PLP YOUTH CONCLAVE IN GRAND BAHAMA

(Opening Night 31 January 2025, Grand Lucayan)

Visiting The Musical Youth In Exuma

From FB: I was honoured to have a tour of the Junkanoo preparations in Georgetown, Exuma for their parade on 4 January 2025. They are in good shape the group Musical Youths. L-R Keris Rolle, Anthony Ingraham,Wyllan Brennan, Latina Gray. Thank you and I wish them all the best. Fred Mitchell MPFox Hill4 December 2024

MEETING THE YOUNGER PEOPLE

Prime Minister Philip Davis joined with the Minister of Youth Mario Bowleg to welcome the young crowd to a reception at the Goldwyn Hotel in Cable Beach in honour of youth month. He wanted to talk with them about the country and the future and to mix and mingle with them.  It was very successful […]

Fred Mitchell At The Youth Meet And Greet

These three young men L-R Demarzian Stuart, Hope Academy,Tyrese Bunch, NCA, and Nathon Coakley CI Gibson were guests of Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Youth Mario Bowleg at a meeting and greet at Goldwyn Resort. Other young people were there to mix and mingle with Fred Mitchell, JoBeth Coleby Davis, Clay Sweeting and […]

A CRANKY PUBLIC: ZNS AND CUSTOMS AND EVERYONE ELSE

Last week, it seemed like déjà vu all over again, with customs complaining about the low morale and the workers at ZNS complaining about their working conditions.  In both cases, the employees and their disgruntlement were aimed at the persons who now run the establishments of customs and ZNS. The PLP should pay very close […]

Summer Youth Employment Programme

Orientation 26 June 2024

THE SITUATION GETS WORSE IN THE U S

Donald Trump, convicted felon and Bibi Netanyahu, wanted for war crimes. They made a pact to build condos in Gaza last week in Washington. Each week that goes by, the people of the United States are forced to  admit that when they elected Donald Trump to be their president again, they got a pig in […]

HOW DO MPS IN THE BAHAMAS MAKE IT?

There is nothing it appears that constituents in The Bahamas think that MPs cannot do.  The situation has become so unbearable that many people who have been doing the jobs as MPS are throwing in the towel after one term.  The requests are simply too much: buying stoves, finding jobs, buying fridges, fixing roofs, buying […]

ELECTIONS IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

Fred Mitchell, the Foreign Minister of The Bahamas, visited the Turks and Caicos Islands from 5 to 8 February 2025, as part of the fact finding to support the report to the Heads of Government of Caricom at the next meeting of the heads in Barbados in mid-February.  What he found was a prosperous country […]

MARVIN DAMES COMES OUT OF THE WOOWORK

There is a song by Patrick Rahming that carries the line:” they are coming out of the woodwork just like worm”. Here is what the PLP;s chairman Fred Mitchell had to say about Marvin Dames and his comments in the press last week by voice note to fellow PLPs on Friday 7 February 2025: Pat […]

THE FAKE LISTS CIRULATED BY THE FNM

During the past week, there has been one thing after the next in terms of disinformation.  The PLP needs a whole team, if they do not have one already, to combat this disinformation. Last week, the FNM circulated what was supposed to be a list of single source contractors or providers of government services since […]

CYBER ATTACKS ON BAHAMAS SYSTEMS ARE FREQUENT

The University of The Bahamas announced that they had a ransomware attack last week.  This caused the collapse of parts of their digital platforms for over three days and there may be further delays.  A source speaking to the press expanded on the problem, claiming that the term may have to be extended because of […]

MICHAEL PINTARD UNHINGED PART TWO

We present this week the video of the exchange between Michael Pintard and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell, following the latter’s communication on the cars in Washington D C used by the Embassy. Our view is that the Parliament ought to move a formal vote of censure against Adrian White for the misleading […]

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BMWS

The following statement was  read as a communication in the House of Assembly by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell MP: 29 January 2025 On  22nd January 25, at member’s statements the Member for St Anne’s made certain statements alleging, by innuendo, improper financial expenditure by the ministry of foreign affairs.  I have received […]

THE PROBLEM WITH ADRIAN WHITE MP

When you’re a smart ass, you’re a smart ass.  You just cannot help yourself.  You were raised in a privileged position and have always had a privileged life. So the care, needs, and mores of ordinary people and their sensitivities mean nothing to you.  You are raised in a black society but in that society,y […]

PLP YOUTH CONCLAVE IN GRAND BAHAMA

(Opening Night 31 January 2025, Grand Lucayan)

THE SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

Prime Minister Philip Davis with Resilience Capital announced and revealed the Bahamas Sustainable Investment Programme to the COP 28 wider audience at the meeting in Dubai on Wednesday 29 November 2023.  The idea is to issue bonds which are based on the asset of the  carbon credits which The Bahamas will generate from the sea […]

MAURICE TYNES SAYS GIBSON SHOULD GO

Former Clerk of the House Maurice Tynes Dear Editor,  The saga involving Adrian Gibson continues to resonate throughout the country. Much of the commentary surrounding the saga has been centred around whether Gibson ought to resign his seat as the member of Parliament for Long Island. Gibson has been charged with some 56 serious criminal […]

KELLY BURROWS ON POCKET PIECES

Pocket Square in coat? The short answer is no. Although it might seem like an easy way to coordinate your outfit, matching your pocket square and tie or bow tie is a no – no,  its part of an usher or flight attendant attire! also the broad tie is outdated, the slim tie is the […]

GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY BOASTING ABOOUT NOTHING

After abandoning their role as the maintainer of the city of Freeport, the Grand Bahama Port Authority now boasts about spending half a million dollars on roads.  They got a nerve. 15 July 2022  FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) has invested a further approximately $500,000 to extend its road […]

Rev Sabrina Pinder Celebrates 70 Years

Congratulations to Rev Sabrina Pinder who celebrated her 70th birthday at the Fox Hill Community Centre with her beloved husband Bishop Carrington Pinder on Friday 7 February 2025. Rev Pinder is the pastor of St Mark’s in Fox Hill. MP Fred Mitchell sent the following message: BIRTHDAY GREETING FOR REV SABRINA PINDER FOX HILL COMMUNITY […]

Fred Mitchell With Chef Nik In The Turks And Caicos Islands

From Facebook: Glad to meet Chef Nik at his wonderful restaurant the Crackpot Kitchen in Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. A great example of entrepreneurship. Congratulations. Fred Mitchell MP Fox Hill 6 January 2025

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

THE PRIME MINISTER DELIVERS THE KEYS: the Heritage subdivision is a housing development of the government of The Bahamas.  On Thursday 6 February 2025, the Prime Minister Philip Davis accompanied by the Chair of the Mortgage Corporation Barbara Cartwright and the Minister for Housing Keith Bell delivered. Our photo of the week.

THE SITUATION GETS WORSE IN THE U S

Donald Trump, convicted felon and Bibi Netanyahu, wanted for war crimes. They made a pact to build condos in Gaza last week in Washington. Each week that goes by, the people of the United States are forced to  admit that when they elected Donald Trump to be their president again, they got a pig in […]

HOW DO MPS IN THE BAHAMAS MAKE IT?

There is nothing it appears that constituents in The Bahamas think that MPs cannot do.  The situation has become so unbearable that many people who have been doing the jobs as MPS are throwing in the towel after one term.  The requests are simply too much: buying stoves, finding jobs, buying fridges, fixing roofs, buying […]

ELECTIONS IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

Fred Mitchell, the Foreign Minister of The Bahamas, visited the Turks and Caicos Islands from 5 to 8 February 2025, as part of the fact finding to support the report to the Heads of Government of Caricom at the next meeting of the heads in Barbados in mid-February.  What he found was a prosperous country […]

MARVIN DAMES COMES OUT OF THE WOOWORK

There is a song by Patrick Rahming that carries the line:” they are coming out of the woodwork just like worm”. Here is what the PLP;s chairman Fred Mitchell had to say about Marvin Dames and his comments in the press last week by voice note to fellow PLPs on Friday 7 February 2025: Pat […]

THE FAKE LISTS CIRULATED BY THE FNM

During the past week, there has been one thing after the next in terms of disinformation.  The PLP needs a whole team, if they do not have one already, to combat this disinformation. Last week, the FNM circulated what was supposed to be a list of single source contractors or providers of government services since […]

CYBER ATTACKS ON BAHAMAS SYSTEMS ARE FREQUENT

The University of The Bahamas announced that they had a ransomware attack last week.  This caused the collapse of parts of their digital platforms for over three days and there may be further delays.  A source speaking to the press expanded on the problem, claiming that the term may have to be extended because of […]

Rev Sabrina Pinder Celebrates 70 Years

Congratulations to Rev Sabrina Pinder who celebrated her 70th birthday at the Fox Hill Community Centre with her beloved husband Bishop Carrington Pinder on Friday 7 February 2025. Rev Pinder is the pastor of St Mark’s in Fox Hill. MP Fred Mitchell sent the following message: BIRTHDAY GREETING FOR REV SABRINA PINDER FOX HILL COMMUNITY […]

Fred Mitchell With Chef Nik In The Turks And Caicos Islands

From Facebook: Glad to meet Chef Nik at his wonderful restaurant the Crackpot Kitchen in Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. A great example of entrepreneurship. Congratulations. Fred Mitchell MP Fox Hill 6 January 2025

Visiting The Governor Of The Turks And Caicos Islands

From Facebook: A pleasure to discuss bi lateral and regional affairs with Turks and Caicos Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam and Deputy Governor Anya Williams. A refreshing exchange of views. Thank you. I was accompanied by Jenesta Messam Hon Consul for The Bahamas in the Turks and Caicos. Fred Mitchell MP Fox Hill 6 February 2025

Fred Mitchell With The Thelma Gibson Basketball Team

From Facebook: A real treat meeting at the Lynden Pindling International Airport, the Thelma Gibson Primary School girls’ basketball team as they head to Freeport for a tournament. Fred Mitchell MP 5 February 2025

Fred Mitchell At The Nassau Village Branch Meeting

From Facebook: A delightful hour spent with MP Jamahl Strachan at Nassau Village Branch Meeting with MPs Zane Lightbourne, Myles Laroda and Keith Bell. Fred Mitchell MP Fox Hill 4 February 2025

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON 2026: The PLP’s Progressive Young Liberals convened a conclave in Freeport, Grand Bahama, under the theme: Keep Your Eyes Fixed On 2026.  The crowd was massive. Congratulations to them for a well-organized event. Our photo of the week with the front line of the conclave on Friday 31 January 2025.

A PLANE CRASH REMINDS US OF DANGER

On the evening of Thursday 30 January 2025, a Canadair Jet flying into the busy corridor at the Washington D C Reagan International Airport crashed into a Blackhawk helicopter that was flying in the same corridor.  The accident happened at 375 feet in the air.  One report says that a wife had just texted her […]