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
Pakesia would be a huge risk
I WAS recently informed by a reliable source that the defeated Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for the constituency of West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe is one of several persons vying for the nomination for the North Abaco constituency
For free speech
It is not uncommon for government officials to quickly develop a paranoid fear of freedom of expression and opinions.
Legalise gambling
IN THE 32 years I have been a citizen of the Bahamas, numbers has always been around. Throughout the years it has been modernised and the integrity of the game has also transformed tremendously. It went from being a backyard business to a corporate figure that now finds itself in a grey area.
Sawyer is a fine choice for senate
WE RESPOND to the letter written in your column published on Tuesday, 29th May. The letter was in reference to the Senate appointment of Gary Sawyer, candidate for the Progressive Liberal Party for Central & South Abaco.
Electorate has matured
We have had two one-term governments in a row; which is a reflection of the shifting political times in The Bahamas - in my view.
No one guessed right in election predictions
No one guessed right in election predictions EDITOR, The Tribune. I think there should be a comment as to the projection of who would win the election as seemingly no one in the media, print or electronic or in the infancy of polling had it right. From
