Those priorities may seem wrong in your eyes...but in the eyes of the Almighty, we are ALL His Creation. To Him, mistreatment and neglect of animals are no different than that of human beings.
Absolutely ridiculous! The officers (whether they be hospital security or police) who are responsible for guarding these escapees MUST be held accountable. Criminals seem to always be one step ahead of them!
You would think these so-called 'journalists' in this country are capable of, at the very least, proofreading their articles prior to submission for publishing, but I digress... It took approximately seven years for our archaic Justice System to successfully prosecute this man. What a crying shame! But, justice delayed is certainly not justice denied!
@ Positive Input, Accepting a cheque on behalf of the school does not necessarily mean the matter is resolved and all is well. The monies returned to this parent were not to silence her concerns; rather, it was an attempt by the Principal of the school to accept responsibility for the matter - the same responsibility this child's teacher should have accepted when confronted with the situation. Fact is, this type of incident should NEVER have occurred IF there were responsible adult(s) as well as secure measures set in place. We tend to take things for granted in this little Bahamaland. A child missing from the care of a responsible adult for even a brief moment in time is extremely dangerous! It is obvious, then, that this mother debated as to whether or not awareness should be brought to the public on the matter and finally relented. I'm sure she wasn't paid to tell her story, nor does she seem to have a personal vendetta against the institution. She is simply a concerned parent who ultimately chose to speak up, in good conscience, so as to ensure no other parent has to endure a similar situation. You can bet your bottom dollar that any other parent who paid a whole semester's tuition would not only take their money back, but they would also enroll their child in another school!
I am not one to depend on any government to single-handedly rid this nation of crime, however, one cannot help but to notice that since the May 2012 General Election, crime in this country has experienced a marked increase! Where are your billboards with statistics now, Mr. Prime Minister? I suggest the powers that be come together with both law enforcement (including members of the judicial system), and law-abiding citizens of this nation to suggest ways in which we can both decrease crime and further discourage criminal activities. Crime and Deterrents to Crime: These are matters of a referendum, Mister Speaker!
(cont'd)...Based on the analogy you've provided, PositiveInput, let me ask you this: If you were a fireman on duty at a scene where multiple homes or business establishments were being burnt, which fire would you choose to fight first? Would it be the one in which the building was just engulfed in flames? Or, would it be the one that is nearly burnt to the ground? choose wisely.
Arob, My initial statement was not meant to draw any direct correlation(s), nor was it meant to generate any comparisons between external examinations in The Bahamas versus those of any other country (A Levels, CXCs, SATs, etc). I am speaking specifically about the **overall performance** (i.e. work ethic) of our students in many of our schools, as compared to that of students in neighboring countries (e.g., the Caribbean). What is it amongst our culture that has enabled a 'D' (plus or minus) average for the last few years, yet other countries can report of their students excellent performances in school? Again, these are the things we must consider prior to "dilly-dallying" over the legalizing of gambling in the Bahamas.
VS says...
Those priorities may seem wrong in your eyes...but in the eyes of the Almighty, we are ALL His Creation. To Him, mistreatment and neglect of animals are no different than that of human beings.
On Horse dies in city street
Posted 7 November 2012, 3:56 p.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
kennethw87,
You need to "feel ashamed" of your poor choice in grammar! Learn to express your thoughts without the use of profanity or 'street lingo', please!
On Horse dies in city street
Posted 7 November 2012, 3:50 p.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
Absolutely ridiculous! The officers (whether they be hospital security or police) who are responsible for guarding these escapees MUST be held accountable. Criminals seem to always be one step ahead of them!
On Man escapes from custody at hospital
Posted 20 October 2012, 6:40 p.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
Must be a slow news day...
On ‘The knife that killed OJ’s wife stashed in Bahamas’
Posted 20 October 2012, 6:34 p.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
You would think these so-called 'journalists' in this country are capable of, at the very least, proofreading their articles prior to submission for publishing, but I digress...
It took approximately seven years for our archaic Justice System to successfully prosecute this man. What a crying shame! But, justice delayed is certainly not justice denied!
On Cop killer jailed for life
Posted 20 October 2012, 6:32 p.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
@ Positive Input,
Accepting a cheque on behalf of the school does not necessarily mean the matter is resolved and all is well. The monies returned to this parent were not to silence her concerns; rather, it was an attempt by the Principal of the school to accept responsibility for the matter - the same responsibility this child's teacher should have accepted when confronted with the situation. Fact is, this type of incident should NEVER have occurred IF there were responsible adult(s) as well as secure measures set in place. We tend to take things for granted in this little Bahamaland. A child missing from the care of a responsible adult for even a brief moment in time is extremely dangerous! It is obvious, then, that this mother debated as to whether or not awareness should be brought to the public on the matter and finally relented. I'm sure she wasn't paid to tell her story, nor does she seem to have a personal vendetta against the institution. She is simply a concerned parent who ultimately chose to speak up, in good conscience, so as to ensure no other parent has to endure a similar situation. You can bet your bottom dollar that any other parent who paid a whole semester's tuition would not only take their money back, but they would also enroll their child in another school!
On Mom's fear as son goes missing from school
Posted 24 September 2012, 12:31 a.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
May God have mercy on this country!
On Police search for murderer
Posted 17 August 2012, 2:46 a.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
I am not one to depend on any government to single-handedly rid this nation of crime, however, one cannot help but to notice that since the May 2012 General Election, crime in this country has experienced a marked increase! Where are your billboards with statistics now, Mr. Prime Minister? I suggest the powers that be come together with both law enforcement (including members of the judicial system), and law-abiding citizens of this nation to suggest ways in which we can both decrease crime and further discourage criminal activities. Crime and Deterrents to Crime: These are matters of a referendum, Mister Speaker!
On Eight armed robberies in a single weekend
Posted 13 August 2012, 8:55 p.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
(cont'd)...Based on the analogy you've provided, PositiveInput, let me ask you this: If you were a fireman on duty at a scene where multiple homes or business establishments were being burnt, which fire would you choose to fight first? Would it be the one in which the building was just engulfed in flames? Or, would it be the one that is nearly burnt to the ground? choose wisely.
On Pastors calling for all gambling to be outlawed
Posted 23 July 2012, 3:49 p.m. Suggest removal
VS says...
Arob,
My initial statement was not meant to draw any direct correlation(s), nor was it meant to generate any comparisons between external examinations in The Bahamas versus those of any other country (A Levels, CXCs, SATs, etc). I am speaking specifically about the **overall performance** (i.e. work ethic) of our students in many of our schools, as compared to that of students in neighboring countries (e.g., the Caribbean). What is it amongst our culture that has enabled a 'D' (plus or minus) average for the last few years, yet other countries can report of their students excellent performances in school? Again, these are the things we must consider prior to "dilly-dallying" over the legalizing of gambling in the Bahamas.
On Pastors calling for all gambling to be outlawed
Posted 23 July 2012, 3:27 p.m. Suggest removal