Erosion of humanities education threatens democracy, says Dr Deka
UNIVERISTY of The Bahamas assistant professor Dr Mayuri Deka has warned that the erosion of humanities education, and by extension, critical thinking in schools both at home and abroad undermines democracy.
'Do we need another pandemic to standardise using Bahamian talent?'
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas Assistant professor Dr Danny Davis yesterday questioned whether it will require another pandemic to standardise the use of Bahamian expertise over foreign talent as academics convened for the start of a four-day conference on the Future of Democracy.
FRONT PORCH: How can I help? The call of service and empathy
“Empathy is a remarkably selfless emotion: it requires a person to leave the comfort of their own perceived place in the world and inhabit the experience of someone else.” - Amber Heard
Overgrown lawn and bees force closure of GB clinic
THE government clinic in Sweeting’s Cay was forced to cancel medical services this week after overgrown bushes and a swarm of bees blocked the entrance — a problem that arose because the vendor responsible for yard maintenance says she has not been paid for six months.
Businessman accused of taking gun through Exuma airport
A 56-year-old business owner accused of trying to take a gun and ammunition through security screening at Exuma International Airport last week pleaded not guilty to the charges yesterday.
Man accused of double murder in recent Kemp Road shooting
A MAN accused of a deadly double shooting in St James Road last week told a magistrate yesterday he did not want to be placed in any Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) section with “the Kemp Road Boys” as he was remanded after being denied bail.
Two-years jail and $10K fine for unlicenced gun and ammo
A 31-year-old man with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after a magistrate recommended his academic skills be put to good use while he serves time for firearm and ammunition offences.
Two-and-a-half years for man having gun and ammo
A 20-year-old man was sentenced yesterday to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a pistol and ammunition without a licence in New Providence last year.
‘Full disclosure’ demanded over deficit revisions
The Government must give “full disclosure” on the last-minute revisions to months’-old fiscal data that enabled it to almost hit its full-year deficit target, a senior banker urged yesterday.
DIR chief: Reform to ‘rein in’ liquor industry ‘running wild’
The Department of Inland Revenue’s top official yesterday said she was “very surprised” that some liquor operators are backing reforms to “rein in” an industry that is “running wild”.
UB professor calls on citizens to 'apply pressure' on govt to deliver on long-promised reforms
DAYS after a US government report flagged “growing concerns” about governance in The Bahamas, a prominent professor is calling on citizens to “apply pressure” on the government to deliver long-promised reforms.
Super Value chief: 'No one left out' on loyalty awards concern
Super Value's president yesterday pledged that "no customer should be left out" after some shoppers voiced concerns about changes to its loyalty and rewards initiative set to take effect from today.
Gov't spending under-shoot offsets 5% VAT target miss
The Government narrowly missed its full-year deficit target despite key revenue streams such as VAT and real property tax under-shooting projections by 5 percent and 9 percent respectively.
GB business owner renews Taino Bridge repairs demand
A Grand Bahama business owner yesterday renewed calls for urgent repairs to the deteriorating Taino Beach Bridge while raising fears it is stifling business activity and affecting residents' quality of life.
Mother of Devin Isaacs fears police stopped looking for her son
AS her son’s 18th birthday passes, the mother of missing teenager Devin Isaacs fears police have abandoned the search for him as his milestone makes the hope of reunification even more uncertain.
Last-minute cuts by $37.3m limits deficit overshoot
The Government overshot its 2024-2025 full-year deficit target thanks to last-minute revisions that cut its first-half ‘red ink’ by $37.3m and enabled it to hit Budget goals.
Smith calls on PM to work with him to fix Paradise Island Lighthouse
The Bahamian entrepreneur battling to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday argued that its lantern would never have been destroyed if the Government had allowed his $3m project to proceed.
Bahamasair passengers stranded in US by Imelda
DOZENS of Bahamasair passengers stranded in the United States after Hurricane Imelda are expected to return to Abaco today, with officials saying this will be the final group to be accommodated from the storm-related disruptions.
Residents left trapped in homes as storm hit
SCORES of residents in Perpall Tract were stranded in their homes with dwindling supplies yesterday after floodwaters from Tropical Storm Imelda cut off access to their community.
