Monday, August 20, 2012
By Dennis Dames: The issue of political victimization in the Bahamian society is a grim one - which every political party that ruled The Bahamas is guilty of. Healing and resolution will only come when the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), Free National Movement (FNM), and the United Bahamian Party... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Free National Movement (FNM), Charles Maynard and North Abaco Bye-election
By Dennis Dames: The official opposition Free National Movement (FNM) has raised the stakes tremendously for the upcoming by-election in north Abaco by sacrificing their Chairman – Charles Maynard. Like a confident gambler in a poker game, the party has gone all-in in the Abacos. Will the... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 27, 2012
The political victimizers of my life...
By Dennis Dames: We are indeed living in some seriously interesting times in The Bahamas, where chief political victimizers like Hubert Alexander Ingraham and his band of political yes men and women – now find themselves in the victims’ seat. I am one of those Bahamians who have politically and... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Post Mortem of the 2012 General Election in The Bahamas
By Dennis Dames We have had two one-term governments in a row; which is a reflection of the shifting political times in The Bahamas - in my view. The Bahamian electorate is clearly more aware and wiser, and we hold those who seek to represent us to a higher standard than yesteryear. This is no... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Preliminary autopsy report on the May 07, 2012 election in The Bahamas
By Dennis Dames: The following in my preliminary autopsy report on the May 07, 2012 general election - which resulted in the crushing defeat of the Free National Movement (FNM) party and its now deflated leader, Hubert Alexander Ingraham. Firstly, it was a people’s victory - more than a Progressive... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Dennis Dames on the dirty conflicting ways of Bahamian Politicians
By Dennis Dames: The response of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) deputy leader; Mr. Philip “Brave” Davis - to the question of conflict of interest in relations to his law firm’s connection to the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), instigates more questions than answers. Mr. Davis was quoted as... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Let peace reign in The Bahamas through the 2012 election season and beyond
By Dennis Dames: I was delighted today to have read the message of peace by the Free National Movement’s candidate for Killarney; the Hon. Hubert Minnis. He wrote about allowing calm heads to prevail this election season and beyond. It’s a point worth repeating by all responsible politicians in the... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Mitt Romney vs Barack Obama - November 2012
By Dennis Dames: Mitt Romney is expected to eventually win the 2012 Republican presidential nomination; but not before a long and lackluster show designed to enhance the victor’s chances of defeating the incumbent Democratic President, Barack Obama. Despite Rick Santorum’s recent victories in the... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Haitian President Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly's visit to The Bahamas...
By Dennis Dames: The recent visit by the president of Haiti, Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly to The Bahamas - has created the perfect non-issue for political parties that are grasping at straws. The Haitian President advised Bahamian voters of Haitian descent to simply vote for the party and... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Whitney Houston is my number one angel until forever passes away
By Dennis Dames: Whitney Houston was my secret lover; the only woman who delivered joy to my heart and soul with her profoundly gifted voice. I could recall telling many of my girl friends that Whitney is the only woman on earth that makes me cry with sacred delight; many of them never forgot this... Sign in to see full entry.