Category Archives: Blogs by Adrian Gibson

Sad Sacrifices Must Be Made To Follow A Political Calling

Posted on January 8, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go So make the best of this test, and don’t ask why It’s not a question, but a … Continue reading →

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New Year Resolve Required To Energise A Modern Bahamas

Posted on December 31, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson By all accounts, in 2017 the major political parties will no doubt be conducting a scorched earth policy in the lead up to what will likely be a hotly contested general election. I am hopeful that in … Continue reading →

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A Pledge Of Service To My Hometown

Posted on December 28, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Dear Long Islanders, To use the words of founding father Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield, today “my soul is dancing!” Firstly, I want to thank the Executive of the Free National Movement (FNM), the Council and FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis, deputy … Continue reading →

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Why I’M Proud To Stand And Serve Long Islanders And The FNM

Posted on December 17, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson Wow! It is amazing what a week makes in local politics. Last night, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner had her nomination rescinded by the Free National Movement (FNM). The revocation of her nomination came in the wake … Continue reading →

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Revolt In The Ranks Leaves Fnm In Political No Man’s Land

Posted on December 9, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson In the wake of yesterday’s coup d’état within the Free National Movement (FNM), the political landscape in the Bahamas has shifted. The FNM is in a state of flux, it is in a state of alarm. Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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No Place For Political Partisan Ploys When The People Rise Up

Posted on December 3, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson Black Friday was a wonderful day for democracy in the Bahamas. The march was a gathering of Bahamians who – individually and collectively – found their voices and peacefully expressed themselves in a resounding crescendo of dissent. … Continue reading →

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No Prosecution, No Explanation – Again

Posted on December 2, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson must be held to account for the number of ‘nolle prosequis’ being issued by her office. This week, two defendants who were awaiting trial in connection with the gunpoint robbery of Deputy Prime … Continue reading →

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Radical Reforms Required To Improved Public Trust In Our Political System

Posted on November 25, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson The Bahamas’ electoral process and the parliamentary registration procedures are seriously flawed and are in desperate need of a complete overhaul. With the 2017 general election setting up to be a nail-biter, there is clearly a need … Continue reading →

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Political Parties Need To Make Their Mark With New Generation Of Voters

Posted on November 18, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson There is lingering political fatigue that has contributed – in large part – to voter apathy. Voter registration is occurring at a trickle because there are many Bahamians who view both the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and … Continue reading →

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Mitchell’s shame over human rights case

Posted on November 18, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson THE flippant response by Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade, the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell to the complaints of members of the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) should lead every … Continue reading →

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