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Letters to the Editor: The path to revenue enhancement
Editor, It was written by the revered Chinese Sage and Philosopher Confucius, in 500 BC that ' The ruler of a country of a thousand chariots must give diligent attention to business; he must be sincere; he must be economical; he must love his people; and he must provide employment for his people at the [...]
Letter to the Editor: The PLP and the FNM are the same
Editor, In about 30 months or less, we will go to the polls to elect a new government under our democracy. We have had a duopoly of power between two major parties over the past 60 years. The pendulum has been swinging back and forth between the two major parties over the past twenty years. [...]
Letters to the Editor — The BPL Saga: Same script, similar cast
Editor, The more things change, the more they remain the same. These were the words that came to mind as the nation woke up to the news that the current PLP administration has either entered into or is contemplating entering into another BPL deal. In the midst of the uncertainty and controversy, one thing is [...]
Letter to the Editor: The Prime Minister is on fire
Letter to the Editor: The Prime Minister is on fire
Editor, The PLP was returned to power in 2021, a little short of three years ago, under the stellar leadership of Philip 'Brave' Davis. KC, MP. The victory was anticipated, but not the lop-sided electoral majority. The opposition FNM, under the halting leadership style of Dr Hubert Minnis (FNM-Killarney), was badly decimated and left shell-shocked. [...]
Abducted Off The Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story
Abducted Off The Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story
USA- Abducted Off The Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story grips viewers with the harrowing tale of her abduction and triumphant rescue.
Letters to the Editor: The statistics are not in Capital Punishment's favor
Editor, With the frequency of homicides since the start of the new year, the natural response among Bahamians has been to understand why this surge is happening and what could be done to restore peace within the nation. Consequently, there's also been speculation of implementing capital punishment, with former Prime Minister Hubert Minnis having endorsed [...]
Letters to the Editor: The Davis Administration needs to walk and chew gum
In Bahamian vernacular, the phrase "walking and chewing gum" at the same time is often used to describe one's ability to multitask and carry out multiple activities simultaneously. In essence, an individual who cannot walk and chew gum is seen as being one-dimensional and unable to perform when faced with more than one assignment at [...]
Letters to the Editor: The absolute necessity of a gun court
Editor, It has been said that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is a gross fallacy and a bird-brain idea of the highest order. Most of this quote has been attributed to the late noted scientist Albert Einstein. Here in our wonderful nation, we have been, collectively, kicking the [...]
Mitchell: South Andros Will Get The Roads. The MP Is Doing His Job
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A demonstration by Andros residents has gotten the attention of Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell. Mitchell releasing a voice note responding to residents in South Andros who demonstrated over their frustration with the poor road conditions in their communities.
Op-Ed: The good, the bad and the ugly of 2023
Op-Ed: The good, the bad and the ugly of 2023
In a number of days, we will draw the curtains on the current year. 2023 has been quite eventful and the ability of a small island nation like ours to generate non-stop news has been on full display. We highlight the good, the bad and the ugly of 2023. Golden Jubilee 2023 marked 50 years [...]