THE TRUTH: Absolutely not. Our code of ethics and our professional staff would never allow it.
The principals of ColinaImperial are major shareholders in The Nassau Guardian; however, journalistic integrity prescribes that private entities do not dictate the reporting or non-reporting of news in the national interest. We can’t “stop the press” because it doesn’t suit us. Our code of ethics and our professional staff would never allow it.
Although affiliated, The Nassau Guardian is a separate and distinct entity from Colina Holdings Bahamas Ltd. with completely independent management and operations. The extent of The Nassau Guardian’s affiliation with The Tribune is a Joint Operating Agreement that allows the companies to pool resources and build purchasing power in order to realize certain savings. Both papers need paper and ink so they put their heads together to secure the best price. This keeps operation costs down and keeps the newspaper purchase price down. The editorial departments of these two media houses are separate and distinct.