Daily Archives: Nov 13, 2017
EDITORIAL: LIAT, the joke no one finds funny
On Friday when we heard of strike action by LIAT’s pilots, the first thought that came to mind was…AGAIN?
St George MP says constituents, and not the ABLP will decide his political future
Dean Jonas, Parliamentary Represen-tative for the St. George constituency, has declared that residents in the constituency are the only ones who will be able to determine his candidacy in the next general elections.
Eight in custody from drug and ammunition find
Three men and one woman were detained on Friday during an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sting operation in the Parham area.
What makes a leader?
Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s characterisation of his political rivals as people of modest accomplishments is getting pushed back from the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP).
Peterkin advocates for whistle blowing bylaws
A director of the Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute is calling for whistleblowing or good dispute mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability and effective governance in civil society organisations, private sector associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Sean Bird: A person’s track record is important when entering politics
People seeking public office should have a track record of community service, and their achievements in life should be a prerequisite for the job.
PM: Gov’t makes part payment to Half Moon Bay
“We are hoping that we can negotiate with them and that they can give us some interest relief after which we will make formal arrangements to pay back the interest.”