Opinion, Politics
In simple terms subsidies are a waste of taxpayer dollars. The Bahamas has seen no end of ideas to protect Bahamian farmers (read about some the United States recent subsidy boondoggles here http://bit.ly/JxTd7l) yet, the consultants, bureaucrats and politicians...News, Politics
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes swore in the Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie as the fifth prime minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas during an Appointment Ceremony at Government House, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, one day after the...Politics
I am, pleased to join you this morning to launch the Teachers’ Aides Programme which is designed to support the government-operated school system in a meaningful way over the next 52 weeks. I congratulate the more than 300 individuals selected to participate in this...Politics
We meet today to make an announcement about the terms upon which members of the public service may purchase shares and become owners in the Arawak Port Development Company (ADP). The terms I shall outline have never before been offered to public servants; we expect...Politics
With elections constitutionally required by May 2012, we knew it had to start and as usual the political propaganda is predictable. The first group through the neighbourhood so far is the Democratic National Alliance – The DNA, and their standard bearer for...Politics
I am happy to extend best wishes to Bahamians everywhere. On behalf of all Bahamians I extend a warm welcome to all persons visiting with us during this special season. Christmas is a joyous time of year in The Bahamas. In addition to decorating our homes and...