Must have been a very slow news day for the Tribune. Very sad that this is news!

Naughty should stick to comedy. Serious political commentary is certainly not his thing.

I am convinced that Bahamians en masse are suffering from ADD. The reporter begins his story, under the headline "Minnis pledges Ministers wont line own pockets", and meanders its way through pre-election rhetoric, ending with the famous Fitzgerald requests. Then along comes a little bird Brain who continues the relentless attack against Minnis because he wishes the Baha Mar project will be successful (Shouldn't we all wish this despite political stripes?). And then follows the twisting of the facts, and outright lies. For the record, Minnis did not give himself a rental contract; it was issued under a former PLP government, long before he became Minister of Health. I guess truth doesn't really matter in political discussions, or does everyone belive that Bahamians do not remember or just to lazy to do a little research?

Thank you, Pastor Moss, for your well-written, and timely, letter, as well as your vigorous defense of your character. For whatever reasons, Bahamians have abandoned their true Bahamian heritage in pursuit and acceptance of other Caribbean cultures. We have idolized the Jamaican artists (like Bob Marley, etc) and their life style of Reggae music, promotion of marijuana use, Rastafarianism, and even dialect, to the extent of claiming some of them as being Bahamian. Many of young people are unable to differentiate between what is Bahamian, and what truly belongs to other Caribbean countries.

Carnival should be abandoned. Junkanoo and Goombay festivities should be strengthened, and promoted. Our Independence Celebrations could be improved and promoted. Carnival goers will go to Trinidad, Rio, and New Orleans, while tourists will still come to the Bahamas for something different and unique.

A very timely and effective speech delivered by the new Prime Minister on his first official trip abroad. While he deserves plaudits for alluding to many of the ills affecting the Caribbean region, I would have liked to see him mention the number one plague that's infesting all of the community and has become a major impediment to the tourist trade - CRIME.

The problem lies with visionless governments who have failed to grasp the importance of the Arts in a fledgling society. The criticisms should never have been leveled at Mr. Poitier, but fully directed at the previous government for failing to get value for dollars spent. The Bahamas has a rich cultural heritage that, if properly cultivated, could greatly enhance the tourist experience.

Birdie, stop hating on the new Prime Minister. As a Bahamian, you should be rooting for his success. You obviously did not vote for him, or his party, but that's ok. Christie is gone, and the PLP was soundly defeated. Get over it. You are stuck with Minnis and the FNM for the next 5 years. Calm down before you blow a fuse.

Wow! I never thought I would ever agree with Birdie. D'Aguilar will never apologize to either of the persons whose character he maligned behind the privileged halls of parliament. Not a good start for the new Minister of Tourism.

The News Reporter was being a little pesky and annoying. Dr. Minnis had already answered the very same question, from the very same reporter, who then went on to repeat the question, as if to get a different answer. The Prime Minister had all rights to call the Press out on this one. What a waste of precious access time!

My condolences go out to the Nottage family, including those who worked with him in his practice. While I had very little respect for Mr. Nottage's politics, I do consider him a Bahamian patriot. May God have mercy on his soul.