Absolutely right. But, we done gone already.

The real danger to Bahamian society is not the loss of tourists, but the politicians we presently have in positions of power.
I cannot see a one of them who gives a damn about The People.
Each one of them seems only to want to grab as much as they can for themselves.
Then we do a shite shuffle every 5 years as if it will change anything.

And just who is surprised at these transgressions against the people?
Did some thinking person, over the course of their lifetime, see The Bahamas heading in a positive direction?
Where does the fish rot from first?
Okay then.

I think you have an ear to the ground Mr. Smith.
However, anyone who calls themselves the Chosen One, scares the hell out of me.
Just my opinion after a fairly close reading of history.

Beautiful.
Just like every other problem our nation faces.

This was one short article.
We could fill the entire Tribune with horror stories about "Ease of Doing Business" here.
The Family Islands cost of doing business in this country is probably twice what it is in Nassau.
The safe in the post office on one Family Island has been locked since Sept. with frequent calls to Nassau for assistance. It is still locked in late January, and nobody can get THEIR money..
We just don't seem to care.
Bottom line. We just don't seem to care.

A Simple question.
A Simple answer.
Of course these murders are a big problem.
One is too many in a nation that calls itself Christian.
One is too many in a nation that calls itself just.
We have failed to raise children who respect life.
Despite all the many words to the contrary.
The murder rate is our failure rate.
In a small country such as The Bahamas, the only word to describe this situation is failure.
And, words will not change this fact.
It will take a generation, if we have the time, to turn things around.
Those who think that getting guns off the street, more police, and more bars on the windows have failed in their thinking.
Perhaps we don't encourage nor invest in education. It doesn't seem to be a high priority for any position or office here.
Honesty is in even shorter supply in The Bahamas. Could this be a contributing factor, as well?
Any murder is an example of failure.
It seems, this is the one thing we excel at. Are there others?

Re: Bodie
Murder rate per 100,000 people
The Bahamas 31.96
The USA 4.96
You don't need to be a math major to see your claim is nonsense.
I call bullshite Bodie.
We failed at being good parents, good Christians, and were too corrupt and dishonest.
Mr. Bodie, your comments on rape, assault and crime prevention are certifiably crazy and you should seek help.
Crime is out of control, Mr. Bodie.
What planet are you living on?
Our nation has enough murders to classify us as an Armed Conflict Zone, Mr. Bodie.

The terrorists are the government of Israel.
You missed a lot of critical information in your research?
Why do the US and Israel stand alone in their call for genocide?
Alone. We, a Christian nation? Make me laugh.

Obviously, you missed the history of Israel since their founding.
Read what Gazans have to go through just to live.
You wouldn't put up with it for one minute.
And neither should any other reasonable person.
Educate yourself.