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Negotiating with the gatekeeper: Young entrepreneurs and tourism

IF the movements made by a handful of young Bahamian professionals over the past year in tourism are any indication of the entrepreneurial thinking of their counterparts, then there is some hope for the future outlook of tourism in the Bahamas. 

In pursuit of sustainable development: Domestic tourism

THE last time I visited Cat Island, I explored the exclusive peninsula on the north-west coast known as Pigeon Cay. Luxury homes dot the shoreline of Pigeon Cay, overlooking a beautiful inland creek and mangrove system as well as a stunning stretch of white sand beach.

An apology to Parliament (An exercise in wishful thinking)

Mr Speaker I rise to acknowledge that since our last meeting in this place, a fortnight overflowing with violence and death saw this year’s murder count approach that of 2012, the second highest catalogue of senseless carnage in our history.

The Cuban detainees and the long-awaited revolution

Rupert Missick Jr looks at the issues surrounding the Cuba detainees

The crisis of the invisible black man

BECAUSE we have passed through periods of emancipation, decolonization, desegregation and independence, there are many who assume that race – once the primary basis of prejudice against black people – is no longer a relevant topic for discussion.  

Civic action group driving change through social media

A STORY of how one civic action group is using social media to drive public awareness on national issues. Forward, Upward, Onward, Together.

All this Bacon is making me sick: Peter Nygard and the spirit of division

WHEN it comes to the national affairs of the Bahamas, there are many things to be sick and tired about. Of all the things to vex the spirit, who could argue with someone for being sick and tired of hearing about Peter Nygard?

THE WAR AGAINST CRIMINALS - PART II

WE ARE presently engaged in a war against criminals, who are getting bolder.

Humble thoughts on VAT and its meaning

Let me open by saying that I am a born and raised Bahamian with a deep love for my country, its people and, of course, the beauty that surrounds us. We are very fortunate and we enjoy an unbelievable quality of life compared to many other Caribbean countries and countries around the world.

The war against criminals - PART 1

WE ARE presently engaged in a war against criminals, who are getting bolder.

Just not good enough

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has complained about the “misleading” way in which The Tribune took it to task for continuing to allow $16 million worth of water to literally slip through the cracks each year.

Break the cycle, Mr Mitchell

HERE we go again. Another claim of beatings, torture, sub-human conditions at the Carmichael Road Immigration Detention Centre.

Why the crime epidemic, and what to do about it?

FOR the past few years, the Bahamas has been facing a powerful surge of violent crime, murders, home invasions and other destructive acts.

Losing the war on crime

THE Bahamas will never win this war against crime – never.

People power needed to tackle burning issues

IT is my love for this country, which has been home to me for the past 62 years, that encourages me to continue to write about some of the issues and offer ideas and some simple solutions.

Five years later . . .

IF YOU were born with a disability, this is not about you.

One year later . . .

AS WE approach the first anniversary of the election of the PLP to Government a majority of Bahamians have concluded that the PLP-led Government is incompetent and directionless.

Police and policing: Issues and ideas

THE performance of our Police Force continues to be outstanding. We must continue to be supportive and express our gratitude for their performance.

Urgent reform needed for immigration crisis

EVER since I read the Sir Lynden O. Pindling Distinguished Lecture of 2003 by then Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service Fred Mitchell – “What it means to be Bahamian” – I have wanted to confront Mr Mitchell on the remarkable inconsistency between what he articulated as his personal views on Bahamian identity and the public policy carried out by the Department of Immigration.

An unrelenting dilemma

“One of the critical issues that we have to confront is illegal immigration, because this is a multi-headed Hydra that affects our economy, our health care, our education systems, our national security, and also our local criminality.”

Bahamas in 'critical and dire' need of Environmental Protection Act

THE Bahamas is in critical and dire need of an Environmental Protection Act. This legislation has been promised in the past by both the FNM and PLP governments.

Do we need a Combat Culture?

IN the face of repeated abortive attempts to halt the progress of our social decay, can a tried and tested culture that uses combat training to teach life lessons such as respect for authority, integrity and teamwork be exactly what the modern Bahamas needs?

Lotteries and betting industry in Trinidad and Tobago

DURING a recent visit to Trinidad & Tobago I considered and did some research on gambling in that island nation. The information disclosed may be of public interest.

A look into the shadows

THE pervasive sunshine for which this country is known casts deep shadows where over the years, poisonous secrets have accumulated.

COB's budget cut: Death of an independence dream?

IN mid-July 1979, international scholars attended a two-day academic conference held at the University of Miami centred on Issues in Caribbean Studies.