INSIGHT: Political season begins in earnest
THE unveiling of candidates for the upcoming election has inevitably got tongues wagging – but the list of MP hopefuls for the FNM can tell us as much about how the party intends to govern as the chances of them doing so.
Integrate risk to avoid the harm with change
Business transformation is no longer optional. Whether driven by digital disruption, market shifts or internal inefficiencies, change is constant.
DIANE PHILLIPS: How hospital stays could affect your mind and body
A physician who is widely respected was discussing health care with a few friends one day when someone asked him casually whether or not he thought a certain patient would be better off in the hospital.
OEF: Summertime soil care
Summer is officially here with its hot, blindingly sunny days and warmer nights.
ALICIA WALLACE: Keys to optimise business ventures
Operating a small business in The Bahamas is difficult.
PETER YOUNG: Could Trump’s intervention in Iran stop its nuclear weapons?
With the US launching airstrikes against Iran over the weekend, the Middle East is at a delicate and dangerous point as tensions reach a new peak. Earlier, President Trump had stated publicly that he would take a decision about bombing Iran’s nuclear sites in two weeks’ time. In reality, he acted in two days.
FACING REALITY: Bite the bullet - get rid of the Privy Council?
In the past, a murder was a rare and solemn event, putting the country in shock and sparking conversations that reverberated through the town for months, if not years. The country mourned, and a sense of stillness prevailed. Similarly, when an execution took place, the nation experienced a mix of sadness and relief, a collective understanding that justice was served. But it took a long while for the shock to wear off.
ERIC WIBERG: Murder & mayhem
Some years ago, on a flight between New York where I worked in the bulk shipping sector and home in Nassau, I picked up an intriguing memoir set largely in The Bahamas in the airport kiosk.
Op-Ed: When the system is the disease
What we call “rare” is often just what we refuse to acknowledge, fund, or prioritise.
What is a REAL JOB anyway?
We’ve all done it at least once in our lives, some of us way more than once – let words slip out of our mouth that they minute they’re gone, all we want to do is take them back.
DR KENT BAZARD: How Much Water Should You Really Drink?
IN the sunny, warm climate of The Bahamas, staying hydrated is a top priority.
FRONT PORCH: It’s really a small world after all
“Keep your world big,” a late mentor repeatedly and sternly advised.
ALICIA WALLACE: Creating space for productive meetings
Conferences, workshops, retreats, and meetings are taking place every day, bringing people together to learn, explore, and produce.
FACING REALITY: Nagging - a form of emotional abuse
The Bible, a significant source of wisdom for many, guides us in understanding the impact of contentious behaviour.
PETER YOUNG: Need to de-escalate conflict between Israel and Iran
With the crisis in the Middle East moving so fast following Israel’s first long-anticipated strike on Iran last week, it is hard to comment meaningfully at this early stage.
