It is all a sad ending to what, had it ended differently, would have been a stellar political career. Peter Turnquest MP announced with a whimper that he had accepted what seemed to be the inevitable, he is retiring from front line politics and saying good bye. One remembers maybe eight weeks ago or so, […]
Daily Archives: February 14, 2021
NO OPPOSITION DAY IN THE HOUSE
10 February 2021 In the House of Assembly, the second Wednesday of every month is reserved for Question Time. That means members of the House of Assembly may put a question to any Minister, including the Prime Minister. But the current government does not believe they need to answer questions from the people’s representatives. Questions […]
LETTER FROM MICHAEL STEVENSON ON OIL AND DEMOCRACY
( This letter first appeared in The Tribune) EDITOR: In a previous letter (published on January 12, 2021), I maintained that a legislative ban on oil drilling and extraction would not amount to compulsory possession or acquisition without compensation of BPC’s property under Article 27 of The Constitution. I also pointed out possible risks with […]
PETER WITHDRAWING HIS CANDIDACY: COWARDICE
The weekend of 6 February 2021, Peter Turnquest, the disgraced former Finance Minister, wrote this to his campaign team: “By now you would have no doubt heard the report that I have been advised by the party leader that I will not receive the nomination for East Grand Bahama. “I assume that council will give […]
RENEWING A CONTRACT FOR AN FNM TROLL
The report in social media is that FNM Troll Xavier Knowles has had his contract to continue writing filth on line renewed by the Minister of Health Renward Wells to work as an amanuensis at the health ministry. This is the same man who got married and then his guests were all fined for violating […]
Jamahl Strachan Attacked: It’s An FNM Lie On PLP Candidate
The PLP’s newly minted candidate for the Nassau Village constituency was the subject of a political attack by the Free National Movement, using one of its phony sites PLPs for change. That site is neither PLP or for change. It is an FNM site. They claimed that Mr. Strachan was charged with the crime of […]
COMMENT ON THE PHONY ENVIRONMENTALISTS
This comment first appeared in What’s App on 10 February 2021: Not too sure who this unelected self appointed group is celebrating BPC’s exploratory stoppage, but if they were to examine closely the following wording that they quote (below) from BPC’s release, they might wish to sit down and consider how globalists think, and the […]
AMBASSADOR TONY JOUDI ACCEPTS QATARI GIFT
12 February 2021 The State of Qatar making a significant donation to the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas yesterday. The donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) valued at one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) was tagged as a demonstration of the Qatar Government’s deep appreciation for those who serve on the front […]
DRILL BABY DRILL COZ THERE AINT NO OIL
Simon Potter CEO Of Bahamas Petroleum Company The phony environmentalists were creaming in their pants with excitement last week after Bahamas Petroleum Company announced that while they did find hydrocarbon deposits, they were not of commercially viable quantities. Simon Potter, the CEO, of the company said they would now review the data, and decide on […]
MINNIS SHOOTING AN AD IN GRAND BAHAMA
Hot on the heels of the successful food package giveaway in Grand Bahama last week by the Leader of the Opposition Brave Davis, the Prime Minister Hubert Minnis dashed up to Freeport on Thursday 11 February 2021 for a day long blitz visit. He came with a pocket full of mumbles such are his promises. […]
Chester Cooper On The Campaign Trail
13 February 2021 On the day that the Prime Minister Hubert Minnis was down in Exuma opening the passport office with great fanfare, Chester Cooper MP for Exuma, was out there on the trail trying to secure his base.
LETTER FROM MAURICE TYNES ON THE SPEAKER RESIGNING
This letter first appeared in The Nassau Guardian on 10 February 2021 Dear Editor, Since the resignation of Speaker Halson Moultrie on February 4, I have received numerous calls and messages from members of the press, friends and other persons asking for my views on the resignation. So here goes. Firstly, the constitution is silent […]
THE POLICE PULL BACK IN GRAND BAHAMA
So, the day before the Prime Minister Hubert Minnis arrived in Freeport bearing gifts and to shoot an FNM campaign ad, the police led by Ashton Greenslade, the Assistant Commissioner of Police, called in the business community to announce that they had heard the cries of the community and they were now stopping the harassment […]
Grand Bahama PLP Men’s Branch Registration Drive
The PLP Men’s Branch in Grand Bahama issued the following statement on Friday 12 February 2021: Ever since the GB PLP Men’s Branch was formed it has continuously sought to bring value to the community and make positive contributions to the greater good in various ways. With a general election quickly approaching we realize the […]
Fox Hill To Get John Pinder For The FNM
So the Prime Minister Hubert Minnis summoned the Fox Hill Constituency Association of the Free National Movement on 6 February 2021 to his office to find out what was happening in Fox Hill. Lillie, the wicked, was the first out to say that she was not in favour of Shonel Ferguson running again. Instead they […]
THE DECISION TO CHARGE OR NOT TO CHARGE
File photo not related Last week, the police without the review of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) charged a case of sex with a minor of the same sex. This is an offence which was created under the Hubert Ingraham administration which draws a life imprisonment punishment, which in itself is extraordinary. However, given […]
Nicole Martin To Be The FNM Candidate In Nassau Village
Meanwhile, as the FNM was trying to savage the PLP’s candidate with fake news, Nicole Martin, the former President of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union, was announcing her candidacy by dancing the gangster jig in a widely circulated video in which he made herself look like a clown. Ms. Martin will have […]
Allyson Gibson, former AG, Pays Tribute to Carleton Williams CBE
Carleton Williams CBE, role model extraordinaire, gentleman, scholar, philanthropist and nation builder has passed from time to eternity. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, very close friends of my parents, knew me before I knew myself. He was a larger than life figure, an icon, who exemplifies exceptionalism at the highest level, however it is defined. He […]
Terence Bethel’s Ashes Interred At Christ Church Columbarium
Businessman Carleton Williams Passes Away At 94
The following statement was issued by Philip Davis, the Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party: 8 February 2021 The Progressive Liberal Party joins the local business community and the country at large in not only mourning the loss of a revered and highly respected business icon, but in celebrating the rich life, work and legacy […]
Stalwart Councillor Leroy Archer Dies At 96
The following statement was issued by Philip Davis, the Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party: 11 February 2021 We are all saddened to learn of the passing of Leroy Archer, a personal friend and colleague, a cultural icon, a sportsman extraordinaire, small businessman and community leader in the Chippingham community. He was 96-years-old. Affectionately known […]
