A servant leader is gone
In Robert Greenleafs essay “The Servant as Leader” published in 1970, he described a servant leader as one who is focused on serving, encouraging growth and development in others whilst empowering them to reach their maximum potential. Some of the characteristics of a servant leader are strong decision-making skills, empathy, social interaction, trustworthiness, and foresight. The Bahamas has lost a servant leader; a giant in the name of Mr John Addington Rolle, former Comptroller of Customs.
Hield, Ayton and Jones active in NBA preseason debuts
NBA basketball is officially back and all three Bahamian born players in the league were active as their teams made their respective preseason debuts.
Avoid tit-for-tat confrontations
I recently decided to log onto Facebook and was disheartened to see Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters gloating over Correctional Services Commissioner Charles Murphy being sent on administrative leave, as he is regarded as a political appointee.
Deandre Ayton and Suns are ‘at odds’, contract extension talks have ‘stalled’
AS the Phoenix Suns begin their campaign to repeat as Western Conference champions in the preseason, contract negotiations with Deandre Ayton have taken centre stage.
Central Bank governor: Bahamas won’t default
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday voiced confidence that The Bahamas “has the policy tools” at its disposal to ensure it avoids any default on its $10.356bn national debt.
Central Bank slashing bank account red tape
The Central Bank is slashing bureaucracy associated with Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence so that Bahamians can more easily open bank accounts, its governor said yesterday.
‘Unanswered questions’ on new VAT cut pledge
A Chamber of Commerce director yesterday urged the Government not to cut the VAT rate to 10 percent and instead implement a corporate income tax.
Minimum wage first step towards liveable
The Prime Minister yesterday said the proposed minimum wage increase is just a “component” in efforts to develop a proper livable wage for Bahamians.
Teenage boy dies in shooting
A TEENAGE boy died in hospital after being shot on Tuesday night, police said. He was the second homicide victim that day.
Canadian says he thought medical marijuana was legal
A CANADIAN who claimed he brought $230,000 worth of marijuana into the country because he was under the impression that medicinal marijuana was legal in The Bahamas was yesterday fined $50,000.
Canadian says he thought medical marijuana was legal
A CANADIAN who claimed he brought $230,000 worth of marijuana into the country because he was under the impression that medicinal marijuana was legal in The Bahamas was yesterday fined $50,000.
Theft claim ‘was mistaken identity’
A man accused of stealing a woman’s purse five years ago vehemently denied the allegations as he gave closing arguments at the end of his trial.
Jones and Sun eliminated – but WNBA MVP scores 25 points, grabs 11 rebounds
A season of accolades came to an abrupt and disappointing end for reigning MVP Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun.
Pro soccer: Ronaldo Romario Green signs with Waterford Blues in Ireland Premier Division
AN historic moment for one local soccer player and for the development of the sport in the Bahamas, Ronaldo Romario Green will take his career to the professional level internationally.
College basketball players make their presence felt in Canada
COLLEGIATE basketball in Canada has returned at the U Sports level, and several Bahamian participants made their 2021 debut in the Stu Aberdeen Memorial Preseason Tournament.
ALICIA WALLACE: Petito case is one of too many cases where women are being killed
GABRIELLE “Gabby” Petito, a 22-year-old white woman went missing while on a cross-country road trip to Wyoming with her fiancé Brian. They had been documenting their trip on YouTube as Nomadic Statik and Van Life, but 23-year-old Brian returned to Florida, in her 2012 Ford Transit van, without her on September 1.
EDITORIAL: Bell’s words ring hollow as Atlantis presses ahead
WHEN a new government is voted in, it is important to hit the ground running – and for ministers, that can mean making a strong first impression.
‘Grand Lucayan our only hope’ say vendors
STRAW vendors at the Port Lucaya Marketplace said the situation is dire there and the opening of the Grand Lucayan resort is their only hope of survival.
Sears: No way forward yet over shanty town demolition
NEWLY appointed Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says he has not as yet been advised on the way forward as it relates to shanty town demolition in the country.
