Interpreting the PLP doublespeak
I should like to assist your readers in interpreting some of the Orwellian language being used by the PLP politicians who are daily running this country into the ground while at the same time telling people that everything will work out just fine.
An all-time low
Yesterday was indeed a sad day in more ways than one! I was aghast as I read and watched press accounts that demonstrated blatant attacks on our human and gender rights as Bahamians.
Second chance for students?
Jeanne Thompson, in her letter on October 20, 2015 asks , “Am I the only one...who finds the president of The College of The Bahamas’ disapproval of what he calls ‘unethical journalism’ ironic ?
Move quickly when they need to
Re: The new Planning and Subdivision Bill
Stubbs should hold head high
I am relieved that finally someone from the Met Office was honest enough to put a stop to this masquerade. I commend Mr Michael Stubbs for the testicular fortitude displayed to “bite the bullet” and speak the truth. This charade has been going unnecessarily too long.
Dancing while Rome burns
As two thousand more Bahamians joined the multitude of the unemployed, Prime Minister Christie in his inimitable way expounded on his understanding of democracy by deriding any and all challengers for his own job position.
Misuse of URCA
ON Wednesday, October 7, four days after the exit of Joaquin, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA),
That painting
Re: ‘Tasteless’ painting comparing PM to Hitler causes a stir.
Wake up, speak up!
There is deafening silence in this country with regards to the controversial modern building that is being blithely built right before our very eyes – heading upwards to the sky, drilling down below the ground and spanning out across the sea.
A failing in our democracy
During the course of the proceedings in the House of Assembly on Wednesday the 21st October, the Hon Loretta Butler-Turner, the Member for Long Island, sought to address the House with regard to the situation in Long Island following the destruction caused by Hurricane Joaquin, but the Honourable Speaker refused to grant her permission to do so.
To a man who gave so much
For Mike Wallace
Where is Bernadette Christie?
Hurricane Joaquin caused devastation across the southern islands of the Bahamas. Bahamians have been very generous. Businesses, wealthy people, churches, and nearly every sector of our society have given millions. I hope our generosity continues.
A dream worth chasing?
I see again the promoters of the “unsuccessful revival” of Nassau Speedweeks are continuing their idea to build a Racing Circuit. Caution Ministry of Tourism, caution.
Defending Candia Dames
In light of the recent personal attacks against Candia Dames, Managing Editor of The Nassau Guardian, we, the collective of women’s rights and human rights activists, vehemently condemn all who would perpetuate one of the most predictable, yet degrading tactics used by male chauvinists to diminish the worth of women, smear their character and silence them through intimidation. These tactics are acts of violence against women.
Notice for parking garage
I have just today seen in the press a Public Notice from Mr Charles E Zonicle, Acting Director of Physical Planning, requesting comments on the proposed parking garage adjacent to the British Colonial Hotel.
