Are we heading for a police state?
IT WAS reported that the Prime Minister Rt Hon Perry Gladstone Christie called a meeting with all of the top brass associated with the Ministry of National Security. The meeting was because The Bahamas has seen an unprecedented spike in serious crime, especially murder since Dr Nottage's announcement.
Reasons for the rate of murders
IN ANNOUNCING the launch of Urban Renewal 2.0 at Police Headquarters on Monday, June 4, the Commissioner of Police, Ellison Greenslade, was quoted by reporter Dana Smith of The Tribune as saying, "Many of the murders that we recorded to date are a result of arguments. I am ashamed to tell you, arguments over women...females, where young men are feuding over females."
Minister should watch his words on matters of safety
THERE is a downside to the politicisation of any issue, especially when politics is powerless to bring about that change, or the political will is absent.
Landlord's plea
PLEASE allow me space in your prestigious newspaper to express my opinion. I have run out of options and done all that I can, now I am praying that your paper will be able to assist me.
Outrage at murders
CITIZENS for Justice, (CFJ) a non-political advocacy organisation for justice and order, is outraged at the number of recent murders in the Bahamas.
Economy a tough task for Christie
Prime Minister Perry G Christie and his Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government have a mammoth task ahead of them - rescuing a dying economy. I was alarmed after reading in The Tribune about the
Clean up the mess from dogs
You know what's really sad? It appears that some of us locals who thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the new walking areas and wet lands that Baha Mar have created for our health, wellness, and enjoyment are
Concerns over the witness protection programme
THE brutal slayings of 53-year-old Nora Johnson and her son, 24-year-old Dario Dean must have rattled the nerves of many Bahamians who have been witnesses of serious crimes, such as murder.
The bad old days
I HAVE lived in the Bahamas for more than 40 years and when I read your headline today (June 13), I felt as if I was back in the 1970's.
Cartwright deserved an honour
One of the founder fathers of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), William Cartwright passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on June 7 at the age of 89. In 1953, he, along with the late Cyril Ste
It's graduation time again
I UNDERSTAND that in government schools, certificates are given to all students pass or fail.
Why is Bell still on the campaign?
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell's behaviour in recent times continues to befuddle me.
Distribution of income and property
There is a nebulous myth here in The Bahamas that there is and has been a gradual equalisation in income and property ownership amongst our people. I
Response to writers
I wish to disagree somewhat with both letter writers under the headings: "Electorate has matured" and "No one guessed right in election predictions". Concerning the first heading: first of all I wish someone woul
The fourth estate
The Fourth Estate which today includes print, television, radio, electronic and social media, is considered the best bulwark against tyranny and abuses of power by governments. We have witnessed
