... there were less single parent homes, and a certain standard of behavior was expected from all. Drifting from the christian values that formed the moral conscience of our society is at the heart of ALL our social problems. Anger and murder are only two manifestations!
If the GPA is lowered to 1.0, even more students would qualify and the FNM can get even more votes in the next election. No need to worry about lowering standards, because the bar is already on the ground!
Nothing is free. Its the middle class that will be crushed with taxes to support this government politicizing education and legally buying votes for the next election. We already spend millions funding "free" public schools and most of the people who graduate are unemployable upon graduation. Throwing taxpayer money at problems never fixes them, but Bahamians sure love "free" stuff!
joeblow says...
So we still want to have murder, just a whole lot less??
On ‘We want murder rate down to 85’
Posted 24 June 2019, 8:25 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Accidental? Just like the deaths of Americans in the Dominican Republic? Sure!
On Italian two: ’Deaths accidental’
Posted 24 June 2019, 8:24 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... there were less single parent homes, and a certain standard of behavior was expected from all. Drifting from the christian values that formed the moral conscience of our society is at the heart of ALL our social problems. Anger and murder are only two manifestations!
On Singer Mdeez believed to be murder victim
Posted 24 June 2019, 8:22 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
If the police donating blood make sure to check for drugs, alcohol and HIV! Especially alcohol!
On Police force shows the way in blood donation challenge
Posted 21 June 2019, 7:30 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
If the GPA is lowered to 1.0, even more students would qualify and the FNM can get even more votes in the next election. No need to worry about lowering standards, because the bar is already on the ground!
On Free tuition grades for university are revealed
Posted 21 June 2019, 3:50 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Yes, few have learned to nurse at the teat of the public treasury with such dignity and grace!
On Dame Marguerite a great example to us all
Posted 21 June 2019, 8:21 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Well, the Rastas already have a monopoly on peanuts, I guess they want to diversify!
On QC Munroe fears a marijuana monopoly
Posted 21 June 2019, 8:02 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Nothing is free. Its the middle class that will be crushed with taxes to support this government politicizing education and legally buying votes for the next election.
We already spend millions funding "free" public schools and most of the people who graduate are unemployable upon graduation. Throwing taxpayer money at problems never fixes them, but Bahamians sure love "free" stuff!
On $21m allocated for tuition fees
Posted 21 June 2019, 7:59 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Whenever there are backlogs for surgical services in the healthcare system this approach should be taken!
This team should be commended!
On 60 patients to have cataract surgery in marathon session
Posted 20 June 2019, 9:25 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The Tribune really has to improve the quality of their reporting!
On Mother’s agony over son’s murder
Posted 20 June 2019, 9:23 a.m. Suggest removal