joeblow 5 years, 1 month ago on ‘Church promoting anti-gay violence’
‘Church promoting anti-gay violence’
Each person must choose their source of morality (views of right and wrong). Those who believe in the bible (or other religions writings) as a basis for morality believe the wisdom in it comes from God (or their god) and the rules are beneficial encouraging a duty to God, family and their fellowman. Those who create a morality based on their feelings, opinions and other ideas or philosophies can constantly shift that morality to suit their purposes. This promotes instability in societies and the human psyche. One need only look at the Bahamas 40 years ago or more when we had a predominantly biblical morality and the Bahamas now with more liberal views. Where this country is now IS NOT progress, by any standard. But, to each his own!
I just wish Bahamians could take pride in being hard working, honest and faithful in their relationships. That would go a long way to turning things around!
Porcupine 5 years, 1 month ago on Blackout misery back for families
Blackout misery back for families
I think many people have given up hope. BPL is just one of the visible failures. Most of the very many failures are hidden. This has led to a situation called learned helplessness. People have turned to taking what they can get and expecting nothing more. I fear this is the future of The Bahamas. There seems to be absolutely no incentive to do better. Sad.
TheMadHatter 5 years, 1 month ago on UPDATED: Suspect dies in police shootout
UPDATED: Suspect dies in police shootout
It is unfortunate that the men and the officers were involved in such a terrible event. I encourage Social Services intervention at an earlier age bracket, even more than they do now. In addition, more church attendance is required by our population in general. We must remember that Jesus came not for the righteous, but to bring sinners to repentance and we must continue to do His work.
moncurcool 5 years, 1 month ago on Where are our new building materials?
Where are our new building materials?
I am sick and tired of people building homes, and then expect the government to replace the home for them. We need to stop this garbage in this society. The government is not responsible for rebuilding or building your home. If you wish to be a homeowner, then you need to make sure cover your property with insurance. It is time we stop this expectation of the government to do for us, what we should do for ourselves.
Well_mudda_take_sic 5 years ago on RBDF arrests Dominican poachers with huge catch
RBDF arrests Dominican poachers with huge catch
By law the vessels seized from foreign fishermen caught poaching in our waters should be sold at public auction at the earliest possible time. And arrangements should be made for the perishable marine products illegally harvested to be quickly processed and packaged for cold storage pending sale at public auction. Law enforcement does not have the ability to give these seized assets to whomever they choose.
professionalbahamian 5 years ago on Potter’s Cay security to rise after sex attack
Potter’s Cay security to rise after sex attack
How about a way for people to get out of the water -Ladders permanently installed at proper intervals?
bahamianson 5 years ago on UPDATED: US Embassy says travel advisory 'unchanged'
UPDATED: US Embassy says travel advisory 'unchanged'
We also need a warning for Bahamians traveling to the states between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Bahamians need to be aware of people in America targeting bahamians shopping in Florida especially . They will watch you and steal everything from your car, van ,or SUV. It is wide as it is long .
Chucky 4 years, 12 months ago on Woman awaiting deportation dies at police station
Woman awaiting deportation dies at police station
Fox investigates how hen died in hen house while being guarded by fox!
BahamaPundit 4 years, 11 months ago on MP Vaughn Miller quits FNM
MP Vaughn Miller quits FNM
The deepest cut was when Minnis refused to pass the FOIA and campaign finance reform. After that, he was done for me. Completely done!!!!
xtreme2x 4 years, 11 months ago on $17m drone deal takes crime fight to the sky
$17m drone deal takes crime fight to the sky
WHAT HAPPEN TO THE OTHER MULTI MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT WITH SHOTSPOTTER
:YOUTUBE.COM ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection System.wmv The Minneapolis Police Department Shotspotter system was recently featured on AOL News in their feature "Digital Justice". The Shotspotter system is a gunfir...
HOW IS THAT WORKING MR DAMES?
NOW ANOTHER MULTIMILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT FOR DRONES. HOW IS THAT GOING TO FIGHT/SOLVE CRIME?
MONEY BETTER SPENT IF IT WAS INVESTED ON ALL LAW OFFICERS, INCLUDED YOU AND COMMISSIONER ON DOWN THE LINE ON TRAINING IN: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT(DEALING WITH PUBLIC IN PROFESSIONAL MANNER),IN CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES.(CARS,BIKE,OFFICE FURNITURE'S AND HAVING A SANITIZED/ CLEAN RESTROOM IN ALL POLICE STATIONS.
MOST IMPORTANTLY CHANGE MIND SET OF ALL SENIOR AND JUNIOR OFFICERS IN DEALING WITH PUBLIC IN MORE FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL WAY. SHOW THE PUBLIC (PEOPLE) THAT YOU ARE GENUINELY CARE AND ARE FRIENDLY.
BY NEW MIND SET, WILL NOT DECREASE POWER/ RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICERS. WE ALL KNOW THEY ARE THE KEEPER OF LAW AND ORDER IN THE LAND.
DO YOU THINK THIS TRAINING WILL COST 17M? EVEN IF IT DOES AM SURE WE WILL SEE SOME POSITIVE RESULTS IN THE ATTITUDE OF PUBLIC ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG PEOPLE...."FOOD FOR THOUGHT"
Economist 4 years, 11 months ago on Crash exposed rescue failings: Emergency Service not in place to deal with deadly crash
Crash exposed rescue failings: Emergency Service not in place to deal with deadly crash
It is always "this is how we do it in The Bahamas". We don't like foreigners telling us what to do and we don't do anything because doing nothing is how we do things in The Bahamas.
It is time we grew up and let some professional and business enterprising foreigners in.
birdiestrachan 4 years, 11 months ago on Patricia Minnis helped raise funds for murdered teen's funeral
Patricia Minnis helped raise funds for murdered teen's funeral
The woman loves the spot light. could she have given without going to the press for a Kodak moment.??
truetruebahamian 4 years, 11 months ago on Five people injured in two separate shooting incidents
Five people injured in two separate shooting incidents
Little sissies with guns! Mama didn't wipe your backside enough and so much of what she missed seeped into your stupid little brains which are so small that they were instantly covered by what she missed.
bahamianson 4 years, 11 months ago on Power cuts reportedly disturb Baha Mar restaurants
Power cuts reportedly disturb Baha Mar restaurants
Is this a trick question? Why is this a.surprise? Welcome to the third world. The phones are.down every week, the internet is terrible, the electricity is crap, the bus system is crap, all government offices give terrible service, there are taxes upon taxes , crime is ridiculous,all policemen are out of shape, and the list goes on. Nothing to see.here folks.
tetelestai 4 years, 11 months ago on 'My honour's deserved - and long overdue'
'My honour's deserved - and long overdue'
Your ungracious example (bathroom) notwithstanding, I have no issues with your dislike of Brave or Fred. Have no issues with your apparent affection for Godfrey. But, please, let's not try to rewrite history here. Godfrey, in his hey day, was the worst of the worst UBP minister/politician. His bipartisanship and loyalty toward a system that disenfranchised the majority of Bahamians - via denial of education, his overt and willing support of a system that treated the majority as third class citizens and his abject discontent for the majority (all documented, google before you respond to me) is not "the opposition saying stuff to hurt {me}". These are just hard facts. In my view, he, as is the case with many current and past recipients, do not deserve this honour. It is unfortunately another example of a pathetic case of the black man "rewarding" his tormentor because, in this instance, he gave us a sailboat or two. Disappointing, but not surprising.
RealTalk 4 years, 11 months ago on Police beating videos spark debate
Police beating videos spark debate
The year 2020 and the police is still beating black people like its slavery! You can't make this stuff up. If someone is refusing to be arrested, there are many other alternatives to subdue them especially when you have 5 police officers and 1 suspect. But to repeatedly hit him with a baton and punch him is not the way to go!
P.M. Minnis says he wants to fight corruption. Well, I am urging P.M. Minnis to personally step and look at this situation. Some police has picked up the dirty ways and is not here to protect and serve. They are here to extort and bully!
You have no right to physically beat someone's child if they aren't a physical threat to you. When a CRIME IS COMMITTED, you are suppose to DETAIN, ARREST, and CHARGE THE INDIVIDUAL. NOT BEAT, BLOODY, DETAIN, ARREST and CHARGE!
ThisIsOurs 4 years, 11 months ago on Police beating videos spark debate
Police beating videos spark debate
"Bahamian mother, Sherry Knowles, told The Tribune the police officers should not be condemned for doing their job. "We don’t know what the boys them do"
That's just it, there's nothing they could have done to warrant the beating. Literally nothing. Murder, rape, nothing. Thats why family members dont conduct trials. Punishment is supposed to be given in absence of heightened emotions, that's in households and in public. It prevents abuse. Police apprehend and the courts decide punishment. If that boy who apparently simply didn't move fast enough and got hit in the head for his troubles had died from some brain trauma, what would Mrs Knowles be saying? Maybe he deserved to die because he.....? I am almost positive that no policeman is trained to beat people in the head or back with a Billy club.
The commissioner and the Minister need to condemn this in no uncertain terms and not this we're still studying the video or just punishing the ones who got caught. Marvin Pratt is still missing and most likely dead. Last seen being taken into police custody.
John 4 years, 11 months ago on Police beating videos spark debate
Police beating videos spark debate
All of the boys that were beaten, like runaway slaves, came forward and said they were NOT involved in any crime Or disorderly behavior at Junkanoo but they were beaten by police anyway. In fact one explained to the officers that beat him that he had just had hip surgery and should not be beaten. The officer struck him to the ground anyway with his fist then beat him across his hip with his night stick. And the beatings recorded on video were not the only ones. After the boys were beaten,they were told to run and as they did, they ran into another group of officers Who beat them again. One of the videos shows one of the boys being struck down to the ground and another cracked across his skull by police until blood spurts. Anyone who agrees with police acting like vicious, wild hogs, doesn’t have the interest of this country at heart. If they behave like this in public image what they do behind close doors. In fact one of the police officers allegedly told the boys after beating them ‘ Run, and if I see you again, I will take you for a ride and make you disappear!’ Is that what happened to Marvin Smith, who allegedly went missing while in police custody? Some of the bloggers here could care less because a white woman can kill her husband, get charged and convicted, sent to jail, then can walk out of jail and leave the country. The Justice in this country is worse than it was in South Africa befor Nelson Mandela became president and ended apartheid. Both Marvin Dames and the COP needs to be investigated.
Well_mudda_take_sic 4 years, 11 months ago on Police beating videos spark debate
Police beating videos spark debate
In any civilized country the police commissioner would have been made to immediately resign and the law enforcement officers directly involved in these criminal acts would have been immediately suspended from duty pending a timely investigation, most likely resulting in their dismissal.
The video clearly shows no apparent threat to the lives of the police officers involved in this outrageous incident. The brutality here speaks volumes about what is likely going on every day in our criminal justice system.
Marvin Dames is a big proponent of CCTV so we must ask ourselves why hasn't he argued for CCTV to be placed in all areas of our police stations where apprehended individuals are handled and/or kept by law enforcement authorities. The same goes for our prison. Meanwhile not a peep from Minnis.
birdiestrachan 6 years, 3 months ago on Lucayan - we’ll hit a home run
Lucayan - we’ll hit a home run
This man does not mention what the government will pay to renovate the hotel. Is that amount in their budget?. here in lies the problem. which he and his government ignores. also the operation cost. It will not be a game and they will realize it soon enough when the bucket comes up empty.
persons with vision consider all . not just the purchase cost. He has to do better , because he knows better. The spin will not do.