June 29, 2005
Nassau Guardian Apologizes
The Nassau Guardian has printed an apology for publishing false allegations, once again. The troubled newspaper, formerly of national distinction, has sadly become nothing more than a house organ for the Colina Insurance Company and a pulpit for PLP propaganda.
Thank Publisher Charles Carter and Editor Anthony Capron for that.
This un-dynamic duo have lowered the standards of the editorials and politicized the paper to the point where it contains little more than their personal pontifications and the ubiquitous Colina ads.
On June 23, 2005 the Guardian published an article under the headline "Double Dipping' Ingraham gets Gov't Pension and Salary, says Keod Smith" in which the statement was made that former Prime Minister, Hubert Ingraham was receiving both his pension as a former Prime Minister as well as a salary as a member of Parliament.
The article stated that Mr. Ingraham "had not told the truth" and that his "double-dipping is improper and a deceit on the Bahamian people."
Turns out the only thing deceitful was the Guardian's article and Keod Smith's accusatory comments. This morning the paper published its retraction and apology, probably to thwart any potential lawsuits from Mr. Ingraham.
Publishing garbage, then either retracting it or having it proven false by the end of the week, is becoming a regular practice for the increasingly irrelevant daily publication.
A few weeks ago, the Guardian published an attack on BahamasB2B.com, calling the popular portal a "dangerous Website". In fact, the real danger is when a major newspaper publishes lies and deceitful articles prompted by the demands of crooked politicians and corrupt businessmen.
It is rumored that the attack on BahamasB2B was prompted by calls from Nassau businessman Franklyn Wilson whose legendary exploits in unethical business practices have been discussed on the community portal. It is not known who called the paper to demand the attack on Mr. Ingraham but it clearly was politically motivated. The slanderous article was published, coincidentally, just prior to another attack on the former Prime Minister, this time from independent MP Tennyson Wells, who many consider a political "has-been".
Despite the journalistic blunders and the politically inspired editorials, the paper still has a bright future. Pet owners say it is by far the best paper to use for lining bird cages and cat boxes. And nothing starts a fire faster than the crumpled pages of the Colina (Nassau) Guardian.
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