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"A Living Future" - An analysis and action plan of critical environmental challenges in The Bahamas - Jan 31, 2012 - 12:42:09 PM

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In the face of today's most pressing environmental challenges reEarth has released an Action Plan to tackle critical environmental challenges in The Bahamas. A first-of-its-kind in The Bahamas, reEarth hopes that this document will act as the foundation to continued learning and leadership in the realm of environmental protection going forwards.

"A Living Future" represents an analysis of critical environmental challenges facing The Bahamas. It attempts to present practical solutions that can be achieved if there is the political will and leadership .   Energy, water, food, transparency, declining ocean health , unsustainable resource management, all threaten the security of the present, and endanger future generations.

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The state of the Entertainment Industry in Grand Bahama - Jan 31, 2012 - 10:35:07 AM

Dear Editor,

Please allow me to present this brief statement on behalf of Grand Bahama’s musicians, artists and entertainers. During the summer 2006 an effort to revitalize the entertainment industry and in turn improve the GB tourism product while deepening the culture of Grand Bahama was made by myself, Nat Cambridge and the then president of the  Grand Bahama Entertainers, Musicians, and Artists Association (GBEMAA), Joseph Fox.
 
It began with the now well remembered “Jazz On The Beach” at Tony Macaroni's Conch Experience on Taino Beach, where myself and...
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PM has willfully stifled the growth of GB because of Hannes Babak - Jan 25, 2012 - 11:26:45 AM


Dear Editor;

Kindly permit me to comment on the "inflammatory" remarks uttered by none other than the Prime Minister of The Bahamas on Sunday, 16 January 2012, at his "Meet the Candidates rally" at the Grand Lucayan Hotel at Freeport Grand Bahama.

Among other things, the Prime Minister stated that Sir Jack Hayward has now divorced himself from Hannes Babak (former chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority ) and as such he and Sir Jack are presently discussing ways in which to improve the economy of Grand Bahama...

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The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) party ...and the change of more of the same‏ - Jan 19, 2012 - 5:30:04 PM

Dear Editor:

I have today listened to Mr. Wallace Rolle, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate for South Beach on Issues of the day.  The gentleman appears to be a Utopian of the first order.  He gives the impression that he and his party have all the solutions to our ills; like with a DNA victory - all lights will be turned on, unemployment will be eradicated, no one would lose their house, and the hurting that we the people are experiencing just now will be no more.

Mr. Rolle stopped short of promising that the tears from every Bahamian eye will be eliminated under a Democratic National Alliance administration.
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Mrs Jackson Burnside thanks One Family Community and Junkanoo Organization - Dec 30, 2011 - 11:20:32 AM
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Dear Editor,
 
I would like to publicly say a sincere and heartfelt 'thank you' to the One Family Community and Junkanoo Organization for their amazing Boxing Day parade which today honoured the memory of one of their Founders and Chairman Emeritus, Jackson Logan Burnside III. It was a novel and amazingly touching tribute which demonstrated the level of respect and affection Jackson had garnered in the community which he loved. We, his wife, daughters and son in law are most appreciative and joyful knowing that Jackson's values and principles for caring and sharing were so proudly displayed...
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The Gift of Life From Grand Bahama Island to Our Family - Dec 22, 2011 - 11:31:23 PM


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Dear Editor,

This letter is about a gift of life given to my family by the doctors (private and government), nurses at the Rand ICU and the remarkable EMS in Freeport.

Over the years, people have been heard to say: “don’t get sick in Freeport”; “medical care in Freeport is non-existent”. For the most part, this is from foreigners, ex-pats and, yes, sometimes Bahamians.

My mother came to Grand Bahama Island several weeks ago to spend the holidays with her family. We were so pleased that this healthy 93 year old woman would fly here from New York City to spend this time...

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Bradley B. Roberts: "Gregory Moss was absolutely magnificent on Hard Copy" - Dec 2, 2011 - 2:30:47 PM

During his appearance on Steve McKinney’s HARD COPY radio talk show on LOVE-97 today, Gregory Moss, the Progressive Liberal Party's candidate for the Marco City constituency in Grand Bahama, was absolutely magnificent.

He was very articulate as he eruditely responded to McKinney’s questions and commented on the challenging state of affairs in Grand Bahama today, including the poor state of the island’s economy and an unemployment rate that he estimated to be as high as 25 percent.


One of the issues that Moss raised that has been a pet complaint of mine and has baffled most Grand Bahamians is the government’s decision...
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Dennis Dames on The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) political con game on the Bahamian electorate‏ - Nov 29, 2011 - 7:25:11 AM

Dear Editor:


Please consider the following remarks on Democratic National alliance’s (DNA’s) general election strategy for publication.

I have received a number of comments on my initial piece in relations to the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) election strategy - dated November 26, 2011, from a number of supporters of the party in question...
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Freedom of sexual expression - Nov 24, 2011 - 4:54:55 PM


Dear Editor;

Bishop Simon Hall continues to make incendiary remarks about homosexuality that incite homophobia, encourage men to be on the down low (closeted), a practice that inhibits voluntary testing, treatment and preventive strategies that target men who have sex with men.  He exploited the rising statistical prevalence of HIV from eight percent in 2008 to fourteen percent in 2011 among men who have sex with men (MSM) to denigrate homosexuality as abnormal and pathological. It is difficult to interpret this statistical rise that may be the result of better measurement and reporting or higher actual rates of HIV prevalence. In any case, homophobic remarks simply exasperate the problem... 
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Become an Ambassador in your Hometown! - Nov 9, 2011 - 9:21:50 PM
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American radio talk show host, Helen Blocker Adams just returned home from a visit to The Bahamas and was inspired to write this article based on her experience in The Bahamas:

I’ve just returned from a blissful, exciting, invigorating, refreshing and totally awesome seven day trip to a place that, after three days, felt so comfortable that I wanted more. The definition of ambassador was exemplified by the locals in that country in a way I’ve never seen and/or experienced before. As a military brat, I have traveled and lived all over the world. But until October 24th, I had never traveled to the Caribbean – in particular Nassau, Bahamas.  

The definition of ambassador is 1). An authorized representative or messenger.

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Discovery Letter 2011 - Oct 13, 2011 - 1:58:33 PM
Happy Discovery Month, Bahamas! Another October month is upon us, the five hundred and nineteenth (519th) since 1492. That celebrated Discovery for the Europeans through the lead sea captain and explorer, Christopher Columbus, was a new awareness to the Europeans, which established a new trading route and link between the ‘old world’ and a ‘new’ hemisphere, the Americas. This ‘new world’ was always there, however, it was a discovery to the Europeans who acquired for their first time the knowledge of its existence.

Discovery is the attainment of knowledge or awareness of things not known of before. People are discovering every day...
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Fenestration & Glass responds to Tribune Article - Oct 10, 2011 - 10:22:36 AM

Dear Editor,

As the Majority shareholder of Fenestration on Queens Highway, Freeport, I must comment on the Tribune article titled, $5.5 MILLION REFUNDS SHOW 'UNTENABLE' GB POWER WOES on October 7, 2011.

Mr. Moss's statements, that Fenestration has left Grand Bahama is wrong. We have in fact reduced our operation considerably, but as yet have not left Grand Bahama. Most of the problems we have experienced over the last four years are  due to GBPC and its inability to supply a quality product that doesn't destroy our equipment...
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Advisory Youth Council of the Bahamas statement on Poverty and Unemployment - Oct 9, 2011 - 5:04:01 PM

The Government of the Bahamas has a narrow focus on reducing its country’s fiscal deficit and receding employment levels.  Despite indications of insubstantial levels of economic growth and a few Bahamian industries strengthening, unemployment levels are expected to remain persistent throughout the year. It’s highly improbable that government of the Bahamas will introduce any economic policy, emphasising on long term quality job creation or fostering an environment favourable for private companies to hire Bahamians.

The Bahamas vulnerable economy does not have the capacity to withstand the re-occurrence of an economic crisis. The current economic condition has  contributed to a consistent increase in poverty among Bahamians. The current administration...
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Steven Johnson Syndrome, its next victim could be you! - Oct 4, 2011 - 11:07:20 PM

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Dear Editor,

My name is BELIEVE and I live with Stephen Johnson Syndrome - S.J.S and it's DEADLY!

Imagine someone constantly pouring rubbing alcohol on an open wound! Your skin constantly on fire! Repeatedly pealing the scab off of a fresh wound!  Well, meet my life long partner Steven Johnson Syndrome (S.J.S)

In life we often tend to take everyday things for granted!  The simplicity of being able to just lay there and breathe in comfort,  our sight, being able to sleep at night, talk, hear, or even drink a glass of water. Recently I went through
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Reverend urges Bahamians to accept October as National History/ Heroes Month - Oct 4, 2011 - 5:56:11 PM

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Nation Builders to be honoured on Sunday, October 16th

Nassau, Bahamas - Legislation in 2007 declares October as National Heroes Month and the Second Monday therein as National Heroes Day.  This same Legislation also established a system of National Honors. 

Sad to say, none of these have been enacted as they await a simple act of Government dating the same.

I, therefore, urge Bahamians of all walks of life to join the National Heroes Committee in accepting October as our National History/ Heroes Month and to celebrate National Heroes Day.  The will of the people is by far the greatest arsenal of power...

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Brent Symonette and the road works - Oct 3, 2011 - 7:57:21 PM


There are whispers that a conflict of interest arises for Mr. Symonette, Deputy Prime Minister, where Bahamas Hot Mix is concerned because his children own a small shareholding in Trust.

Bahamas Hot Mix was awarded a contract for road works and one must assume they bid on the job as outlined by the government and it's tender process? As long as the rules were followed there is no room for claiming a conflict of interest.

In addition to this, how many road builders exist here that can construct asphalt paved highways to internationally recognized standards? Maybe two. Knowles C...
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Dennis Dames responds to The Punch article re: Marco Kidnapped Near House of Suspect's Gay Pal‏ - Oct 3, 2011 - 6:30:30 AM


Dear Editor:

I find it absolutely compelling to respond to a Punch article today – Monday October 03, 2011 - entitled: Marco Kidnapped Near House Of Suspect’s Gay Pal.

The article named my brother, Marvin Dames; former police deputy chief as a cousin of the suspect involved in the murder of young Marco Archer.

It’s an absolute lie which reflects The Punch’s criminal attitude and behavior towards ordinary citizens just to sell a few papers. The Punch is no different than any other thug on our streets; as the old saying goes: A liar is a thief and a thief is a murderer...

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Re: "Experts meet in The Bahamas for Climate Change Conference" - Sep 25, 2011 - 6:52:30 PM

Dear Editor,

Minister of Education, the Hon. Desmond Bannister, needs to understand that, if the world warms due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions, temperatures at high latitudes are forecast to rise most, reducing the difference between arctic and tropical temperatures. Since this differential drives weather, we should see weaker mid latitude cyclones in a warmer world and so less weather extremes, not more.

It is not accurate to blame human activities for current weather extremes either. T
he Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change...

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Those in and those out of Uniform - Sep 7, 2011 - 6:05:32 PM

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

How is it that in this country of ours, persons are allowed to get away with music in vehicles so loud that it shakes the earth and the sky? Do they pay more to license such vehicles - pay more for such a right, for such a ride - pay more to make life for others of us so uncomfortable - more than what is paid by the rest of us with nothing at all in excess - with nothing out of the ordinary?

It seems entirely unfair to the rest of law-abiding us that these persons are allowed to get away with these excesses. This though is one of the big problems...
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Nassau Institute: "Opinion piece on the erroneous assumptions espoused by a local businessman" - Sep 3, 2011 - 6:35:19 PM

"In the short run, my view is that Irene is going to inject an economic stimulus."

The heading above is a quote from a leading Bahamian businessman in reference to the damage caused by Hurricane Irene.


The "Broken Window" story in Henry Hazlitt's, "Economics in One Lesson" illustrates the fallacy in the leading businessman's erroneous assumptions.


The businessman is right with his first conclusion. The hurricane damage may mean more business for construction firms but for the homeowner it is a loss because the money for repairs to his house is no longer available for other uses.


So instead of replacing his old car the money saved for that purpose is required to restore his house to its pre hurricane condition. There is no gain for the homeowner.


Nor has new "employment" been added. The businessman was thinking only of the
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