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March 15, 2012
Church of God of Prophecy members urged to register to vote
In the thick of election season, religious leaders from across most denominations have urged their members to register to vote and to exercise their right, and it was no different at the Church of God of Prophecy's 91st annual national convention, held from March 11-18.
Leaders should have answers
February 29, 2012
Leaders should have answers
Dear Editor,
Voters will never know what the new political candidates are offering until they get those candidates to sit down and talk to them. But, many of the candidates are not prepared to talk, or have nothing to say unless that 'talk' takes a particular line. The ability to communicate is very important and some of the fresh blood who want to talk are finding out stuff tha...
The ideal political campaign
February 20, 2012
The ideal political campaign
In past columns, we have examined the ideal in several areas of politics, including the ideal leader, the ideal nation, the ideal electorate and the ideal media. Today we would like to Consider This...what is the ideal we should be striving for in a political campaign?
Firstly, we want to look at what a campaign should not be. It should not simply be an excuse for a concert, although c...
Religious leaders weigh in on the 'silly season'
February 02, 2012
Religious leaders weigh in on the 'silly season'
With election fever in the air and politicians selling promises like candy to voters it is natural for people to get wrapped up in the "festivities of the season".
While elections are an important occasion in Bahamian society, ministers of the word say it is imperative that voters and politicians navigate through these times cautiously and always keep God at the forefront of their minds.
The DNA leader's mistake
January 27, 2012
The DNA leader's mistake
Branville McCartney, leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), is new to politics. He is just finishing his first term as a member of Parliament. Yet, he leads a party which hopes to have a permanent presence in The Bahamas.
In a story in The Nassau Guardian on Wednesday the DNA leader admitted that he knew that his party's MICAL candidate, Delano Munroe, was facing a criminal ...
DNA 'Ready For Boundary Change'
November 11, 2011
DNA 'Ready For Boundary Change'
THE DEMOCRATIC National Alliance has always been prepared for the likelihood that the constituency of Clifton would be scrapped before the next general election, its Chairman Mark Humes told The Tribune yesterday.
Glad to see Rodney Moncur ratified
November 07, 2011
Glad to see Rodney Moncur ratified
Dear Editor,
My heart was overcome with joy during the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) town meeting on the economy at the British Colonial Hotel. Rodney Moncur was publicly announced as the DNA's candidate for Bain and Grants Town.
This is by all means a big deal. You see, Moncur is a taxi driver by profession. He lives in Black Village and he is of humble means. He does...
Can the FNM Win in West End
September 05, 2011
Can the FNM Win in West End
Dear Editor,
Perhaps the most interesting race in Grand Bahama in the upcoming general election will be in the West End and Bimini constituency. It has been rumored through the press that successful Freeport businessman Jeff Butler will be the Free National Movement's standard bearer in that constituency against Progressive Liberal Party incumbent Obie Wilchcombe. Obie Wilchcombe has represente...
September 02, 2011
POLITICAL HOPEFUL: PLP NOMINATION PROCESS 'MORE LIKE A BEAUTY CONTEST'
By NOELLE NICOLLS
Tribune Staff Reporter
nnicolls@tribunemedia.net
THE nomination process for political candidates is "arbitrary and subject to manipulation", claims political hopeful Craig Butler.
After cutting ties with the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), Mr Butler said he has "no animosity" towards the party, but he has little respect for their nomination process. He called it "more like a...
Tribune top stories - Tue Mar 2
March 02, 2010
Tribune top stories - Tue Mar 2
Cabinet Minister in shock resignation
Bahamas Mortgage Corporation denies 'cronyism' behind awarding of contract
Burned body is found in bushes
Lawyer and activist dies of suspected heart attack
Teenage girl found hanged
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