Bahamas: Freedom of Information Debate

“Once passed, the legislation will be brought into effect by the middle of this year, binding any future government. So we are late again, but potentially a big step closer to delivering more openness and accountability in public affairs”: The country is getting ready to debate its Freedom of Information Bill; Bahama Pundit's Larry Smith reports . Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Caribbean: Looking Back on 2011

The regional blogosphere in 2011 saw a few territories, most notably Cuba, taking front and centre – especially when it came to digital activism.

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Caribbean: Looking Back on 2011

Bahamas: Male Violence Against Women

Womanish Words would like the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to be called what it really is – the International Day for the Elimination of Male Violence Against Women, and posts a rant poem in an “honest attempt to contribute to the naming and defining of male violence against women, of defining it so that we can recognize it, and stop it.” Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Bahamas: “War” Against Women & Children

“The war against women and children in the Bahamas rages on,” says Womanish Words , adding: “This war that was dismissed for years as ‘domestic' violence is by far the biggest and most damaging social problem we have and it is destroying us all.” Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Bahamas: Crime Fighting Issues

Bloggers discuss the challenges of crime fighting in the Bahamas. Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Bahamas: Chipping In to Fight Crime

“With murders at record levels this year it makes one sit up and take notice”: Weblog Bahamas ‘ Rick Lowe says that helping to fight crime is every one's duty. Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Bahamas: The Reality of Squatter Communities

“The deeper we delve into the so-called ‘Haitian problem', the more we come face to face with ourselves”: Bahama Pundit 's Larry Smith examines the squatter situation on the island, saying: “The reality is that squatters include indigenous Bahamians, Haitian-Bahamians, immigrants with work permits and illegal immigrants. But these one-dimensional labels merely mask the complexity of the problem.” Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Bahamas: Legalize It?

Blogworld sees some merit in the recommendation to legalize certain drugs. Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

Bahamas: Help with Crime?

“Mr Dwayne Cartwright, an employee of the Department of Environmental Health has been murdered by senseless thugs that are running wild on our streets”: Jerome Pinder at Weblog Bahamas wonders if the country is at the stage of needing “outside assistance”.

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Bahamas: Safer Prisoner Transport

“We should not have our lives or property put at risk to accommodate the prisoners”: Weblog Bahamas ‘ Jerome Pinder thinks that “the current practice [of transporting priosners] remains a dangerous one for the public.” Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

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