Not knowing the details, too often when arguments occur they turn violent. While unfortunate that a young man lost his life, I would argue that self-defense may not be too far fetched. I applaud the convicted man for apologizing to the mother of the deceased and for taking responsibility for his actions, for while an expected sign of decency, decency has been lost as society progresses.
I hope the judge gives some leniency. I do expect jail time, but I hope it will not be for life or the death penalty.
Oh and one last thing. What is this no newspapers on the weekend policy? It is 2012 and the Bahamas has alot going on, there shouldn't be a lack of news. What is the problem?
Great article Mr. Evans. I am a born and bred FNM, and continue to support them in my adult years. What is amazing to me is that Bahamians do not realize that the FNM is and always has been a party for the small man. They have always put forth laws, policies, and community projects that benefit the small man. Why is there a myth out there that they don't? It was the FNM who started efforts on universal healthcare, it was the FNM that put forth the free drug program for chronic disease, etc. The PLP has been known to pad the pockets of the few who belong to certain circles. When was the last time the PLP did something that benefited the masses? The only thing that comes to mind is independence and this so called urban renewal program that has yet to prove itself. Also, my memory can only account for the 31 years that I have been on this Earth. :-)
Please do not take this as an insult, but I believe that the small man blindly supports the PLP because they are not worldly enough to question the corruption, question why certain things have not occurred. The only time people tend to notice anything is when they don't have income coming in and expect their MPs to give them money or find them a high paying job with the little if any skills they possess. People don't pay attention to the 'state' of the land until it directly affect them. The Bahamas has long since been a collectivist society, but in recent years has been turning into an individualistic one.
The FNM has and has always been a party for All Bahamians, the notion that they aren't is rooted in racism (as it is commonly known that many white Bahamians support the FNM), deep party patriotism, poor investigative journalism, and the well oiled slander machine also known as the PLP.
As a physician currently living abroad, who will return home in the coming years, I want to thank you Mrs. Shepard for the article and my condolences on your tragic loss.
The Bahamas and hospitals worldwide need to do better with regulating hospitals, nurses, physicians, and other staff. There are several articles that show that the primary reason physicians are sued is because there is no acknowledgement of error or apology on the part of the physician or the hospital secondary to fear of a lawsuit. However, now knowing that the baby was 35 weeks without any problems and only hospitalized for observation, there would not have been a need for Collette to be in an icu setting, just a regular nursery. Your point on why it was not noted that she was not breathing is a major issue that should have been noted in a nursery setting. This same incident could have happened and does happen at home. Again, not knowing all of the details it is difficult to thoroughly comment.
I completely support your efforts to get the explanation you not only deserve, but is your right. Its efforts as yours that contribute to better hospital care for all patients in the future.
i completey agree with everything stated!!! i was just saying to my aunt the other day how I would write a letter to the editor about the poor state of journalism in the Bahamas.
I would like to add that the grammer and spelling is atrocious! I am a Bahamian currently residing abroad, and find it pathetic that I have access to the news online after 9, 10, 11, whatever time in the morning that they feel like posting. The only excuse that I can think of is that there aren't enough staff, hire a group to only do online posting.
High schoolers could do the level of reporting that is currently being seen.
Journalists, please heed what Mr. Thomas and myself have written.
Ironvelvet says...
I hope the police investigate the neighbors, as the crooks likely are living within the neighborhood. shameful!
On Crooks strike days after hero's death
Posted 29 November 2012, 11:43 a.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
Not knowing the details, too often when arguments occur they turn violent. While unfortunate that a young man lost his life, I would argue that self-defense may not be too far fetched. I applaud the convicted man for apologizing to the mother of the deceased and for taking responsibility for his actions, for while an expected sign of decency, decency has been lost as society progresses.
I hope the judge gives some leniency. I do expect jail time, but I hope it will not be for life or the death penalty.
On Killer says sorry to victim's mom
Posted 29 November 2012, 11:42 a.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
Please Bahamians, and namely the Christian Council, please do not embarrass our country with homophobic protests when the ship docks.
On Drag Queens come to Nassau
Posted 29 November 2012, 11:36 a.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
Oh and one last thing. What is this no newspapers on the weekend policy? It is 2012 and the Bahamas has alot going on, there shouldn't be a lack of news. What is the problem?
On Where are the journalists?
Posted 26 November 2012, 10:43 a.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
Great article Mr. Evans. I am a born and bred FNM, and continue to support them in my adult years. What is amazing to me is that Bahamians do not realize that the FNM is and always has been a party for the small man. They have always put forth laws, policies, and community projects that benefit the small man. Why is there a myth out there that they don't? It was the FNM who started efforts on universal healthcare, it was the FNM that put forth the free drug program for chronic disease, etc. The PLP has been known to pad the pockets of the few who belong to certain circles. When was the last time the PLP did something that benefited the masses? The only thing that comes to mind is independence and this so called urban renewal program that has yet to prove itself. Also, my memory can only account for the 31 years that I have been on this Earth. :-)
Please do not take this as an insult, but I believe that the small man blindly supports the PLP because they are not worldly enough to question the corruption, question why certain things have not occurred. The only time people tend to notice anything is when they don't have income coming in and expect their MPs to give them money or find them a high paying job with the little if any skills they possess. People don't pay attention to the 'state' of the land until it directly affect them. The Bahamas has long since been a collectivist society, but in recent years has been turning into an individualistic one.
The FNM has and has always been a party for All Bahamians, the notion that they aren't is rooted in racism (as it is commonly known that many white Bahamians support the FNM), deep party patriotism, poor investigative journalism, and the well oiled slander machine also known as the PLP.
On Why Foulkes lost bid for FNM Chair
Posted 26 November 2012, 10:20 a.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
Ha! I misspelled grammer. Its grammar.
On Where are the journalists?
Posted 26 November 2012, 9:56 a.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
As a physician currently living abroad, who will return home in the coming years, I want to thank you Mrs. Shepard for the article and my condolences on your tragic loss.
The Bahamas and hospitals worldwide need to do better with regulating hospitals, nurses, physicians, and other staff. There are several articles that show that the primary reason physicians are sued is because there is no acknowledgement of error or apology on the part of the physician or the hospital secondary to fear of a lawsuit. However, now knowing that the baby was 35 weeks without any problems and only hospitalized for observation, there would not have been a need for Collette to be in an icu setting, just a regular nursery. Your point on why it was not noted that she was not breathing is a major issue that should have been noted in a nursery setting. This same incident could have happened and does happen at home. Again, not knowing all of the details it is difficult to thoroughly comment.
I completely support your efforts to get the explanation you not only deserve, but is your right. Its efforts as yours that contribute to better hospital care for all patients in the future.
On Hospital asked for answers
Posted 26 November 2012, 9:49 a.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
i completey agree with everything stated!!! i was just saying to my aunt the other day how I would write a letter to the editor about the poor state of journalism in the Bahamas.
I would like to add that the grammer and spelling is atrocious! I am a Bahamian currently residing abroad, and find it pathetic that I have access to the news online after 9, 10, 11, whatever time in the morning that they feel like posting. The only excuse that I can think of is that there aren't enough staff, hire a group to only do online posting.
High schoolers could do the level of reporting that is currently being seen.
Journalists, please heed what Mr. Thomas and myself have written.
On Where are the journalists?
Posted 26 November 2012, 9:20 a.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
Is this supposed to be journalism? Where is the story?
On [img/photos/2012/11/19/FATALCRASH.jpg]
Posted 19 November 2012, 3:05 p.m. Suggest removal
Ironvelvet says...
Well said Mr. Cash!
On FNM warns Christie to serve all Bahamians
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