Mission PAWsible in The Bahamas

Questions about Mission PAWsible from an Animinal Owner in The Bahamas

By Jessica Robertson

Nassau, The Bahamas

Let me start by saying I’m grateful we as a country are finally taking long overdue steps to begin addressing this situation.  Penalties are now in place… let’s hope there’s some actual enforcement because we know how we generally lack in that area.

But none of the news stories nor this post by the Ministry provide key information that can lead to compliance -

My biggest question is what’s the purpose of getting a dog licensed other than putting $11 into the general fund?  How does my filling out a form for my dog and putting a numbered tag on their collars actually solve the problems we have with stray dogs, dogs not properly secured in homes, dogs not being properly cared for?

Then the basics:

Where does a dog owner go to register their dog?

What information is required?

This post at least lets us know it’s $11… do you take cash or is it credit card only?

What are the hours?

Given that there is this push for compliance are there evening or Saturday sessions since many Bahamians can’t get away from work during the week to run personal errands?

Are you doing pop ups across the island to accommodate owners who don’t have cars and can’t easily get to your office (wherever that actually is)

Is the license actually valid for a year from purchase or do these expire at the end of the calendar year?

And now….

It’s 2026.  Why is this not an online process?Mygateway has worked perfectly well for so many other ministries, departments and processes.

Or Why not set it up so that licensing is done through veterinary clinics so we know these dogs actually exist and are being cared for.

Also, We have a whole new innovation ministry…. Surely they can knock together a better system.

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August 31, 2026 - Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas: Today marked the official launch of Mission PAWsible; a national initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources focused on responsible pet ownership, public education, compliance, enforcement, animal welfare and safer communities.

The campaign represents a shift from reacting after incidents occur to putting stronger preventative measures in place.  Through education, community outreach, partnerships and enforcement of the Animal Protection and Control framework, Mission PAWsible will work to reduce roaming and stray dogs, strengthen responsible ownership, and protect both people and animals across The Bahamas.

A key part of Phase One is a 30-day amnesty period from September 1 through September 30, 2026.  During this period, dog owners are being encouraged to become compliant, with dog registration/licensing available free of charge.  After the amnesty period ends, the licensing fee will be $11, and citations will begin to be issued for breaches of the law, including offences relating to unlicensed dogs, roaming dogs, lack of identification, unleashed dogs in public places and other violations.

The press conference brought together senior Ministry officials, Animal Control, veterinary professionals and key animal-welfare partners, including:

Hon. Jomo Campbell, Minister of Agriculture & Marine Resources; Janice Miller, Permanent Secretary; Evette Evans, Under Secretary; Julianna Braynen, Deputy Permanent Secretary; Dr. Jason Sands, Director of Agriculture; Dr. Suzette Lyn, Senior Veterinary Officer; Pearline Jones, Officer in Charge of Animal Control / Police Reserve K9 Unit; Kevin Laing, Senior Animal Control Officer; Lissa McCombe, BAARK; Percy Grant, Bahamas Humane Society; Kim Aranha, President, Bahamas Humane Society; Dr. Peter Bizzell, Veterinary Medical Board; Dr. Daniel Katz, Director, Bahamas Humane Society; and Dr. Somatie Inderdeo, Director of Veterinary Services, BAHFSA.

Mission PAWsible will continue to expand through public education, school and community engagement, veterinary and pet-supply partnerships, and stronger enforcement measures designed to encourage compliance and responsible animal ownership.

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A Socialist and Capitalist World

EVERY COUNTRY IS SOCIALIST AND EVERY COUNTRY IS CAPITALIST!

POLICY ADVICE NOTE 306-26 Re: GOLDING’s “SOCIALISM TURN” NEED NOT BE TO MANLEY’s

By Professor Gilbert Morris

Socialism and Capitalism are the two Ghosts of political science and economics: people who think they believe in either speak the resolve of ole time religion about the virtues of one and the vices of the other: both of them - as I would tell even PhD students - talk mostly nonsense.

EVERY COUNTRY IS SOCIALIST AND EVERY COUNTRY IS CAPITALIST!

Britain made its money by Elizabeth I sending Sir Francis Drake - her cousin - to steal the resources which were stolen from native peoples by the Dutch, Portuguese and the Spanish.  Colonialism and enslavement is literally theft in a grand scale.  In Britain’s entry into China they became the largest drug dealers in the history of the universe, selling Opium to destabilise China; which succeeded for a time…just as the U.S. did in the Afghanistan invasion; facilitating the Northern Alliance in selling Opium!

In 1898, for no reason the U.S. invaded Philippines and Cuba, stole Puerto Rico and Hawaii…tried to steal Panama.  Controlled much of south and Central America all for a few families.  Senator Mitt Romneys family made their money through Bain Capital in this manner as did the Dulles family etc.  They stopped to invade Haiti and steal its resources.  And since WII - if you think that’s too far in time - Britain wanted Iranian oil.  So it got the U.S. to overthrow a democratic Iran to steal its oil.  The entire Cold War was a psych-op in which it was a hot war for third world resources.  During this time, the US, UK, Canada, Japan, France-Germany all used protectionism to prevent competition and violence against third world nations that sought to advance.

Where is the capitalism there?

Manley’s socialism was half baked nonsense…much as we all loved him.  Utter nonsense.  Mishmash of pan-Africanism, misunderstood Marxism, all run in a plantation colonial economic model, he never bothered to change.  And that’s the difference between those post-colonial nations that thrived and those that didn’t: the ones that thrived changed the system they inherited; just as Boukman Dutty - a Jamaican - told Toussaint L’Ouverture in 1791!

The best countries in the world are social democracies of varying degrees and none of them are in the G7: Switzerland, Singapore, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Nw Zealand (Cayman is amongst their number as a well run country…but less of a social experiment).

In everyone of those countries, you would have a better life than wherever you are now in the Caribbean.  Lee Kuan Yew insisted that he was a Socialist and a limited Social Democrat.  People forget, Malaysia was supposed to be the name of the Malaya-Singapore Federation: SIA added to Malaya was for Singapore: the Malaysia!

The reason Singapore and Malaysia split is because Lee Kuan Yew demanded that all policies must life everyone at the same time and Malaysia wanted dominant ethnic groups to dominate.  Lee Kuan Yew said no!  He insisted that the only for a small nation to become exceptional was for everyone to share in the propensity.  Singapore is not a Christian nation or a religious one.  Yet it adheres to Matthew 25 gospel - feed the hungry, clothed the naked, visit the sick and the poor - more than any Christian nation on earth.  The U.S. tears itself apart over affirmative action, but Lee Kuan Yew built Affirmative Action into its constitution, with the goal that everyone must share in prosperity.

Just yesterday, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that between birth and 18, every Singapore family will receive $70,000 per child.  Many families in the Caribbean don’t earn that amount in 10 years.  Singapore got its independence about the same time as Jamaica.  Yet Singapore is nearly 40 times richer than all of CARICOM combined…when we take its GDP and its Sovereign Fund together with its national savings GLC and Provident Fund.  This is all from a socialist nation that is clearly capitalist in the best way…as is Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and Sweden all of which are 10 times of more richer than all of CARICOM and has a better quality of life and standard of living better health, education and lower crime than all of Europe, the U.S. and the Caribbean.

So if Hon. Mr. Golding MP is talking about Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands socialism, get the old Soviet Union out of your head.

I challenge my students on this all the time.  I say what make you say China is Communist…what does it mean.  China has better education and healthcare, cleaner better cities, greater technologies, better infrastructure, people own their homes and pay property tax once when they buy it..and live in low crime… areas with parks and increasingly alternative energy…so what is communist.  They say well, it’s the politics.  I say alright.  I grant you that in the Politburo, leaders are appointed, not elected.  But China has more elections than the rest of the world combined and those leaders have to perform.  Every member of XI Jinping’s cabinet has managed a province larger than the U.S. and successfully.

This does not mean we can’t debate the merits of systems.  But in most cases, it’s the mix of systems we are debating without admitting it.

If Hon. Mr. Golding MP is referring to social democracies which are the best managed most prosperous, most democratic nations in the world - with Singapore leading the way - he should say so!

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Questions for The Bahamas Power and Light (BPL)

A Timely Call for Executives of The Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) to Account to The Bahamian People and Nation

TO BAHAMAS POWER AND LIGHT WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE CORRUPT GOVERNMENT:

By Charlotte Green
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas

Kyle Wilson should not be the primary person explaining BPL’s payroll system.  He is the union president.  He can defend his members, explain working conditions, and speak to why workers may have been required to work extensive overtime.  But he does not control BPL’s payroll, approve the corporate budget, or run BPL’s internal financial controls.

The people that Bahamians should demand answers from are:

1. Toni Pratt, BPL CEO — she should be front and centre.  BPL itself identifies Pratt as CEO as recently as June/July 2026.

2. Christina Alston, BPL Executive Chairman — the board has governance and oversight responsibility.  BPL identifies Alston as Executive Chairman in its 2026 material.

3. Daphne Simmons, Director of Human Resources — HR should explain the overtime rules, approval process, limits, and whether the hours complied with BPL policy.  BPL identified Simmons as HR Director in April 2026.

4. Chandrice Ferguson, CFO — Finance should explain how hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime passed through payroll and financial controls and who authorized those expenditures.  BPL identified Ferguson as CFO in 2026.

5. Chantal Williams, Chief Audit Executive — Internal Audit should be able to say whether the payments were audited, whether appropriate controls were followed, and whether any irregularity was actually found.

6. Anthony Christie, COO and the relevant operational managers — because somebody in Operations would have had to determine that these employees were needed for those extraordinary hours.  BPL identifies Christie as COO in its 2026 releases.

7. Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis, as the minister whose portfolio includes relations with BPL, should answer the broader public-policy and governance questions surrounding a state-owned utility.

And here is the big question I think Bahamians are missing:

Don't ask Kyle Wilson, “Why did you make that much overtime?”  Ask BPL management: “WHY DID YOU NEED AN EMPLOYEE TO WORK ENOUGH OVERTIME TO EARN THAT MUCH MONEY, AND WHO APPROVED EVERY HOUR?”

Because if the overtime was authorized, documented and legitimately worked, then the bigger story isn't necessarily the employee collecting it.  The bigger story becomes BPL's management and staffing: Why was that level of overtime necessary?  Why weren't additional employees scheduled?  Was there a shortage of skilled workers?  Were repeated outages, emergencies and generation problems driving overtime?  Who signed the overtime sheets?  What controls were in place?

And before anybody labels these employees corrupt or thieves, BPL needs to tell the public whether there was actually fraud, falsification or unauthorized payment.  A large number alone does not establish any of those things.

BAHAMIANS!  That's where WE should put the pressure: CEO. Board. HR. Finance. Audit. Operations.  They have the records.  They approved the system.  THEY need to answer.

Kyle is not the one to question.  Stop being distracted because yall are distracted especially if you are not questioning the chain of command or holding them accountable and asking the right questions to the right people.

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The Blessed and Eternal Spirit of Fidelism Universally Honoured

The Birth and Life of Fidelism in Our Awesome World...

Deo Adjuvante, Non Timendum

“With God as My Helper, I Have Nothing to Fear”

August 13, 2026

Nassau, The Bahamas

FIDELISM

Happy birthday Papi!

By Dr. Kevin J. Turnquest-Alcena

Fidelism, an enduring ideological phenomenon, was born nearly a century ago, completely transforming the geopolitics of the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa.  It irrevocably altered Cuba’s trajectory: over 3,000 institutions originate from this legacy and stand today as monuments of resilience, progress, and visionary leadership.

Fidelism demands reverence, admiration, and a salutation gilded in gold, echoing across time like a clarion call to solidarity.  This is not merely political doctrine; it is a metaphysical brotherhood and an unbreakable solidarity, unparalleled anywhere else in the world.  It springs from love for humanity, fused with sterling wisdom and geopolitical sagacity, giving birth to an enduring ideology that strides alongside us even now.

Cuba evokes fascination, a nation shaped, as myth tells it, in the Yucatán Mountains of Mexico, a mystical crucible giving rise to an unmistakable creation: a pillar forged of Teflon-like strength, impervious to erosion, resonating with perpetual excellence.  The spirit of Fidelism persists in perpetual motion, immortal in ethos.

On August 13, 1926, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born in Birán, Cuba.  On November 25, 2016, he departed this world, yet his presence remains undiminished.  On his birthday, the Commander in Chief salutes comrades past and present, his strategic insight forever priming us to defeat any adversary.  In the spiritual realm, he salutes those who stood with him, for true brotherhood transcends death itself.

Voices of Praise and Solidarity

From Africa came unwavering praise.  As Nelson Mandela profoundly expressed in 1991:

“What other country has such a history of selfless behavior as Cuba has shown for the people of Africa?…  What country has ever needed help from Cuba and has not received it?”

This sentiment was echoed by Thomas Sankara, who saw Cuba and Fidelism as sources of inspiration, sending hundreds of Burkinabé youth to Cuba for education and professional training.

Fidel Castro himself declared:

“A revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past.”

Marcus Garvey reminded us:

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”

On brotherhood, we recall the timeless words of Henry van Dyke:

“A brother is a friend given by Nature.”

This is the essence of Fidelism, brotherhood not born of blood, but of shared struggle, sacrifice, and purpose.

Culminating Invocation

You must recognize that the enemy will relentlessly peddle propaganda against the great nation of Cuba, but the unwavering spirit of Fidel, grounded in stoic endurance, will never allow them to strangle or derail the indomitable Cuban spirit of success.  There is a mystical order guarding Cuba’s destiny, one forged in history, faith, and sacrifice.

We thank Fidelism for educating the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia; for training our engineers, teachers, and doctors; for advancing computer science, fostering global strategic partnerships, and leading in biological research.  Cuban brigades came to our aid during COVID, faithful even under the criminally cruel embargo.

Fidelism is not simply a movement; it is a living phenomenon.  Cuba can never be defeated, for the spiritual world protects her, and the blood of her people forever acknowledges the country’s sacrifices for the betterment of humankind.

Fidelism will never be defeated.  Solidarity will never perish.  Happy Birthday, Papi, your spirit still breathes among us.

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The Poor Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)

THIS WAS BOUND TO OCCUR: NONE OF OUR COURTS ARE RESPECTED IN OUR HOME JURISDICTIONS.  THEY ORIGINATED BY ACCIDENT OR CIRCUMSTANCE AND THE CARIBBEAN COURT (CARICOM COURT) IS A WORSE VERSION OF OUR POORLY STRUCTURED NATIONAL COURTS!  AND SADLY - DESPITE OUR HABIT IN THE CARIBBEAN OF JUST CLAIMING SOMEONE IS A GREAT JUDGE - NO ONE ON THAT COURT HAS THE GRAVITAS TO HEAL THIS SITUATION BECAUSE NONE HAVE ARCHIVED ANYTHING UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC CAN ANCHOR SUFFICIENT INSTITUTIONAL TRUST!

POLICY ADVICE NOTE 304-26 Re: THE PROPER ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL COURTS

By Professor Gilbert Morris

The eastern Caribbean court has distinguished itself as productive of insight judgements of superior judicial integrity.  The Caribbean court - a creature of CARICOM has not!

Why?

 

Both courts were poorly established:

1. In CARICOM, there is no a single member state in which the courts are regarded highly by citizens

2. The mantra for establishment was not we have a new judicial insight…so let’s build a court on that.  Rather it was a negative default posture that said, instead of the Privy Council, let’s establish a court!

3. But that is not a proper philosophical or rational ground upon which to establish a court; as a default mode from the colonial system.

4. What is CARICOM Jurisprudence…what is the new philosophical thinking and what are its 3 or 5 principles that - as a starting point - distinguishes it from what was there before?

The reason CARICOM could not distinguish a new jurisprudential model is that in none of the 15 member states have the national courts established a judicial mantra that is distinct.  There are no distinct, law journal articles or law books in the region of sufficient depth to initiate and announce a new jurisprudence.

Mr Justice Benjamin Cardozo of the U.S. Supreme Court 1932-1938, wrote “The Nature of the Judicial Process” extended from his Yale Lectures, where he outlined four modes for judicial interpretation:

The Four Methods of Interpretation

1. Method of Philosophy: Follows the path of logical progression and legal consistency, extending past rules to their logical conclusions.

2. Method of History: Traces the historical origin and evolution of a legal rule to see how past traditions should guide current meaning.

3. Method of Custom: Looks at community habits, social standards, and business practices to shape rules that reflect everyday behavior.

4. Method of Sociology: Prioritizes social justice, community welfare, and public utility, allowing the judge to act somewhat like a legislator when filling gaps in the law.

Before that, Blacks Law Dictionary in the English Legal Tradition was the foundational test for English law.

Where is our text that gathers up our experience and judicial insights in a single or series of documents?

What judicial philosophy are we following and what judicial formulas are we cultivating in our judgements?

We have no clue!

We just wanted a court based on racial ideology and this is exposed in the shocking irony that we establish a court merely to reject the British Privy Council, but in the new court our judges carry British titles.

Therefore, we want to reject the British courts but we are not sufficiently confident to establish our own titles to the extent that we need them, which exposes a fundamental insecurity to the point of schizophrenia!

We know that in CARICOM member states, 90 plus percentage of cases against governments fail, the opposite of what happens in the legitimate system like New Zealand, which has the finest court system in earth followed by Australia.

In our systems, governments ignore the courts, there is no leverage for the courts to compel compliance because of our corrupt systems and the citizen is thus disadvantaged by a government that disobeys the courts.

What if instead, before we established courts like the Caribbean Court of Justice (it should be “CARICOM Court of Justice”), we:

1. Commissioned an audit of the court systems of the 15 member states…so that the clams, complaints and concerns of citizens are assessed transparently?  That would have generated an immediate trust factor for the courts.

2. Commissioned a series of forensic articles on the assessment and a theory of CARICOM constitutional law and Jurisprudence?

3. Collected those articles into a book and follow that by inviting CARICOM graduate scholars to write research papers on those papers and the book.  That would have produced a deep intellectual foundation for a CARICOM Court of Justice”

4. Now imagine we established at UWI, a CARICOM judicial college, at which all those articles, books and research papers became the curriculum?  That would unify a judicial philosophy as the foundation of a new court system based on a CARICOM social and institutional perspective, rooted in the citizen’s experience with our judicial culture: that is literally the meaning of “jurisprudence”.  Failing to do that means we are just hacking through with no anthropological or cultural foundation to our institutional basis for the court except we want our own tings…and yet with British titles.

5. If we followed my proscription, when it was time to seek judges for the ‘CARICOM Court of Justice’, we would cross examine them in some CARICOM wide judicial hearing, determining whether they adhered to our judicial philosophy and how they adhered.  This cultivates trust in the institution and by this means, the CARICOM Court feels owned by CARICOM citizens.  We failed to take this approach because of our slapdash method of doing things, which is a reprobate and retrograde approach to institutional establishment.

I’ll not entertain the nonsense we usually prattle in which we say “oh I know judge so and so, he’s my friend and I can speak for him”.  How the devil is your private perspective or delusion sociology?  It is exactly that character of institutions that they don’t depend upon and cannot be defended by personal opinion.

CARICOM member politics is strickened by patronage, partisanship, economic oligarchy and plutocracy.

We are a series of cronyocracies!

As such, and implicitly, any legitimate CARICOM court would almost necessarily begin with astonishingly clarifying rulings against our governments, clearing out the old plantation structures which we never changed and constituent with a new judicial thinking…founded on our own texts and philosophical writings…we would remaking CARICOM societies according to a new judicial model as happened in the U.K. in the Somerset Case in 1772 and in the U.S. in Marbury V. Madison 1803.

Until we learn the meaning of institutional development and the process of anthropologising our institutional establishment, we’ll merely copycat existing institutions by default, right down to copying their titles. 

Professor Gilbert Morris

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FIDELISM Celebrated

Happy 100th Birthday in advance, Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz (1926–2016).  Your place in history remains secure

Deo Adjuvante, Non Timendum

“With God as My Helper, I Have Nothing to Fear”

FIDELISM- CENTENARIAN 

By Dr. Kevin J. Turnquest-Alcena
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas

“All the glory in the world fits in a kernel of corn.” — Antonio Maceo

As the world approaches the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz on August 13, 2026, humanity is presented with an opportunity to reflect upon the endurance of a man whose stoicism, conviction, and unwavering resolve continue to provoke admiration and debate across continents.

Whether viewed through the prism of history, geopolitics, or social transformation, Fidel Castro remains one of the most consequential figures of the twentieth century.

Congratulations are extended in anticipation of his centenary birthday, while acknowledging that his steadfastness under extraordinary pressure has earned recognition from millions throughout the global community.

Today, more than ever, the Republic of Cuba must remain resolute.

Nations that refuse to surrender their sovereignty often attract those who circle like vultures, waiting for weakness, isolation, or collapse.

Yet Cuba has endured decades of adversity through discipline, sacrifice, and national resilience.

The international community should recognize Cuba’s contributions to medicine, disaster relief, education, scientific advancement, and international solidarity, while seeking constructive engagement that enables the Cuban people to prosper in dignity.

As José Martí wisely declared, “The homeland is humanity.”

That timeless principle reminds us that the welfare of one nation ultimately contributes to the welfare of all.

The legendary Zulu King Shaka kaSenzangakhona is traditionally credited with the maxim: “Never leave an enemy behind, or it will rise again to fly at your throat.”

Though born from military strategy, it also illustrates an enduring truth about vigilance, perseverance, and preparedness in the face of relentless challenges.

Fidelism, an enduring ideological phenomenon, was born nearly a century ago, completely transforming the geopolitics of the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa.

It irrevocably altered Cuba’s trajectory.

Thousands of institutions, schools, hospitals, research centres, and international partnerships emerged from this legacy and continue to symbolize resilience, progress, and visionary leadership.

Fidelism demands reverence, admiration, and a salutation gilded in gold, echoing across time like a clarion call to solidarity.

It represents, to its supporters, more than political doctrine.

It is an expression of fraternity, sacrifice, and international cooperation.

Rooted in a belief that nations should assist one another beyond political boundaries, Fidelism has influenced generations throughout the developing world.

On August 13, 1926, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born in Birán, Cuba.

On November 25, 2016, he departed this world, yet his historical presence remains unmistakable.

As his centenary approaches, many continue to reflect upon the legacy of a leader who inspired admiration, criticism, and passionate debate across the international community.

Voices of Praise and Solidarity

Nelson Mandela observed:

“What other country has such a history of selfless behavior as Cuba has shown for the people of Africa?… What country has ever needed help from Cuba and has not received it?”

José Martí reminded us:

“The homeland is humanity.”

Marcus Garvey declared:

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”

Martin Luther King Jr. taught:

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”

Kwame Nkrumah proclaimed:

“The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.”

Patrice Lumumba affirmed:

“History will one day have its say.”

Thomas Sankara encouraged Africa to pursue dignity through self-reliance, education, and courage, principles that inspired cooperation with Cuba in the training of students and professionals.

Fidel Castro himself declared:

“A revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past.”

Culminating Invocation

History demonstrates that powerful nations often become the subject of intense criticism, political rivalry, and competing narratives.

Cuba has experienced this reality for decades.

Nevertheless, its resilience, its educated people, and its enduring contributions to medicine, education, and international humanitarian missions continue to command the respect of many around the world.

We acknowledge Cuba’s assistance in training doctors, engineers, teachers, scientists, and other professionals across the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and beyond.

Cuban medical brigades rendered assistance during global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, while scientific institutions advanced biotechnology and vaccine research under exceptionally difficult circumstances.

As Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday approaches, history invites both reflection and thoughtful dialogue about his legacy and Cuba’s place in the modern world.

Whatever one’s political perspective, few can deny the profound influence Cuba has exercised upon global affairs over the past century.

Fidelism, to its adherents, remains more than a political philosophy.

It is a continuing expression of solidarity, resilience, and national determination.

Happy 100th Birthday in advance, Comandante.  Your place in history remains secure.

24 July, 2026

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The Political Contempt of Bahamian Teachers in The Bahamas

Discourteous Politics in Public Education in The Bahamas

The Bahamas Government Disrespectful to Bahamian Teachers.  A slap in the face!

The Deputy Prime Minister in his dual role of Minister of Education announceed that the government has negotiated a partnership with the government of Ghana for the Bahamas to receive 300 Ghanaian teachers.  This is a slap in the face to teachers across our nation.

The very fact that the Bahamian public in general and the Bahamas Union of Teachers in particular became aware of such an agreement via a social media post of a foreign diplomat speaks to the lack of consultation and fundamental disrespect the government continues to show our educators.  Additionally, Bahamian teachers are still waiting to be hired and compensated for benefits owed to them and the government in this current budget has not adequately funded the Teacher Cadet Programme.

The government has executed an educational policy without consulting with strategic Bahamian stakeholders.  Further, there is no clarity or communication on costs to the Bahamian people and no clear understanding of the parameters of the policy including teacher placement, assigment of subject matter or location.

The government has a duty and responsibility to consult and not dismiss important partners in our national educational discourse and development.  “Progress” demands consulation, transparency but most of all respect.

Sunday 12 July, 2026

From Shanendon E. Cartwright

Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition in The Bahamas - Free National Movement (FNM)