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Moore: Why isn’t gender equality a top priority for new govt?
A DAY after the government laid out its legislative agenda in the Speech from The Throne, the founder of a women’s rights group said it was surprising that the issue of a referendum for gender equality was not one of the top priorities in the speech.
Women suffering 15% tourism wage disparity
The Ministry of Tourism's director-general yesterday said earnings inequality remains an issue in the sector with women still earning on average 15 percent less than their male counterparts.
EDITORIAL: Born to a Bahamian man? The court says you’re Bahamian
WHEN the Supreme Court ruled in May last year that children born out of wedlock to Bahamian men and foreign women are citizens at birth and do not have to wait until 18 to apply for citizenship, Attorney General Carl Bethel vowed to appeal.
FRONT PORCH: The pandemic, responsible freedom and the common good
FREEDOM is often narrowly defined, especially notions of personal freedom and autonomy. Communitarian cultures and nations enjoy a more expansive appreciation and articulation of freedom.
INSIGHT: To conquer COVID, we must tackle inequality over vaccines
THE day when vaccinations will begin in The Bahamas is getting closer.
ALICIA WALLACE: There are voices out there the new government should be listening to
Cabinet appointments have been made, and we have all noticed the number is quite high. Whether the new administration is piloting a new way to address the issues we are facing today or it is paying for favours or rewarding loyalty, taxpayers are footing the bill.
Less than three million vaccinated across Caribbean
AS BAHAMIAN officials urge vaccination to push the country towards herd immunity, a Pan American Health Organization official revealed that less than three million of the Caribbean’s population has been vaccinated against the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Two million have died in region since start of pandemic
PAN American Health Organisation officials have reported a “grim milestone” this week in that since the start of the pandemic some two million people in the region have died of COVID-19 complications.
‘Concerns’ delay campaign finance legislation, says Minnis
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says campaign finance legislation has been drafted, but due to “concerns” about the proposal, the draft has not yet been finalised.
VAT cut’s ‘modest’ jobs, growth effect
Cutting the VAT rate to 10 percent will cause “only slight improvement” in job creation and economic growth, a University of the Bahamas (UoB) study asserts, while advocating it still “be pursued’.
Country needs plan to ‘salvage development’
The Bahamas is facing “a salvage development plan” rather than a National Development Plan, a former Chamber executive said yesterday, as the nation seeks to “pick up the pieces” post-COVID-19.
Oil and democracy a tough mix
In a previous letter (published on January 12, 2021), I maintained that a legislative ban on oil drilling and extraction would not amount to compulsory possession or acquisition without compensation of BPC’s property under Article 27 of The Constitution.
Job readiness graduates praised by youth minister
MINISTER of Youth, Sports, and Culture Iram Lewis commended over 70 young participants who completed the seven-week job readiness programme in Grand Bahama.
ingraham pays tribute to ‘proud son of the Bahamas’
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham also gave condolences in the wake of Sir Sidney Poitier’s death.
Sweeting urges Bahamians to grow more food
CLAY Sweeting, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, urged Bahamians to place an emphasis on growing food to reduce the country’s costly food bill during his remarks for World Food Day 2021.
Parliamentarians urged to maintain highest standards
MEMBERS of Parliament were urged to uphold the highest standards in the delivery of their duties during a three-day post-election seminar held at SuperClubs Breezes.
ALICIA WALLACE: ‘Some people’s paradise is other people’s plantation’
THERE are some arguments that never seem to end. We return to the same questions over and over again.
FRONT PORCH – Climate Emergency: When a Cat 5 Strikes Nassau?
There is a deep ocean of rhetoric from countries producing the vast majority of carbon emissions heating our planet, with myriad pledges on reducing emissions, and promises cum pledges of funds for developing countries facing existential danger amidst rising sea levels, increasing inequality and natural disasters.
Revisiting structure of our taxation
There has been much talk in recent times about the G7 nations introducing a world wide 15% taxation of corporate earnings. I see nothing wrong with this and would encourage our local politicians and economists to consider the pros and cons of this proposal. Yes, some will argue that The Bahamas is a tax haven and as such should not get involved in global economic debates. I beg to differ.
Lewis opens Job Ready Programme in Grand Bahama
YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Iram Lewis officially opened The Job Ready Programme in Grand Bahama on Friday.
