Stop playing victim over climate change
Until I read the letter in Tuesday’s column written by one Porcupine, I was beginning to think that I was alone in being both embarrassed and amused by Rochelle Newbold, our government’s special advisor on climate change, “calling out” (ie begging) “developed countries” (ie white ones) for their supposedly lopsided contribution to global warming.
AJ Storr suits up for Red Storm in Big East
FOUR star freshman guard AJ Storr leads a highly touted incoming class expected to propel the St John’s Red Storm back into contention of a competitive Big East Conference.
We live in a crazy world
I used to play cowboys and Indians as a child, and dressed up as a highlander, corporal in the Canadian Forces (went to Army Surplus Store), a Sufi in dress, and a British gentleman with bowler hat and all. Cultural appropriation, eh?
Police investigate baby death
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a six-month-old baby boy who died shortly before 11am on Tuesday.
Social services staff want minister out
PUBLIC servants from the Ministry of Social Services gathered outside the Bahamas Public Service Union yesterday to protest against Social Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe, as they accused the minister of “neglecting” the social service workers.
Ribbon to highlight violence
THE Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development has partnered with civic organisations during the month of November to raise awareness about violence against women.
BAIC teams with Milo Butler to give agro-processor boost
THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) says its partnership with a major food wholesaler aims to expand distribution networks for local agro-processors.
Downtown Freeport calls for Dorian tax breaks extension
THE Downtown Freeport Business Association (DFBA) yesterday urged the Government to extend the Hurricane Dorian-related tax breaks and help revive an area where one in three buildings sit empty.
Red Cross brings back high tea event
THE Bahamas Red Cross Society is reintroducing its high tea fundraiser next month under the patronage of the wife of the Governor General, Lady Clara Smith.
Prison still dealing with lawsuit
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said officials are still engaged in the litigation with Prescott Smith, who alleges that they unlawfully imprisoned him.
Munroe hails importance of K-9 units
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services held an opening ceremony for The Bahamas Inter-Agency K-9 Seminar yesterday.
Man accused of sex with boy, 15
A MAN was accused yesterday of having sexual relations with a 15-year-old boy.
Pro golfer Cameron Riley 6th overall
Cameron Riley had the top finish of his professional golf career thus far at his latest appearance on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour.
Deyton Albury cans 22 in season opener
DEYTON Albury was a role player for the Chipola College men’s basketball programme as a freshman, but began his sophomore campaign.
Liveable wage remains Gov’ts ultimate target
THE Government yesterday reiterated that implementing a so-called “liveable wage” remains its ultimate ambition as the 24 percent minimum wage increase to a weekly $260 was passed in the House of Assembly.
ALICIA WALLACE: Just who is in charge here?
THE news over the past few days has been quite interesting. A few stories have been dominating while others were blips. It can be useful to look at two or more seemingly unrelated news stories to make an assessment on the current state of affairs. Asking questions “Who is in charge here?” and “Why was this the course of action taken” along with “Who is affected most?” can help us to get beyond the story itself and into what it tells us about where we are, and even who we are.
Munroe ‘not satisfied’ with DPP performance
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says officials are not satisfied with the Director of Public Prosecutions’ management of the office.
EDITORIAL: So what is the plan to stop the murders?
ANOTHER spate of murders has prompted questions over how effective the government’s strategy for fighting crime has been.
Pintard: Why isn’t Environment Ministry going to climate event?
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard questioned the makeup of the government delegation headed for COP27 next week, saying the absence of officials from the Ministry of Environment “made no sense”.
