DIANE PHILLIPS: How many could have survived Dorian if they’d known how to swim?
The enormous economic toll of Hurricane Dorian continues to shake The Bahamas with Finance Minister Peter Turnquest this week confirming we were borrowing hundreds of millions more to help rebuild our devastated islands.
Another generation ruined
THE Marijuana Committee did not have to complete their report as it is or was obvious what was the intent of the Prime Minister a long time ago…decriminalise and further expunge any criminal record for the use of small amounts of marijuana. Ex Asst Commissioner McCartney and Bishop Emeritus Simeon Hall really wasted a lot of time and probably money and now imagine after the Report was presented to the PM the Committee is going to test the opinion of the people? Why didn’t you do that from the beginning? Surveys I have seen 70% are against this.
Hall playing interesting role yet again
Pastor Emeritus of New Covenant Baptist Church, Bishop Simeon Hall has played a massive role in two watershed events in recent Bahamian history.
Pleasing God
There are few issues that should be more important to us than wishing to please God, our Creator. This responsibility is even more important for Believers. None of us are without sin (Roman 3:23) but the Apostle Paul told us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV): “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Buddy Hield: 'I want to continue to wear No.24 as a tribute' to Kobe
SEVERAL players have opted to change their jersey number from No.8 or No.24 to honour Kobe Bryant, but Buddy Hield has chosen to continue to wear No.24 as a tribune to the late NBA icon. Hield said that continuing to wear the number and compete at t
Bahamian players could suit up for team Britain at World Baseball Classic Qualifiers
BAHAMIAN baseball players have been on the roster for Great Britain at the last two editions of the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers and both sides look to continue that relationship at this year’s event. Teams, schedules and logistics for the 2021
Woman flourish in the Almighty’s presence at Church of God of Prophecy retreat
The word “retreat” signals a withdrawal from the chaotic clutter that 21st century lives have become, from the constant buzz of a world tugging at us for our attention, away even from the distraction of family and loved ones and womanly responsibilities – to a safe space for individual reflection, renewal and focus, for bonding with the like-minded, sharing and reconnecting.
Bahamian realtor hails 75th birthday
A well-known Bahamian real estate firm is celebrating its 75th anniversary thanks to its founder spotting the island’s second home potential just after the Second World War ended.Nick Damianos, a descendant of Greek immigrants who arrived in Nassau i
Bahamas featured at Lauderdale art show
The Bahamas was prominently featured at the four-day Art Fort Lauderdale fair, where one luxury home featured Junkanoo pieces and other cultural selections including music. The home designated “Bahamas Haus” was co-sponsored by the Ministry of Touri
Consumers urged: Take charge of energy reform
Renewable energy advocates are urging Bahamian consumers to “take charge” of their consumption and become more “independent” if they are to lower costs and be more environmentally-friendly. Philip Feller, general manager of SuperGreen Solutions, spea
Opposition slams $120m non-Dorian spending hike
The opposition’s shadow finance minister has slammed the government’s decision to increase non-Dorian spending by $120m, branding it a “farce designed to mislead the Bahamian people”. Chester Cooper, also the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) deput
Energy 'band aids' won't combat climate change
The Bahamas needs a “long-term plan” to fix its energy woes, a Chamber of Commerce executive is arguing, adding: “Band aids only cover the wound.” Debbie Deal, head of the Chamber’s energy and environment division, told a Democratic National Alliance
IAN FERGUSON: The science of good leadership
Leadership behaviours, and skills that contribute to superior performance, are known as the leadership competencies. Companies can help identify and develop next generation leaders by adopting a competency-based approach. Managers, aspiring managers
No one hurt as 'tornado' destroys mobile home
A GOVERNMENT vehicle used to house its employees on Abaco was destroyed after bad weather hit the area yesterday morning, officials have confirmed. “The trailer was on the Ministry of Public Works’ compound. There was no one occupying the trailer an
EDITORIAL: Extra borrowing a drop in the rising ocean
THE announcement of extra borrowing by the government – to the tune of $587.9m – will, no doubt, bring a sharp intake of breath from many.
STATESIDE: Pompeo is probably right about Ukraine - many Americans just don’t care
There was a big kerfuffle last week involving American Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and an experienced, well respected reporter for National Public Radio in the US. The reporter, Mary Louise Kelly, had arranged an interview with Pompeo and during the conversation she asked him some pointed questions about Ukraine.
'Nurses still missing out on money'
SOME nurses were not paid their promised scarcity allowance yesterday, according to Bahamas Nurses Union president Amancha Williams. Registered nurses and trained clinical nurses in the public system were to get $3,000 and $2,000 respectively. But
Coronavirus: Anyone who travelled to China in past 20 days will be quarantined
l emergency on Thursday, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said anyone who has travelled to China in the last 20 days will be quarantined in the Bahamas.
Fernander files health security concerns
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander submitted a preliminary report this week to Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson outlining security concerns at the Ministry of Health, which are matters that can be addressed without his presence and in less than a year, according to his attorney Wayne Munroe.
