros” agriculture and fisheries from Chinese Government exploitation rings hollow.
Discouraged waiting for utility repairs
PLEASE allow me some space in your column to discuss the utility repair response in New Providence after the passing of Matthew. I had written previously to note the community spirit and support given by neighbours and friends. I found this to be a needed breath of fresh air.
Selling Andros to China
IT IS important for the Bahamian people to register to vote. If we allow Perry Christie to continue as Prime Minister we may not have a Bahamas left in five years.
Thoughts on Chinese proposal, The Pointe Garage and a lottery
WASN’T it James Catalyn who had the Show - Laughin at Wee self? Well certainly certain occurrences recently qualify under that title.
Beware the Trojan horse
‘Many eons ago, Troy, an island state of fabled fame, with an abundance of skilled and battle harden warriors, complete with an impregnable barrier wall, was overcome when the inhabitants pulled a huge wooden horse into the capital city. It was a beautiful and a magnificent creation that entranced the residents and was considered a favourable omen from ‘the gods’.
Reporting ‘a crime’
I WISH to report a crime. The police, and our court system seem incapable of dealing with this band of criminals, and we the people are to blame for their ability to rob us, abuse us, and steal a future from our generations to come.
Who has enough influence to stop this?
I felt queasy in my stomach when I read The Guardian headline this morning – “China in $2 billion deal proposal • gov’t. eyes agri-fishery plan with Chinese in Andros •Project calls for lease of 10,000 acres of Crown Land”– Such announcements rarely seem to be made unless they are almost a done deal, or in fact already signed off.
Concerned about the influence of the Chinese
REFERENCE The Tribune of Monday, October 31st, 2016, and in particular to the comments of Govon Bowe and Philip Galanis on the influence of the Chinese on the economy of the Bahamas.
Dangerous tree
An Open Letter to The Ministry of Works, BPL and Light and BTC:· Gentlemen:
Baptism by Matthew
Many Bahamians are able to say, and have said so, what they like and do not like about the Hon Leslie Osborne Miller (PLP-Tall Pines) but he, God bless his soul, calls it like he sees it. He has served the people of this wonderful nation at all levels save for being Prime Minister.
Another Teachable Moment?
THE Bahamas is in an area known as the hurricane belt. Hurricanes can visit our shores at least six months out of every year.
Road Traffic and the ‘paradigm’ shift
Well another issue which Government will spin as being the best in the world but at what cost to the patient public?
Economics of public policy
FOLLOWING the aftermath of category 4 Hurricane Matthew two weeks ago, the Rt Hon Prime Minister, sprung into immediate action.
