Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Aug 24, 2008	The Signing Date Of The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Between CARIFORUM States and The European Community (EC) Is Still Uncertain
Date for EPA signing still unclear: By Stacia Browne - FIRST it was to be signed in July then the date was postponed to September 2. Yet it now appears that the signing of the controversial Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will come off sometime in September, although a later date is...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Aug 18, 2008	The Bahamas Is “Adrift” Says Bahamian Anglican Archbishop - Drexel Gomez
The Nation Is “Adrift” Says Archbishop Gomez: By TAMARA McKENZIE- Nassau, Bahamas: Archbishop Drexel Gomez: A prominent religious leader known not to mince words declared on Sunday that the Bahamas is presently "drifting" and he is not entirely optimistic about its future. "I...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Jul 9, 2008	The Bloody Drumbeat Of Crime and A Young Sovereign Bahamas
This Independence Day, Bahamas: Bahama Journal Editorial - Nassau, Bahamas: Even as our people celebrate Independence, they are being obliged to note and understand that the popular tourist myth of their country and the wider Caribbean as a string of island paradises is being undermined...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Jun 7, 2008	The empire’s hypocritical politics
Reflections of Fidel: IT would be dishonest of me to remain silent after hearing the speech Obama delivered on the afternoon of May 23 at the Cuban American National Foundation created by Ronald Reagan. I listened to his speech, as I did McCain’s and Bush’s. I feel no resentment towards...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  May 16, 2008	The Situation of The Bahamian Youth in The Bahamas
A State of Crisis: Growing Problems Facing Youth: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: The country is in a state of crisis due to the situation of its youth, Chairman of the Juvenile Panel Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans asserted Wednesday night. "The future is at risk and so we...... [view]

Posted By:  ojeremen Posted On:  May 5, 2008	Endangered Candidates
The Democratic People’s Party in Sokoto State is back in court, challenging the decision of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to re-field Alhaji Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako and Alhaji Mukhtari Shehu Shagari as its candidate for the fresh governorship election By Tony Orilade/Abuja...... [view]

Posted By:  ojeremen Posted On:  May 5, 2008	Crowned Again
Admiral Murtala Nyako (retd) wins the re-run of the Adamawa State governorship election, bringing into focus the question of the future political relevance of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar By Desmond Utomwen& Ben Adaji For about 61 days, the hope of ousted Governor Murtala Nyako to...... [view]

Posted By:  ojeremen Posted On:  May 5, 2008	Goodnight, Man Of Courage
Nigerians from all walks of life doff their hats for Yoruba and Afenifere leader, Chief Abraham Adesanya, who passed on last month at the age of 85 By Francis Ottah Agbo Chief Abraham Aderibigbe Adesanya, former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Yoruba leader was born on...... [view]

Posted By:  ojeremen Posted On:  Apr 29, 2008	House Row Over Budget
The Anambra State House of Assembly polarises on two lines over the 2008 Appropriation Bill. But there appears to be more than meets the eye By Jude Orji/ Awka Another drama is unfolding in Anambra State. Since 2003, the state has become a theatre of the absurd in the country’s...... [view]

Posted By:  ojeremen Posted On:  Apr 29, 2008	EFCC Raids Bauchi
Arrests by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, prompted by a flurry of petitions and revelations of corruption and abuse of office against Adamu Mua’zu at the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the state government threaten to rubbish the  image of the former Bauchi...... [view]