Secret to crime?
In recent political history, surprisingly the chairpersons of the two largest parties, have had a lot to say for themselves.
Stalwarts must tell Christie to go
In 1997, Sir Lynden Pindling retired as Progressive Liberal Party leader having held the post for four decades. He was 67.
Brave will sit small
There is a move by several factions in the Progressive Liberal Party to have Prime Minister Perry Christie give up his post as party leader. One faction comprises of members supporting Deputy Prime Minister, Philip “Brave” Davis.
We need Baha Mar
Thanks again for allowing me this space in your most valuable paper. It really was and still is one big mess – the “Baha Mar” saga, one may say. However, there is a beginning of a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, to speak, for that large mega resort and great economy saviour of The Bahamas and its people.
Bahamian politics
Bahamians have a very peculiar liking for charismatic centric leaders surrounded by this fictional belief that being charismatic equates to good leadership.
A new PM?
November we could have a new Prime Minister... you realise that?
Problems at heart of NHI plan
There is growing concern of a threat to transform the entire health care system in The Bahamas into a fully government controlled and managed system.
Clear the clutter
I am not on Facebook, but I did see, over the weekend, a post by Ed Fields on the disgusting and disgraceful garbage dump next to “Retirement Park” on what looked to be Mackey and Ernest Streets. An excellent exposé, Mr Fields.
Who are these gaming licence applicants?
I found it incredibly significant that the Prime Minister went to a Family Island constituency to announce that he will nominate for leader of the PLP, a contingent issue.
Under the kleptocrats
When the social history of The Bahamas is written in the future, if the author is sincere it should read as follows;
View of a Bahamian abroad
It is a weekday and I am in the Orlando International Airport waiting for Bahamasair flight 238 to taxi into place for a short trip home.
Debt to equity
Bahamas Can’t Lose over Baha Mar outcome – Tribune Business - September 14, 2015
The crime problem
Some two decades ago, during a meeting with a government minister, the Minister made the following comment with reference to the Ministry of Finance: “This is the government, my friend. This is the government.”
What now after Rubis fuel spill?
What is happening with the medical tests and followup support for residents of Marathon who were possibly affected by toxic chemicals as a result of the fuel spill from the Rubis station on Robinson Road?
$1bn deal
Concessions to Baha Mar...How on earth can they only be $300m? The project value is $3,250,000. Duty on building materials is =25% + Stamp tax...Some are duty free. Labour probably the majority, Chinese were paid minimum wage - $150 per week.
