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Question for Simon Wilson
If I might ask our Financial Secretary, Mr Simon Wilson, a serious financial question.
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Five Anatol Rodgers students suspended after wild fight
FIVE Anatol Rodgers High School students were suspended after a video captured a wild fight among them, according to acting director of education Dominique McCartney-Russell.
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Economy stabilisation after pandemic ‘a huge positive’
The economy has stabilised “significantly” since the COVID-19 pandemic, a governance reformer said.
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Changing track pays off for Erin
ERIN WHYLEY is on her second stint as a student of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
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MLB stars come out in Futures Showcase
From Bahamian Major League player Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and coach Antoan Richardson to American icons Andrew Dawson, Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia, there was no shortage of stars for the local and international high school players to glean from as they got their opportunity to shine.
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GB airport operator ‘well ready to move’
Grand Bahama International Airport’s prospective operator has indicated it is “well ready to proceed once given the green light by government”, the island’s Chamber of Commerce chief has revealed.
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Things it makes sense to be rid of
"A penny for your thoughts" may have gone out of style here in The Bahamas, but it got me to thinking about our dichotomy. You see, the other day when I noticed some pennies among my other coins, it dawned on me that those one cent pieces were no longer being used here in The Bahamas.
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DPM: 'Strong case made' to build GB air cargo hub
The deputy prime minister yesterday said he and his team have made "a strong case" for Qatar Airways to establish an air cargo hub on Grand Bahama during their three-day visit to the Gulf state.
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ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION – Cultivating hope and effective community problem-solving strategies
IF you are like me, you may feel that our current daily feed of media reports covers a significant amount of bad news. It is important to pay attention to and stay informed about these daunting reports, which provide a window to experiences of conflict and suffering. Yet, while we can observe these problems and potentially feel a sense of helplessness, I also want to discuss how a commitment to continuous learning can provide possibilities of hope in troubling times.
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PETER YOUNG: UK COVID inquiry - useful or pointless?
THE British government’s public inquiry in to the COVID-19 pandemic is now under way. Local reaction so far has been mixed. Critics are calling it a total waste of time and money that will end up as an “appalling establishment sham”. But others believe it is essential to conduct a comprehensive examination of what happened in order to identify and take account of policy failures.
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FACE TO FACE: From Bermuda to The Bahamas, with love
“Forward, Upward, Onward,” said Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell at an event in Bermuda honouring Bahamian Independence over the weekend. When he said, “Together!” the entire crowd joined in with a jubilant spirit.
