Oh boy here we go another flipping dog and pony show...SMH!!!

Ah. how dat??????????????

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, WHO DAT???????????????

More political parties would only work if we have proportional representation in the House of Assembly. You must get a threshhold number of the overall vote to qualify to have a seat in Parliament. As the system exists now, it doesnt help the small parties, Ask the DNA with 13,000 national votes and NO seats.

How come he is not a "Leading Businessman" like everyone else? Probably 'cause he ain't an FNM or PLP

I don't know who he is, know nothing about his character or work ethics. I would like to see a system where we have investigative reporters digging into the backgrounds of these people and telling us "who they are" by reporting what they've done and how they've acted in their current and past positions. I would also like to see an intelligent panel asking intelligent questions over a series of debates to root out the complete dummies from amongst them.

I don't want cheap Junkanoo tickets or free beers and Kentucky fried chicken

*Mr Bain said he is the cousin of Dr Hervis Bain, the great-grand nephew of Clarence A Bain and the third cousin of Sir Lynden Pindling.* I can only hope Mr Bain is one who really cares about the future of the country and not one of the current crew steeped in either name recognition, sense of entitlement or treasure hunting in government, under and over the table, contracts.

Totally Agree ThisOurs, I think it is ridiculous for the tribune to present an article of a new candidate forming a new party without proper background investigation information.. I'm already starting to get turned off by him stating those he's related to rather than his unique qualities.. There are all sorts of business men, and being one doesn't automatically qualify anyone to lead. I have not even gotten a chance to objectively review his credentials but my B.S. meter is already of the charts..

In my world I welcome "Business owner" Allan Bain onto the political scene. We'd have rewrite our political history books, if some you had your way. Do you not know or have forgotten we once had a government in power they called the UBP, who while they worked hard behind the scenes to disenfranchise who could run for the House of Assembly, would have died and gone to heaven to have had an actual act on books, which read "prove your resume" for daring stand to represent a constituency.

Huh?

Time will eventually tell what Mr. Bain's motives and intentions are. I sincerely hope that he is "**indeed**" qualified to function effectively in the political arena. I'm almost inclined to applaud his position thus far, seeing that it fortifies my claim that Bahamians need to seriously consider moving away from the FNM **and** PLP.
I can only pray that he is a legitimate candidate.... if only to save what's left of our country.

Save yourselves. Don't look for government to help you and you won't be needing a government savior.

Every right-thinking wannabe politician needs to unite and hold an anti-establishment convention and define themselves versus PLP/FNM.

This is where Bran McCartney needs to take the lead..............

Congratulations Mr. Bain for having the fortitude and love of Country to actually do something tangible.

Unlike the JACKASS'S with negative comments here that have never done anything except talk, complain and brown nose the PLP & FNM.

I suggest you look to Bermuda for guidance as they recently successfully got rid of their own corrupt PLP & UBP after decades of political stupidity. (Yes PLP & UBP)

One Bermuda Alliance is reshaping the country and working to empower Bermudians.

Peruse their website.....http://www.oba.bm/

Bermuda is not The Bahamas.......... in fact Bermuda is not even a country. Point taken but bad analogy

Do you know Mr Bain? Do you know anything of the buildings he's constructed, whether they came in on time and budget and whether the customers were satisfied with the quality? Do you know anything about him? Do you know anything about how he runs his business? Any right thinking Bahamian would pause after the string of newcomers who've fizzled and done everything for themselves and nothing for the country and ask the question, what does this man have to offer. What are his finances? Is he looking to use a government posting to boost his construction portfolio? He may be the country's savior, but You don't know that, it makes sense to ask questions before rolling out the red carpet to him.

So you automatically assume that he is corrupt before he even starts? You know none of the answers to your questions yet you condemn him as if you do. We need new people to step forward in this country, so please let them have the chance to do so before you push them back in line.

Who said he was corrupt?? you didn't read a word I said. I basically said, BEFORE we hand him the keys to the city and praise him simply for raising his hand to volunteer, find out who he is. The reporter should have provided some information, where is his business, how long has it been in operation, what is his client base, is he financially viable etc, what are his customers saying about him...all of those are valid insights into what he can offer nationally. To knock someone who wants those questions answered is the same reason we have a Kentucky Fried Chicken cabinet today.

Further, if he is a true statesman, he will **welcome** your questions. If he is ready for this time and place, he will have prepared himself to answer all comers.

A big part of changing our future is not repeating past mistakes.. Many problems exist in our society because of the bad deal making and lack of statesmanship among our political leaders. Personally I have never been a part of PLP or FNM politics nor do I subscribe to the mentality of tribalism in any form but i do believe in people presenting qualifications to lead or do business. An example of this, to qualify for the position i currently have I had to complete college, undergo background investigation which included criminal record, credit checks and character references. I then had to take a medical polygraph, then a background polygraph. I also had to present my financial records etc. I am not suggesting all of this but if I were to be a politician I think some similar basic background should be completed before i can present myself to the people.. After this I would have to demonstrate what qualifications or assets as a leader can I contribute as a servant to the people.. A large part of the problem here is the presentation of Mr. Bain by the Tribune which does not allow us to make an objective assessment of his qualities or attributes to lead or run a party.. Being a business owner is not good enough, Craig Flowers is a business owner he's certainly not the right person to lead, even worse in the U.S Donald Trumph is a businessman but i would not want him to lead either.. Bran, i have concluded he is a part of the same b.s., he is automatically dismissed because of character flaws and one of them is a lack of humility. I read and wait everyday for the right person or party to emerge but i'm starting to lose hope. I was planning to return home in five years but have changed plans because I cannot deal with the mentalities of some of our people.. What's wrong with asking people for there qualifications or requiring standards?

Keep looking for Mr. Right.......... knight in shining armour.

Germany did the same thing in the 1920s and end up with Hitler

SP suggested a One Bahamas Alliance..... ala DNA

Comrades we all may very well be looking at Bahamaland's next duly elected prime minister.

Educate us Tal, u obviously know and vouch for this man, tell us about him, allow us to understand what brings u to this conclusion

He has curly hair, light brown eyes and a nice suit. That's all I know about him. The reporter hasn't independently verified anything else about him

It is so sad to see the negative and pessimistic comments on this article. We are overrun with corrupt and inept political leaders who we do not condemn or hold accountable, but yet here we are dragging a man through the mud who we have not even had the chance to get to know, or who has done anything other than say he would like a chance to make a difference. Perhaps he is just in it for himself, but we haven't even given him the chance to prove us wrong.

Dragging him through the mud? What are you talking about? Why don't you go to the bank withdraw every penny you have and hand it over to him to manage no questions asked. That is basically what you are asking everyone else to do. Be nice, give him a chance. NO. It is an awesome responsibility leading a country and for those that want to do it, they should be prepared for every rough question they get, if they can't handle this, they shouldn't be in this article. This is not playtime. This is my future and your future.

What I am asking for is more information on exactly who he is so I can form an opinion about him. Have you watched that commercial where the punk rocker gets a haircut a nice suit and poses as an investment banker? I'm not saying this is a parallel, I'm saying I have no information to say it isn't. I want more information before I thank The Lord for a fresh new face.

Why are Bahamians so blind...like little lambs to slaughter. People are so desperate for a change that they might very well jump from the pot into the fire without first looking to see.

I personally feel as though if this Mr. Bain feels he is an appropriate choice to be leader of out Bahamaland then he needs to address a public forum. Where he can be asked the pertinent questions...What are you ideas to move this country forward, Where do you stand on the matter of immigration and law enforcement, How do you feel about where we as a country stand financially and how would you assist in getting us out of deficit, What are you views on education and helping to improve our education system?

These are questions he should be willing and ABLE to answer. Furthermore he should have his personal life as an open book. Are you a believer of God, Are you in any financial debt, How does your company run, Are you an astute businessman, What are you educational qualifications, What places you in a position to do a better job than previous candidates?

Bahamians need to stop being so quick to jump on any bandwagon that might promise to be better than what they have now. Instead they need to properly check and scrutinize these politicians. For all we know he could be another wolf looking to sell off all the little silly lambs before they even know what's happening.

Not saying that is the case...but let time and investigations prove if this man is all he cracks up to be.

Bahamians are disenchanted with politics, politicians, elections, referenda etc

ITS TIME FOR A REVOLUTION

PS. Bain looks a bit off......................... slightly unnerving, maybe psychotic?????????

@ sheeprunner12......The majority of the electorate are definitely psychotic for continuing to vote for the PLP & FNM while everyone acknowledges both parties are totally corrupt, inept and proven beyond any doubt bad for the country and Bahamians.

WELCOME Mr. Bain and GOD speed!