Oh, boy. I can’t even form a proper opinion on this ‘news article’ because even as The Tribune posted this story online there is evidence on social media posted hours before suggesting this young lady was left unchaperoned in South Africa. Was she fired during the pageant and in front of others? Did Trinidad and Tobago delegates have to step in and safeguard Miss Teen bahamas Universe after finding her struggling alone at the airport?
Also, were The Bahamas’ diplomats in London brought in to assist her return home after she was allegedly abandoned by the Miss Teen Bahamas Universe organization in Johannesburg? Here’s a basic one, what is Cameronique’s version of events of what exactly took place in South Africa that led to her dismissal?
That’s an important journalistic question you should ask before publishing an article that paints a MINOR in a poor light. Although, is she a minor? (What is a ‘young teen,’ in this context? 17? 18? 19?) Even her age isn’t confirmed in the story.
All this to say, do better reporters and editors. We expect half the story from social media, not a so-called newspaper of record. Start with an update, please.

Middle class is being defined in an aspirational way in this article (no clear definition). But please tell us more. What percentage of the Bahamian population is currently defined as middle class, working poor, etc? And then show us what the overall population would look like if categorized as ‘middle class’, working poor, etc, foreigners and expats included. It’s seems Bahamians can’t catch a break in The Bahamas, the land of mostly ‘working poor.’

Generally speaking, I get your point. But we are breeding a capital full of ‘runts’ ( watch City of God for the reference). Eventually, it won’t matter if you’re ‘good’ or ‘bad’ because the blood-thirst will be out of control. We’re nearly there. The climbing murder rate proves we’re in a gun-town. And the current batch of police nor politicians nor pastors are solving this problem. Families failed a long time ago. We’re in trouble.

‘Moving towards a communist state’ by asking the banks not to continue to fleece Bahamians even more than they do now with their ever increasing fees? And expecting the government to do its job and offer financial protection to its citizens? What a joke!

Even the Capitalist Centre of the Globe -our good neighbours to the North- has a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that steps in from time to time to cap the most predatory bank fees. And, as expected, the big banker boys are kicking and screaming (and suing) to keep preying on the most vulnerable. Because that’s who ultimately loses when dumb ‘$1 declined transaction fees’ and ungodly overdraft fees are implemented unchecked with no cap.

Tell ya what, let’s meet in the middle: Every time a transaction declines for insufficient funds you charge me a $1. And every time I try to access my money online but can’t because your ‘system is down’ you PAY ME a $1. Fair?

The government could write that law tomorrow. But I wonder, is this inaccurate, hyperbolic, and quite frankly disappointing rant from Mr Bowe enough to hold ‘naive and actually ignorant’ Mitchell and the Davis administration at bay? I guess we shall see.

‘Equitable’ says the one supporting genocide. Have your fight then, ‘fighter.’ But do spare us your useless propaganda. At this point it’s futile. The whole world sees you now. Cry harder.

“Natives ‘and additions’” is doing a lot of work glazing over uncomfortable truths in your statement, especially given how things stand now.

Here’s another uncomfortable truth: Benjamin ‘Bibi’ Netanyahu and the Israeli government have squandered a lot of global goodwill with their disproportionate response to the terrible attacks perpetrated by Hamas. Tens of thousands of Palestinians (and hundreds of Israelis) dead, dying, or starving to death because of policy failures.

Say what you want about The Bahamas but if even our Prime Minister, from this tiny island nation in the Atlantic is so appalled he’s calling out our so-called ‘Big Brother’ for running interference for Israel - and in such strong language- believe me when I say Israel /US/Uk /France and co have lost most of the world’s support on this issue.

Your lack of concern for the ‘threat of annihilation’ faced by others will not silence good people but rather compel them to speak up and call for a ceasefire.

Thank you! And, fair point. (As we see that retort quite often these days.)

The tragedy in Gaza, where thousands have lost their lives, is something many Bahamians are deeply concerned about. The Prime Minister has spoken out against this as well as the current UN setup, and rightly so.

But why do we often hear about it from far away places, instead of right here at home? It’s like always finding out critical family news from neighbors, not from your own family.

Our parliament- a mere stone’s throw from that mammoth new US embassy- should be where the PM makes clear our position. This practice of continually announcing The Bahamas’ position on foreign soil rather than at home is concerning, somewhat disrespectful, and can unintentionally undermine the integrity of our democracy and Bahamians’ collective voices.

*TLDR*; Stand on business from the Capital, Mr. Davis, first respecting and informing the people whom you represent.

The “big countries might find this recommendation” what? (Not being snarky, it just seems you didn’t complete this thought and I’m genuinely interested to hear the full take.)

I agree @TalRussell that would have been the best time to rein in her ‘murderous’ thoughts. The next best time is right now.