Good riddance to a bad Act
Government is to be commended for its decision to repeal the Commercial Enterprises Act, an egregious piece of legislation passed by its predecessor.
Crime wave by Haitian shamans
I believe the case can be made that certain officials danced around the issue of law enforcement officers being assigned to the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) nearly a month ago.
Bermuda trip
A whole bunch of otherwise idle people with nothing better to do, have been getting all bent out of shape because of alleged expenses which may have accrued as a result of a delegation led by the Prime Minister over to Bermuda recently. It seems that some of these same people are questioning whether or not the administration or the political party, the PLP, paid in full or in part for that journey and abode.
Bishop is not the right choice
As a devout Christian and a man of deep faith, with no political affiliations or agenda, I have been sickened by the repeated innuendos that our honourable prime minister may in fact be considering a bishop for the position of governor general.
No surprises from the FNM
In a letter published in your column on the 26th October, a Mr Felix Sands laments that the Free National Movement “(chose) the wrong side on the price control issue”.
The history of cricket in The Bahamas
The purpose of this letter is to seek the assistance of those influential Bahamians, who have either played cricket, were fans or were involved to prevail on persons planning our 50th Independence Anniversary in 2023 to include cricket on the Sports Agenda.
After the voting is done
I have been surveying globally the way politicians and its leadership have been behaving and as I begin to move things around, lumping together the similarities – surprisingly, I have found a common thread - pointing generally deceitful posturing, more or less? The promises made during the campaign trails, connoting the initiatives, programmes intended to pursue on behalf of constituents, but in actuality what have we seen?
The recent successes of prosecutors
Previously we voiced our dismay about the inordinate delay in prosecuting matters and the inadequate and sometimes incomprehensible sentences given to those found guilty of committing heinous offences. We demanded that matters be prosecuted more expeditiously and we demanded sentences that are commensurate with the crimes. In recent days we have noted considerable improvement.
Will crime kill tourism economy?
As many people have expressed concern in the newspaper about the high crime robberies and murders in The Bahamas, President of the Hotel Association Robert Sands and Vice President of Baha Mar stated the government needed to urgently address the high crime rate before it impacts tourism.
Assemblies of God on rape laws
I have attached a document for publication entitled, “Marriage is Sacred,” written by Rev Dr. Patrick Paul, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in the Bahamas, including the Turks and Caicos Islands regarding “Marital Rape.”
Why not Bishop Ellis?
On October 7, 2021 -- 21 days after the September 16 general election -- The Nassau Guardian published a story regarding Bishop Neil C Ellis’ announcement that he would be retiring as head pastor of the prestigious Mount Tabor Church.
Boarding schools to hold fair
THE first Boarding Schools Fair Bahamas will take place in Nassau on Wednesday.
Food security
Zimbabwe was known as the breadbasket of Africa until 2000 exporting wheat, tobacco, and corn to the wider world, especially to other African nations. However, today Zimbabwe is a net importer of foodstuffs from the Western World. Many farm owners and farm workers have been killed during violent takeovers.
Fitting site for food festival
It seems appropriate that the historic Collins House, also known as Centreville House, on Shirley Street, is to be the site for the upcoming International Culture Wine & Food Festival on the 22nd and 23rd of October.
Is Davis our version of Liz Truss?
One of the benefits of becoming Prime Minister after being a member of a law firm that has produced two Prime Ministers is that you have had an opportunity to gain insights that many aspiring politicians never get to experience.
