Letters to the Editor

Freeport is snakebitten

GRAND Bahamians weren’t surprised to learn from Lucayan Renewal Holdings Limited that the Electra America Hospitality Ltd deal to purchase the Grand Lucayan Resort had fallen through. After repeated delays to get this deal done, it became apparent that nothing would materialise.

It is firearm possession, Minister

It is commendable that, in his search for answers to our vexing crime problem, Minister Wayne Munroe would allude to the complexities involved in sentencing and would point out, rightly, that, contrary to the opinions of some, we actually have comparatively stiff sentencing for a variety of offences.

Zero logic on electric vehicles

So lowering the Duty and the costs to land electric vehicles was a priority in these times when Treasury needs all the money they can find?

Journalists in fear

It is horrible that journalists in Zimbabwe are living lives of fear.

Davis is a strong negotiator

It was written by an ancient Roman philosopher hundreds of years ago: 'Ut Ameris Amabillis Estol' which translates into: 'If you wish to be loved, you must be lovable'. This quote aptly describes our esteemed and world respected Prime Minister, the Most Hon Philip 'Brave' Davis, MP, KT. Some hold the bogus concept that leaders who are 'feared' as opposed to 'loved' have a better rapport with their citizens. I beg to differ.

Corporal punishment

“Corporal punishment is not abuse”, says Bishop. The Tribune featured a story, “Corporal punishment is not abuse” says Bishop. Where is the Tribune trying to lead us? The newspaper presents some strong statistics, such as 90% of Bahamians identify as being Christians. From a social point of view, it seems we are truly failing as a nation.

Beyonce’s blasphemy

BISHOP Patrick L Wooden of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina has taken grave exception to Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s “Denial” poem. The poem was penned by a British poet of Somali extraction, Warsan Shire, and is featured in the Beyoncé 2016 “Lemonade” album as a prelude to the second tract “Hold Up.”

Two questions for our leaders

I just want to send two questions to Prime Minister Philip Davis, Minister Keith Bell and Minister Michael Halkitis.

Stop playing victim over climate change

Until I read the letter in Tuesday’s column written by one Porcupine, I was beginning to think that I was alone in being both embarrassed and amused by Rochelle Newbold, our government’s special advisor on climate change, “calling out” (ie begging) “developed countries” (ie white ones) for their supposedly lopsided contribution to global warming.

We live in a crazy world

I used to play cowboys and Indians as a child, and dressed up as a highlander, corporal in the Canadian Forces (went to Army Surplus Store), a Sufi in dress, and a British gentleman with bowler hat and all. Cultural appropriation, eh?

Delay over public service jitney buses

I have been relying on the service of the jitney for the better part of 15 years and I must admit that there were many days that I feared for my life just riding on those buses.

Bosses already scheming around minimum wage

I would like to thank Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis for increasing the minimum wage from $210 to $260. This is something that the Free National Movement should’ve done after increasing VAT from 7.5 percent to 12 percent. In an age of inflation and VAT on breadbasket items, the extra $50 is a much-needed help.

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