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ART OF GRAPHIX: Overcoming adversity is the entrepreneur's role

Setbacks in business can provide lessons that generate long-term rewards in the future. We must accept that adversity happens to everyone at some point in life. Overcoming challenges is critical on the path to success, so dealing with them in a healthy manner is really important for entrepreneurs. Always remember that it is possible to bounce back from failure, and get back on track in no time, than to remain mired in misfortune. An entrepreneur is not defined by the number of times he or she fails, but what they learnt from those mistakes.

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Eight Mile Rock hosts Randol Fawkes Labour Day March

Despite overcast skies, marchers turned out in force for the Randol Fawkes Labour Day March which started at Seagrape, Eight Mile Rock, at 8am on Friday and concluded at the St Stephen's Anglican Church grounds where various trade union representatives spoke.

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Sunk by record rainfall

THERE was a record 12.37 inches of rainfall on Saturday as the western part of New Providence experienced serious flooding sparked by torrential downpour.

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Bahamas Republic

The reason why the UK keeps its antiquated colonial institutions relevant is by the awarding of various gongs - OBE, MBE and, of course, the top gong a knighthood.

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What is our plan?

The Bahamas is still grappling with COVID and its aftermath. People are still driving in vehicles alone with windows up or walking alone on the street wearing masks.

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Man shot dead by police in Chippingham incident

A man was shot dead by police after an incident in Chippingham early on Monday morning.

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EDITORIAL: Sensible policies show path we should follow

FIRST, there was a proposal by the FNM to provide free food in schools for all children at government schools.

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One dead, two injured after shooting and stabbing in Grand Bahama

A man was killed, and two others are in hospital following a shooting and stabbing incident in Grand Bahama on Friday evening.

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Roadmasters Running Club makes donations

THE Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club (BRRC) continued its spirit of philanthropy with recent donations totalling $3,000.

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Twisted Ukraine narrative

Sensible people stopped taking the western media seriously at the time of the 2003 Iraq war, when it became little more than a cheerleader for the western war machine, ridiculing dissenting voices as it destroyed an Arab country in a war based solely on lies. It did the same with Libya and it almost did the same with Syria – until Russia stopped it.

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Freeport ‘tax grab’ fear on exposed incentives

An ex-Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said it was “striking” that the major political parties have seemingly ignored a problem deterring “sensible investors” from Freeport.

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One man killed, another injured in shooting

ONE man is dead and another is in hospital after they were shot on Friday night.

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Pro basketball player Dwight Coleby signs in Venezuela

DWIGHT Coleby’s next stop on his professional basketball journey will take him to the Venezuelan SuperLiga.

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Do we take an apology?

Should we take a so-called apology from a politician seriously when his actions have put us all in financial jeopardy and even our country?

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The FNM quagmire

I am not and have never been an FNM member or supporter. I have long seen that entity as an unapologetic enclave for the so-called political elite and middle and upper classes. Not that anything is inherently wrong with that but the unwashed masses in the inner city areas of New Providence and Grand Bahama have always excited my public sensibilities and passion.

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New Providence is hit by weekend of heavy rainfall

THERE were 6.18 inches of rainfall from Friday to Sunday morning in Nassau - above average activity, Chief Meteorological Officer Patricia Weeks said yesterday.

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Is an end to cheques a good move?

Central Bank No more cheques after 2023..... have they thought this through?

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PLP leader: We are ready for the task

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said his party is up to the task of leading the country out of the “dark age” it is now in.

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Level of debt facing the nation

On September 24th, just a few days after the election, we heard the news that the financial Agency - Moody/5 - had seriously downgraded The Bahamas. On September 24th, the National debt stood at $10.35 billion, plus days of 0.13 million and ticking.

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Bahamas Basketball Federation to enter partnership with Hennessy Bahamas

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation will enter a partnership with Hennessy Bahamas and Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL).