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POLITICOLE: You won’t vote for Bran because . . .

He’s attractive But he’s not a Barack Obama kind of attractive.

INSIGHT: It's time for transparency

Khrisna Virgil says the Bahamas must have a non-partisan Contractor General if contentious political issues over BAMSI, the toxic city landfill and Urban Renewal programmes are to be avoided in future . . .

YES to equality: Parliament approves gender referendum

IN a “historic” vote, the government’s four Constitutional (Amendment) Bills were passed in the House of Assembly yesterday after a nearly two year delay.

INSIGHT: Stopping the bloodshed

While the government has remained guarded over new crime fighting strategies which were formulated last week, a noted psychiatrist gives his take on what we can do to stem the tide of violent crime. Tribune News Editor Taneka Thompson reports.

YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: The economic colonialisation of the Bahamas by the Chinese

OUR increasing dependence on China is sure to undergird their brand of economic colonialism, deepening the notion that The Bahamas is hardly independent – ie only paper independence – and, moreover, that we are in line to be – lock, stock and two smoking barrels – beholden to China and Chinese interests. Due to its close proximity to the United States, The Bahamas – in its relations with the US – used to be referred to as the 51st state but, more and more, these days we’re progressively appearing to be the 23rd province of China (though they claim Taiwan as the twenty-third).

PM is urged: ‘Flex muscles’ for Sarkis

The Prime Minister was yesterday said to have performed a “180 degree u-turn” in his relationship with Sarkis Izmirlian, amid calls for him to “flex his muscles” in support of the original developer’s latest Baha Mar proposal.

A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Once again, MPs fail to obey law on disclosures

MUCH like in previous years, we see widespread lawbreaking by lawmakers who have yet again failed to abide by the law that mandates that they file annual financial declarations.

FRONT PORCH: RCI beach club a bad deal, but Bay Street needs to be revitalised

MANY generations of Bahamians have walked or driven past St Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk (Church) on Shirley Street in downtown Nassau. The iconic buildings, just east of Peck’s Slope, Market Street, Gregory’s Arch and Government House atop Mount Fitzwilliam, form part of an historic cityscape.

FRONT PORCH: While Commonwealth heads are clear, Bahamain leaders fuzzy on remaining under the King

THE coronation of King Charles III evoked another round of debate by countries which retain the British monarch as head of state on whether and when to become republics. There is also renewed discussion on the role the monarchy played in the slave trade, and on reparations.

Can Bahamas brook new Atlantis owner

Can Bahamas brook new Atlantis owner It will return. Make no mistake about it. With $2.5 billion worth of debt past due and in default, Kerzner International's seven lenders will not let the situation lie. It is a question of when, rather than if, the ow

Carnival cruise port’s ‘kiss of death’ for GB

A beach park investor yesterday warned that Carnival’s $200 million Grand Bahama cruise port will be “the kiss of death” for himself and other Bahamian entrepreneurs, with the project threatening to suck away 90 per cent of his customer base.

Sarkis calls out Govt on Baha Mar sale details

Baha Mar’s original developer last night urged the Government to “end the speculation” by releasing all agreements related to the project’s opening, as his verbal battle with the Government re-ignited following a lull of several months.

‘Decisive measures’ call as deficit soars to $314m

A key Ministry of Finance adviser last night warned that the 112 per cent increase in the half-year fiscal deficit to $314.2 million was an “early warning signal” that the Government must take “very decisive measures” to stabilise the national finances.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Here comes Hubully

WITH the dreaded VAT increase days away, Travis is on cleanup duty, Halston speaks in tongues, Sebas for PM, and Hubully is born. The Clean Up Man I think most would agree that it was a brave move for Bain and Grants MP Travis Robinson to vote ag

POLITICOLE: Bahamians pay a high price for proper governance

DEPUTY Prime Minister Davis said the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) will win 30 seats in the upcoming general election.

AML: $2m in extra tax equals 60% of profits

AML Foods is facing a $2 million increase in its annual tax bill due to the Budget, a sum equivalent to 60 per cent of its projected net income.

Ex-BREA chief: Avoid 'xenophobia driven populism'

A past Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president has urged the Government to stop pandering to “populist politics driven by xenophobia” on potential policy changes impacting the industry.

A frightening prospect

Does China’s “gift” of military equipment and weaponry tie in with Prime Minister Christie’s warning that new crime strategies may impact freedom of movement?

'Platinum Fight Night' all set for March 29

CHAMPION Amateur Boxing Club, along with Platinum Sports Bar and Lounge, are scheduled to host the “Platinum Fight Night” Amateur Boxing Show 8pm Saturday (March 29) at the Platinum Sports Entertainment Centre on Dowdeswell Street and Christie Avenue.

INSIGHT: The PM’s party house - a white elephant or a lost opportunity?

Recently, much ado has been made over the government-owned, once majestic home located right beside the Goodman’s Bay recreation area. The grubby fingers of politicians are being pointed across the Parliamentary floor casting sarcastic remarks as to what the building is for, all the while totally missing how much tremendous wastage it represents. A whopping $3.5m’s worth of wastage.

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