Dear Editor, I am baffled at how the government constantly finds it necessary to try and reinvent the wheel, when perfectly good solutions are already staring them in the face. For example, look at the announcement that The Bahamas is taking control of our sovereign airspace and will be able to collect fees from all […]

Dear Editor, We, the concerned, are frustrated and irate neighbors of Augusta Street North, Cunningham Lane, Nassau Street North, Virginia Street, Dorchester Streets, West Hill Street North, West Bay Street, Long Wharf and Delancey Streets, the Pointe, the El Greco, the Marriott, the Holiday Inn, FML Group of Companies, etc., and a derelict building called […]

Dear Editor, On the 41st anniversary of the tragic HMBS Flamingo incident, I wish to once again suggest, for the third time, a national honor most fitting for the only battle-tested heroes in our nation’s sovereign history. May we never forget. Forty-one cents’ worth of sacrifice. But for the actual day, very many Bahamians from […]

Dear Editor, The irony is that the minister of health and real healthcare experts have been saying for a long time that we need to develop what is known as herd m immunity, which they said would occur when about 70 percent of the population would have received vaccinations. Weeks ago, a donated batch of […]

Dear Editor, Many Bahamians often wonder about my politics. Some say that I am an FNM while others say that I would die the death of a thousand cuts to preserve and promote Philip Brave Davis, QC, (PLP — Cat Island). Whatever my political preference may be, there are a few members of the House […]

Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing me to express myself in your esteemed publication. I am the developer behind Paradise Island Lighthouse & Beach Club, an all-Bahamian project. I have been asking, begging, writing, texting, emailing, camping outside of House of Assembly and Cabinet for more than nine years. Finally I was offered a Crown […]

Dear Editor, On April 6, 2021, I lost a very dear friend and mentor. He was a giant of a man; a fearless fighter for inclusion, justice, equality, and opportunity for all, no matter where you were from. Congressman Alcee Hastings was a voice for those without a voice and his impact on my life […]

Dear Editor, I was very sad to hear the news of Basil Albury’s transition. I first met him during my late father, Sir Clement Maynard’s, tenure as minister of tourism. It was a golden era for tourism in The Bahamas. Smart and enthusiastic young Bahamians held the key positions in tourism, the main engine of […]

Dear Editor, The Lord God Jesus Christ acts in some very mysterious ways when he gets ready. This was a long Easter holiday weekend and many Bahamian beachgoers were anticipating and planning on hitting the same throughout our wonderful nation. I “warned” the competent authority about “allowing” access to the beaches. He sucked his teeth, […]

Dear Mr Prime Minister, the Most Honorable Dr Hubert A Minnis, I listened with bated breath recently while you were on a trip to Ragged Island, where you were asked by a reporter to state your opinion on oil drilling in our archipelagic waters. Your response was one of great admiration for me and anyone […]

Dear Editor, Traditionally in Bahamian politics confrontation, demonstrations and protests have been employed to garner public sympathy and support for political parties, fringe groupings and ambitious individuals. This was the case way back in the days of the now fabled Burma Road spectacle and the events at the then Oakes Field Airport. The late Sir […]

Dear Editor, The one single brightest light in The Bahamas recently is the announcement by Crystal Cruise Lines that it intends to make the Prince George Wharf its homeport. I understand that there are other cruise lines which are also considering doing the same. This is a fantastic piece of good news, for a change, […]

Dear Editor, Can you please allow me some space in your valuable newspaper to write about an outstanding member of Parliament (Shanendon Cartwright) leading up to the General Elections? A time for choosing From the looks of things, the campaign for the upcoming general elections seems to be in full gear. I have seen scores […]

Dear Editor, The salient question that is now foremost in most Bahamians’ and residents’ minds is: “Do I voluntarily take the recommended vaccine and just how safe is it?” During the past two weeks, I have been polling listeners on my radio talk show “EXPRESS YOURSELF @ 99.5FM” on exactly that same question. So far, […]

Dear Editor, First and foremost, I would like to praise our police force for trying their best to keep our communities safe. We know it’s a tough job and I am sure the Bahamian people appreciate RBPF’s (the Royal Bahamas Police Force) efforts, specifically the decent cops. But enough is enough. The story surrounding the […]

Dear Editor, The recent spike in shootings and alleged homicides through the nation, but more particularly here in New Providence, is troubling. What is even more startling is to see and read about the apparent wanton killing of innocent young children. It is written: “Suffer the little children to come unto me…” Nowhere does it […]

Dear Editor, Because of a lack of understanding and sound teaching, many people are not aware of the purpose and functions of civil government’s authority. Many people assume that the national government has absolute authority because it claims the authority for itself. However, the claim of authority does not validate the claim. No government is […]

Dear Prime Minister Minnis, As ecotourism operators and organizations whose businesses rely on healthy oceans and wildlife, we are concerned about the news that The Bahamas is considering offshore drilling on nearly four million acres of ocean wilderness near sensitive habitats. We respectfully urge you to ban offshore drilling, cancel existing licenses and move The […]