***This society must find a way to address the problem of dysfunctional families, witness intimidation, persons seeking to avoid jury duty, for a prison system that pardons some criminals and for an unforgiving society that is not willing to give persons who have spent time in prison a second chance*** I think the learned judge is admitting that the judicial system, in particular, and society, in a broader sense is broken and needs fixing. Since judges sit at the top of the judicial system (or at least so it is perceived ) then it is not unfair to levy criticism at them if justice is not appearing to be done. The judiciary must have their independence from other segments of the government so it is he who sits at the top of this section who must know what needs to be done to fix the system and make it effective and iniate efforts to ensure that actions are taken to make the judicial system wholesome and effective. Witness tampering, jury avoidance, and a firmer discretion on the granting of bail are all areas where a judge can have an input. If society feels that crime is going unpunished or punishment is not harsh enough or punishment is not swift enough, then the erosion of values will continue and so will crime continue to increase. When only 5% of the persons who commit murder and when 60% of those who are charged with murder eventually get bail, that does not reflect an effective legal system.

Erratic behavior, strange behavior, falling asleep at weird times of the day, carnival minded,

Question of the day. : how many members of this current PLP government are receiving stem cell therapy at Lyford Cay? Look around carefully befor you answer.

That building on jfk ain't worth $20 million even if it was built with $100 bills

It was all over when Fred Mitchell made comments to the effect that if you don't support the referendum you are taking spite on Bahamian women. O make me feel guilty and support your hidden agenda Freddie boy

Is the Bahamas making a mistake by heavily aligning itself with China when all indications are that China is sliding into a recession? While the Western world and UK seem to be climbing out Even though slowly, China seems to be on a downward spiral. What happens if the Bahamas ties up its debts with China and that nation becomes hungry for cash?

If you see who they are buying their fuel from, then you would understand why they are having a problem paying for it. What is snake oil?

Do you know Customs is charging VAT on customs duties and all tax collection services they supply?

And your point?

Was the government banking too much on the start up of Bah Mar? From the looks of things seems like Bah Mar has plans to bring in its own workers. If not most of them, a lot of them. Is the Bambi project ever going to return value for money? What about government sending out apprentice workers to farms in Abaco Eleuthra Long Island and Andros. Young men (and women) go to these islands to work on farms during the growing season. Government also assist farmers by sending land clearing equipment and operators to these islands at the start of the farming season each year