Mrs. Butler Turner had every right to expect to be able to make a contribution to the HOA on behalf of her constituents -- especially seeing as nearly 2000 of the 3000 or so persons affected by Joaquin are in her own constituency.This is yet another example of the PLP's petty vindictiveness. It also bodes badly for the state of democracy in the Bahamas. Whose voice will be silenced next? Yours?
Mrs. Butler-Turner is one of the very few politicians who actually put their feet on the ground and was able to help and assist the many people affected by Joaquin. She did not only help in Long Island, but was able to rally support and supplies for the other islands so badly affected until they were able to get other teams and support in place. Now she continues to work steadfastly for those in Long island, having gone back and forth regularly. What other politician can say the same?
I do hope she reveals what she knows -- perhaps eventually we will be able to impeach the PLP government and send them to the hell they seem to want Bahamians to live in. We deserve better. When are we going to wake up and see this?
How many other young men and women are awaiting trial for vague and seemingly trumped up charges? Mr. Sewell should have had his day in court, or been released a long time ago. While he cannot be compensated completely for the 9 years he lost, he should be given some compensation in order to get himself back on track. I doubt he will want to stay in the Bahamas, as that never seemed to be his intention. Only because he was locked up was he unable to return to Jamaica.
That's $179,000 too much! COB turns out far too many students who are functionally illiterate -- let's fix that basic item before looking to make it a university. Surely the last thing we need is an even more watered down tertiary education than we already have.
Well done to all those involved in getting the Long island schools up and running. Our young people have come through a devastating time, and the importance of returning to some sort of normalcy is paramount. As is education.
I thought journalism was meant to be unbiased, so I am very disappointed with The Tribune's headline of "Tasteless".
Wrong!
Bitter pills are hard to swallow, but Mr. Mackey has courageously depicted what many Bahamians are thinking and feeling. Kudos to you, Mr. Mackey.
Now maybe we can start to have a conversation about this like grown-ups and really hold Mr. Christie and the PLP's feet to the fire and start demanding answers for the dictatorship and failed leadership they have given the long-suffering people of the Bahamas. We deserve better, but unless we speak up, we will have the same lies and half-truths spoon fed to us for years to come.
What idiotic comments from some people. The man was elderly and suffered from dementia. He wandered off and was later discovered dead in the Lyford canal. There's no story here, no conspiracy, no mystery, just a grieving family who has lost their husband, father, grandfather and friend. I won't post the name out of respect for the family, but can't we all just offer our condolences instead of stupid and insensitive remarks?
DillyTree says...
Who didn't see this coming?
Perry's legacy for all to see. So very sad, and once again, it's the Bahamian people who suffer.
On 2,000 redundancies at Baha Mar after Supreme Court ruling
Posted 22 October 2015, 4:57 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
Mrs. Butler Turner had every right to expect to be able to make a contribution to the HOA on behalf of her constituents -- especially seeing as nearly 2000 of the 3000 or so persons affected by Joaquin are in her own constituency.This is yet another example of the PLP's petty vindictiveness. It also bodes badly for the state of democracy in the Bahamas. Whose voice will be silenced next? Yours?
Mrs. Butler-Turner is one of the very few politicians who actually put their feet on the ground and was able to help and assist the many people affected by Joaquin. She did not only help in Long Island, but was able to rally support and supplies for the other islands so badly affected until they were able to get other teams and support in place. Now she continues to work steadfastly for those in Long island, having gone back and forth regularly. What other politician can say the same?
I do hope she reveals what she knows -- perhaps eventually we will be able to impeach the PLP government and send them to the hell they seem to want Bahamians to live in. We deserve better. When are we going to wake up and see this?
On Butler-Turner angry as she is prevented from speaking
Posted 22 October 2015, 4:56 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
How many other young men and women are awaiting trial for vague and seemingly trumped up charges? Mr. Sewell should have had his day in court, or been released a long time ago. While he cannot be compensated completely for the 9 years he lost, he should be given some compensation in order to get himself back on track. I doubt he will want to stay in the Bahamas, as that never seemed to be his intention. Only because he was locked up was he unable to return to Jamaica.
On ‘My nine years in jail without trial’
Posted 22 October 2015, 4:45 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
Doesn't the law demand such already? Oh, no matter, we don't follow the law in the Bahamas -- especially the government.
On Minnis calls for rebuilding contracts to be published
Posted 20 October 2015, 4:11 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
"Would not object"??? -- he should be demanding an audit. Annually.
On COB president would not object to forensic audit
Posted 20 October 2015, 4:09 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
That's $179,000 too much! COB turns out far too many students who are functionally illiterate -- let's fix that basic item before looking to make it a university. Surely the last thing we need is an even more watered down tertiary education than we already have.
On COB PRESIDENT REVEALS SALARY IS $180,000
Posted 19 October 2015, 1:32 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
Well done to all those involved in getting the Long island schools up and running. Our young people have come through a devastating time, and the importance of returning to some sort of normalcy is paramount. As is education.
On Long Island relief effort helps 95% of students get back to school
Posted 19 October 2015, 1:30 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
I thought journalism was meant to be unbiased, so I am very disappointed with The Tribune's headline of "Tasteless".
Wrong!
Bitter pills are hard to swallow, but Mr. Mackey has courageously depicted what many Bahamians are thinking and feeling. Kudos to you, Mr. Mackey.
Now maybe we can start to have a conversation about this like grown-ups and really hold Mr. Christie and the PLP's feet to the fire and start demanding answers for the dictatorship and failed leadership they have given the long-suffering people of the Bahamas. We deserve better, but unless we speak up, we will have the same lies and half-truths spoon fed to us for years to come.
On ‘Tasteless’ painting comparing PM to Hitler causes a stir
Posted 19 October 2015, 1:26 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
Winners? It's the Bahamian people who are the losers in this deal.
On Web shop licence winners named
Posted 16 October 2015, 1:23 p.m. Suggest removal
DillyTree says...
What idiotic comments from some people. The man was elderly and suffered from dementia. He wandered off and was later discovered dead in the Lyford canal. There's no story here, no conspiracy, no mystery, just a grieving family who has lost their husband, father, grandfather and friend. I won't post the name out of respect for the family, but can't we all just offer our condolences instead of stupid and insensitive remarks?
On Dead man found floating in Lyford Cay canal
Posted 11 October 2015, 1:14 p.m. Suggest removal