VP visit is opportunity on climate
US Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to The Bahamas presents an ideal opportunity to jumpstart our national sustainability and resilience-building efforts in the face of the urgent threats to our economy and communities posed by global warming and climate change.
Backward attacks
In order to understand the backwardness of certain opposition politicians, who reflexively oppose progressive tax reform, one has to put into perspective what they are actually advocating and defending.
Harbour Island in disarray
I am immensely concerned about the increasing number of incidents of crime involving dangerous drugs and illegal firearms that are taking place on Harbour Island. Since the beginning of the year, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has reported several incidences of drug and firearm seizures on that island.
What do patrols accomplish?
Greetings and thank you for the opportunity being afforded me, to make these several points for contemplation, analysis, accuracy and correctness, I appreciate it.
Prayers on the road to 50 years
Please allow me to express my observation on my experience during the Nation’s “Call To Prayer” during this “Road To 50” celebration.
Haitian gangland and control
The historic violence Haitians are experiencing today can find its foundation in various groups trying to control essential commodities such as oil, gas, kerosene and diesel.
Left to wait
After conferring with my doctor last week and doing the paperwork I was scheduled to have my blood drawn and tested today at the Rock Sound clinic.
A patriot and nation builder
The National Family Island Regatta Committee is saddened and heartbroken by the sudden passing of George A Smith.
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts
IT is an age old quote that has vibrated through history for almost as long as civilisations have been around.
Why attack Atlantis?
What is the purpose of these public attacks on Atlantis? They are a Bahamian corporate entity with the right to free speech, and to defend their interests. Their very ethos is protecting, promoting and selling ecology, so why would they not be interested in what happens right next door?
Swimmers face jet ski dangers
I am an avid swimmer, as are many Bahamians and visitors who utilise Goodman’s Bay. For many years, I have used Goodman’s Bay for my form of exercise, swimming the equivalent length of the beach from the eastern parking lot to the western parking lot. Afterward doing water exercises that require not touching the sea bottom. The total exercise routine may take up to two hours.
Minister travel
Yes, Ministers have to travel especially the Foreign Minister, his/her title is obvious ‘Foreign Minister’, but every trip needs to be evaluated as to its success and re-appraisement as to future travel to a similar event must be taken. How large was the delegation going to the Coronation and other meets in London recently?
Bright spots for The Bahamas
Informed observers have long understood the persistence of regressive tax policies to be one of our biggest development challenges since independence.
Response to Pastor Rex Major
We write to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding the comments of Rev Rex Major at a recent national ecumenical church service where our national leaders were present.
Comments on marital rape issue
I read with consternation (but not surprise) the remarks of Evangelist Rex Major on the impending marital rape legislation at the recent ecumenical service celebrating The Bahamas’ 50th anniversary of independence. A few of his remarks caught my attention:
