Category Archives: Blogs by Jerome Pinder

What can the Government do about the state of Cemeteries in the Bahamas?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome R. Pinder ZNS evening news has reported on the deplorable state of Cemeteries in the Country that are becoming overgrown with weeds and vegetation.  No doubt this will lead to an abundance of trash being littered over the graves, seeing … Continue reading →

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How far should the Bahamas Government go when private enterprises fail?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder On Thursday August 26th, The Tribune published an article where MP Fred Mitchell was calling on Government to intervene and protect the welfare of City Markets Employees. Read the entire article here. In the article he was … Continue reading →

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Are the Laws for Bahamians and Foreigners Different in the Bahamas?

Posted on August 14, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder Thursday's Tribune has the following front page article: "Govt bid to put clamp on Nygard." This story has received a fair amount of attention over the last month or two, after a neighbor's house was raided by … Continue reading →

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Justice! Is it a thing of the Past in the Bahamas?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder In today's Tribune (July 28th) in a letter to the Editor, Mr Reuben Sears is crying out over the injustice and ineffective justice system in the Bahamas, and in particular to the murder of his sister's son … Continue reading →

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What next for Justice in the Bahamas Mr. Minister?

Posted on July 18, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder After paying a $300.00 fine, the Barefoot Bandit is gone!  In today's Tribune the Minister of National Security defends the entire process regarding the minimal charge and fine, and the quick extradition back to the United States.  I … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Government at a loss to tackle Crime!

Posted on June 20, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder The daily headlines continue to report on violent crimes, the most recent is Saturday’s headline (June 19th):  “Homicide count hits 41 after man shot dead. Prior to this disturbing headline, the Minister of National Security gave us … Continue reading →

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Why can’t we police the illegal numbers business in The Bahamas?

Posted on May 27, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder In a recent Guardian article entitled "PM to make gambling statement," it is stated that our Prime Minister is distressed and discomforted by our inability to police our laws in the Bahamas with respect to the numbers … Continue reading →

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What Next for the Innocent in The Bahamas?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder The Tribune's headline on Friday May 14th was the following: "Brawl outside murder court."  Once again tempers flared between the family members of the victim and the accused.  Another scum bag brought before the courts for intentionally … Continue reading →

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Jewellery Store Robbery in the Bahamas!

Posted on May 12, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome R Pinder Perhaps the pro-criminal rights advocates can help me with this one. Today's Tribune reported on the three individuals who were charged in the armed robbery of a local jewelery store. I had heard from sources that a … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas finally gets one break for the good guys!

Posted on May 6, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder Each day, whether we realize it or not, we fight a battle with crime.  It affects are everyday life.  Where we go, what we do, and how we do it.  We live behind our bars, roll up are … Continue reading →

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