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Haiti and the culture of poverty
Haiti and the culture of poverty
It may seem odd that my op-ed last week dealing with the issue of the wealth of Haiti is followed this week by one about the culture of poverty in that island nation...
Developer: Fraud conviction 'water under bridge'
Developer: Fraud conviction 'water under bridge'
A developer in the final stages of receiving government approval to invest in a key Exuma property yesterday stated that a previous sentencing for tax evasion in the United States has been disclosed to the government and need not stand in the way of him moving ahead with his investment in The Bahamas...
In search of a regional frontier
In search of a regional frontier
Much has been discussed about what type of political and economic integration is desirable for the Caribbean region.
On one hand, Caribbean leaders are struggling to create strategies to get there. On the other, are these strategies really working to protect against high unemployment, rising inflation and high debt? ...
Tourist charged with rape
Tourist charged with rape
An American visitor accused of rape was denied bail in a magistrate's court yesterday.
Ryan Doherty, 26, of New York, is charged with raping a 20-year-old female tourist at Paradise Island on Monday...
Problems in Bimini
Problems in Bimini
Bimini has once again seemingly become the poster-child of unsound, unsustainable development in the national media. Numerous reports are coming out regarding Resorts World Bimini's plans to transform this island into its idea of what it should be, while no information has been produced explaining the plans to deal with the impending strains on Bimini's resources and utilities...
Roberts accuses FNM deputy of mischief making
Roberts accuses FNM deputy of mischief making
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts has accused Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner of "stirring up mischief" over the new Resorts World Casino development project in Bimini.
Roberts claimed that Butler-Turner's behavior was "disgraceful and inaccurate"...
Firm seeking to develop Abaco stone crab industry
Firm seeking to develop Abaco stone crab industry
After a $5 million investment, a local company is looking to boost Abaco's economy by opening up that island's stone crab industry.
Friendliest Catch, located on Abaco, opened last year with the intent to acquire stone crabs from local fishermen for local consumption and international export...
Stringer heads international coach line-up
Stringer heads international coach line-up
The Bahamas Basketball Federation's (BBF) summer line-up is already 'smoking hot' with a number of tournaments scheduled, but executives are 'turning up the heat' by hosting an International Coaches Clinic.
A number of high level, well-respected and recognized international coaches will headline the event scheduled for August 1-4, over at Atlantis, Paradise Island. C. Vivian Stringer is the keyn...
CARICOM is Dead
CARICOM is Dead
It is time to grieve, mourn, and bravely accept the rigor mortis of the Caribbean Community's death. The signs of our grave are in regional conferences, declarations, and summits. These are rarely backed by evidence-based deliverables. We cover up strategic blunders in gut...
Hon. Fred Mitchell Mid Year Budget Debate 11th Mar 2013
Intervention by Fred Mitchell MP Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Mid-Year Budget statement
House of Assembly Nassau 11th March 2013 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY
I wish to thank the leaders of my constituency branch for their support. I looked at them on Saturday as they worked the souse out on the Fox Hill Park and admired them all for their hard work and dedication: Charlene Marshall...