Hoping for more than just 5 percent
SO now we have 5% VAT on grocery items – effective April 1, 2025 in the 242.
VAT cut good or just politics
VAT at 5% be wary of its significance would be good advice.
Worst PM in our history?
If there were a competition for the worst prime minister in Bahamian history, who would win?
Happy with Exuma Junkanoo
I had the privilege of being a guest spectator at the Exuma Junkanoo Parade held in Georgetown Exuma on Saturday 4th of January.
Much to do to secure second term
GENERAL elections are scheduled for 2026, a year or so away.
Sir Franklyn deserves our respect
PLEASE allow me space to give a glimpse into a man who everybody knows but very few know of.
High cost of living in our nation
As a mother of two children, married for eight years, and a working Bahamian who is doing her best to make ends meet, I am writing to express my deep concern over the unbearable cost of living in The Bahamas.
Proposed Ambassador to Bahamas
THE recently announced proposal of USA President-Elect, the Hon Donald J Trump, to nominate Mr Herschel Walker of Atlanta, Georgia, as the full-fledged Ambassador to The Bahamas bodes well for our wonderful nation.
Raise our standards
I FULLY concur with the letter written by B A Sweeting entitled “mediocrity in plain sight”, which was printed in Thursday’s Tribune.
Be a good Samaritan
THE recent brutal and unprovoked attack on a woman in our community has sparked widespread outrage, with countless verbal and written comments pouring in.
Biggest reputation damage yet
THE 1980s drug era was one of the darkest times in our modern history.
Speaker’s behaviour in House
WEDNESDAY’S behavior by the Speaker and the Government in the House of Assembly was an irrefutable demonstration that the PLP lacks the commitment, desire, or understanding to operate in a democratic and accountable manner.
Issues over arrest of David Cash
THE story in The Tribune on 4th November 2024 of the arrest in Freeport of Attorney David Cash on Saturday 2nd November and his being charged with disorderly conduct raises, to my mind, some interesting but disturbing constitutional and legal issues.
Govt must fight abuse of women
IN today’s paper, Tuesday 5th November 2024, there contained a disturbing story on the front page about a female hotel employee that was stabbed at the resort by a male known to her.
LETTER: Why is cost so high on GB airport?
GRAND Bahama International Airport … did the powers simply decide to use a large sledge hammer rather than a more economic approach to rebuilding the terminal to a quality that it would be hurricane safe? Nothing wrong with the structure … remove soft metal sidings and install precast concrete slabs - floor to ceiling. The rest is internal restoration not $300 plus million, but maybe $100m.
