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WORLD VIEW: It’s time the UN Security Council acts to stop the killing in Gaza
THE escalation of violence in Gaza by Israel has prompted a global outcry, marking a rising disgust, particularly among the young, of what is widely regarded as a hugely disproportionate response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
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MOE to help parents prepare kids for exams
A “PARENT” unit is being set up by the Ministry of Education to help parents support their children as they prepare for examinations.
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ALICIA WALLACE: Inclusion is not enough; All women must have access to all rights
International Women’s Day is on March 8 every year, early in Women’s History Month.
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Dakarai, 17, to bring home 9-ball singles championship title
THE Bahamas has another world champion in 17-year-old Dakarai Turnquest from Deadman’s Cay, Long Island.
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Powerade sponsors BAARK! Potcakeman Triathlon for 10th year
BAARK! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights & Kindness) is scheduled to host its eleventh triathlon at Jaws Beach on Sunday, February 25.
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Bahamas set to reach tourism's final frontier
The Bahamas has signed a first-stage agreement with SpaceX, the rocket and spacecraft maker founded by billionaire Elon Musk, which will position it as a destination from which to watch booster landings.
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ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION – Educational tourism: A sustainable and transformative niche
In an era where travel is increasingly driven by unique experiences and personal enrichment, niche tourism, particularly Educational Tourism, is emerging as a transformative force not only for travelers but also for small local economies and social development.
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Junkanoo integrity in question
Kindly allow me space in your valuable columns to express an opinion as to why I believe the integrity of junkanoo is compromised.
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ALICIA WALLACE: End hypocrisy over human rights reforms
SUNDAY, December 10, was Human Rights Day, with the theme of Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All (with italics indicating the emphasis on “all”). It marked 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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HEAD BOY LOCKED UP UNLAWFULLY: $50k damages after student behind bars for 17 hours and missed BGCSE examinations
THE head boy of Westminster College was arrested, forced to sleep on the floor while in custody for 17 hours, and made to miss several BGCSE exams in what a Supreme Court judge ruled was a case of unlawful arrest and false imprisonment, awarding him $50,120 in damages and $12,000 in costs.
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FACE TO FACE: Neeson Williams - ‘I want to help others’
HE may only be in the sixth grade, but Neeson Williams is already becoming a leader in his community. He has proven that no matter how young you are, you can do amazing things that make a difference in the lives of others.
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Witness accused of wrong calculations in Gibson trial case
A SENIOR manager of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) denied a defence attorney’s suggestion yesterday that she made the wrong calculations when estimating the cost of painting WSC tanks.
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Top sailor Spencer making some waves
Cartwright joins coaching staff at Brown University
Top sailor Spencer Cartwright has made a name for himself on the waters and will now look to make his mark as an assistant coach for the Brown University sailing team.
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Student spotlight
Keannah Russell, above, graduated from St George’s High School, Grand Bahama with honours.
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DEIDRE BASTIAN: Is artificial intelligence a benefit or a threat?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzz word as it has not only become an integral part of our daily lives but has a rapidly growing field of technology that has already made a significant impact on many businesses globally.
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Student spotlight
Kenece Edgecombe, above, graduated from Gateway Christian Academy, Bimini as the Valedictorian.
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Eleuthera school director calls criticisms on lack of teachers a ’misunderstanding’
GREEN Castle Primary School in Eleuthera has enough teachers and online criticisms are a misunderstanding, according to acting education director Dominique Russell.
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SHAUNAE CRUISES TO WIN IN ZURICH: Miller-Uibo clocks 51.83 in 400 metres
It didn’t take Shaunae Miller-Uibo that long to get her legs back under her. In fact, in just her second international meet since having her baby boy on April 20, she said it’s all about getting ready to defend her women’s 400 metre title at the Olympic Games in Paris, France.
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EXAMS: DROP IN STUDENTS RECEIVING A TO C GRADES – Minister says BGCSE results show ‘much work to do at all levels of the system’
THE number of students who achieved A, B and C grades in BGCSE exams this year dropped compared to 2022, with more students receiving D, E, F an G grades.
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COVID ‘ISOLATION’ HINDERS STUDENTS: Conflict in classroom as pupils struggle after pandemic lockdowns
ACTING Education Director Dominique McCartney-Russell said students developed communication and motivation gaps during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to problems with conflict resolution in addition to the skills and knowledge loss that have worried educators.
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