Leadership conundrum
One of the greatest conflicts facing aspiring or “established” leaders is not so much a lack of support, as much as it is a lust of support and power. Too many leaders “live to be liked personally”, as opposed to living to make life better for other persons. As a result of this flawed viewpoint, many of them work harder trying to build their own “Fan Clubs and Ego-centric Empires”, instead of demonstrating a commitment to build healthy organisations and communities that truly empower and inspire others to be their best, even when things are at their worst.
A vote for the people
In light of the recent crash election announced by the Rt Hon Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, there has been an uproar regarding the circumstances in which the announcement has been made. Amidst a number of dire crises, from a healthcare collapse to strikes from a number of agencies, there has been a sudden dissolution of Parliament.
Caution over election campaigning
A PAN American Health Organization official said evidence suggests election campaigning leads to higher transmission of the coronavirus as opposed to actual voting on Election Day.
‘I took $1k of goods so I could play baseball with the kids’
A MAN told a court that he stole more than $1,000 worth of sporting equipment from a local school because he wanted to play baseball with the kids in his neighbourhood.
Officer says he found marijuana in boxes
A 37-year-old man accused of marijuana possession denied the allegations when he was questioned in police custody, a court was told.
Man acquitted over beer claim
A MAGISTRATE yesterday acquitted a man charged for patronising a bar earlier this year, after ruling the prosecution failed to prove their case.
Jones and Sun clinch playoff spot
JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun clinched a playoff spot in the 2021 WNBA playoffs and took sole possession of the league’s No.1 seed with their sixth consecutive win.
BIG3 Semifinals all set for Saturday
The Bahamas will host a new sports tourism initiative this weekend as the BIG3 concludes its fourth season of professional 3-on-3 basketball.
Munnings signs with Sporting Lisboa Benfica in Portugal
TRAVIS Munnings will return to Portugal for a second season but will make the move to a new club in the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB).
Gardiner to contest 200, Thomas 7th in high jump
STEVEN Gardiner will return to competition for the first time since his 400 metre gold medal triumph at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this month.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 25th August, 6.45pm: Freeport
STARTS: 08/25/2021 6:45 PM EDT EXPIRES: 08/25/2021 7:45 PM EDT
EDITORIAL: If you promise to fix a date, why call an early vote?
WHEN the FNM laid out its manifesto for the 2017 election, one item was very clear – a fixed date for General Elections. It’s a promise that remains unfulfilled.
ALICIA WALLACE: We vote in a broken system which fails us and the options in most cases are terrible
THE signs are here – and they are terrible. The uninteresting, uninspiring, unsightly lawn signs litter New Providence with red, yellow and not much else.
Robbery suspect: You have the wrong person
A 25-year-old man charged with armed robbery yesterday claimed that police had arrested the wrong person.
Bannister: We are still monitoring shanty towns
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has said his ministry continues to monitor the development of unregulated shanty towns across the country and is ready to act as soon as an opportunity presents itself.
Sawyer boy in hospital with COVID
LOCAL comedian Timico “Sawyer Boy” Sawyer has been admitted to hospital suffering from complications related to the COVID-19 virus.
Pfizer nod gives confidence boost
THE US Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine gave more confidence to those who received the vaccine at the Kendal G L Isaacs National Gymnasium yesterday.
‘Competent authority to say’ over quarantined voters
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames, who has responsibility for elections, said the competent authority will have to say how and whether people in quarantine can vote in the upcoming general election.
Cabinet members defend early election call by PM
SEVERAL Cabinet ministers yesterday defended Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to call an early election against criticism that it could further exacerbate the existing COVID crisis.
