PLP celebrate Bahamians losing lives?
PLP celebrate Bahamians losing lives? EDITOR, The Tribune. The PLP seem to be celebrating every time someone is killed. I am baffled as to how this could be good for the PLP. It is a stretch to even fathom how they could profit from the tragedy of other
A thousands times no to foreign police
I READ with interest a report by Dr David Allen a noted psychologist, while I agree with some of his findings on the root cause of the crime situation and some of his recommended remedies, I strongly oppose the bringing in of foreign police from Canada, the UK and Israel for the following reason, we have had personnel from the UK on our police force for over a hundred years and whereas a few of them made valuable contributions to our force, the majority of them would have been better off remaining where they came from.
Speaker of the House abdicated his authority
THE HOUSE of Assembly yesterday was mild in comparison to some debates in the Mother of Parliaments, The House of Commons London.
Expert's input is a positive thing
IS IT going to hurt us to have input from an expert in the field of fighting crime from overseas? Someone who has a proven track record of success in crime-ridden cities? It does not matter where Mr Bratton is from or how he got here. All of these are distractions stirred up by people with narrow agendas. He successfully fought crime and we want to learn from him so that we can decisively and successfully continue to prevent and fight crime as well.
Did I give to parasites?
Re: Less than ? of NIB pension recipients come from poorest 20%. - The Tribune, March 14, 2012. THE article states "there is no objective criteria (sic) to determine eligibility". However, there do seem to be at least some criteria in official use - such as nepotism and the political affiliation of recipients.
Bahamians should expect more from candidates
THE election season is heating up and all the major political parties are making their rounds in an effort to secure the support of voters. There are many stories to tell as candidates reveal their vision to constituents for the next five years if elected.
No reason to call early electon
I WAS listening to talk show host Steve McKinney give his reasons as to why the Prime Minister should call an early election and it did not make sense to me.
Dentistry abroad
GIVEN that the training and skills of Bahamian dentists and physicians are as good as those available elsewhere, the following question is posed in the article: Why do many Bahamians feel compelled to seek medical and dental care in another country?
Where are the sidewalks?
KEMP ROAD is a main thoroughfare that stretches from Shirley Street to Wulff Road. It is comprised of a diverse group of people and many children reside on this road and the accompanying side streets.
Probe by Bannister good for the Bahamas
FREE National Movement (FNM) candidate for North Andros and the Berry Islands, Desmond Bannister initiated a probe into illegal voter registration in this constituency. Reports indicated that at least 30 voters were being challenged in a court of law.
Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial
Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Editorial of March 14,2012 headed "Bahamas Hot Mix meets internal standards" We represent Bethell's Trucking and Heavy Equipment Service Limited (the Company) and Mr Stanley Bethel
PLP did nothing for renewal
I SOMETIMES get frustrated when misinformation, be it intentional or out of ignorance of fact, is used to mislead people into thinking something is what it is not.
Realism and the DNA
Realism and the DNA EDITOR, The Tribune. While I am enthralled with the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) and of a certainty they shall receive my vote, I am a realist and know that much of what is being espoused by the DNA will not easily be enacted u
All parties to face the same tasks
All parties to face the same tasks EDITOR, The Tribune. It matters who wins the upcoming election, but it really does not matter in terms of what a government has to do when elected. Right now, we have a lot of "union activity" and I guess that a lot
Shame on public service policy
Recently, some Public Civil Servants were required to take exams and go on interviews for a couple of dollars. The problem is that some of these persons are almost ready to retire and were there some
