FRONT PORCH: Funky, filthy, feral New Providence
From downtown Nassau to Over-the-Hill to the southern areas of our major island to Fox Hill and throughout, much of New Providence is filthy, derelict, nasty, dirty, and dilapidated.
ALICIA WALLACE: Equal rights, politicians and a host of blame and excuses
Information is at our fingertips at any time of the day, as long as we have access to an internet connection and an internet-enabled device. There is, therefore, no reason for people to publicly discuss issues without getting the information necessary to participate in an educated, productive manner. The other option—which goes without consideration far too often—is to refrain from engaging in public discussion beyond one’s depth as though one is an authority or has more to impart than to learn from others.
PETER YOUNG: Unconventional one-man diplomacy
For those who write regularly about foreign affairs and attempt to analyse complex international issues last week was out of the ordinary.
FACING REALITY: Politics aside, put Bahamians first
I remember being an air traffic controller at the West End International Airport in West End, owned by The Jack Tar Hotel, in 1971, and a control room operator at Bahamas Cement.
WORLD VIEW: US Immigration laws - A message for nationals of the Caribbean
“A nation without borders is not a nation”.
INSIGHT: Hoping for a good deal, not fool’s gold
THE big news of the past week has been without doubt the signing of the deal for the Grand Lucayan.
BAMSI: A year of growth and community impact
Farmers and fishers on Cat Island have experienced a transformative year thanks to BAMSI's extension services.
Timeless appeal of homesteading
As society’s dependence on technology accelerates, consumerism intensifies, and the cost of living soars, people are turning back to the land for solutions, sustenance, and solace.
DR KENT BAZARD: ‘It’s All Physics - The Sports Science Every Athlete Needs to Know’
ANYONE who knows me knows I love science - especially physics. It’s the language of movement, force, and performance.
STATESIDE: Is Pope Leo XIV best hope against the worst of Trump?
In recent decades, there has been a lot of public concern in the US about declining church attendance, lower percentages of poll respondents who identify as faithful members of any particular church, and what many see as a resultant drop in overall morality.
FRONT PORCH: Political leaders and storytelling
A political leader, especially the leader of a political party, wears many hats. Among his or her critical roles is that of a magician in the best sense, one who has a certain charisma, who is able to conjure magic to garner a following, earn support, and win elections.
Growing interest in farming: BAMSI benefitting Long Island
Long Island farmers and residents are reaping the benefits of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) extension services, which have brought critical support and new opportunities to the island’s agricultural sector.
WORLD VIEW: Good beginning to critical dialogue
By any diplomatic measure, the recent engagement between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the independent states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is historic.
GAIN AN EDGE: Kriston Clarke - Driven to make a meaningful impact
Growing up in The Bahamas, Kriston Clarke witnessed first-hand how gaps in healthcare access could affect entire families and communities.
INSIGHT: Are we doing enough for our mothers?
LIKE many of you, I imagine, yesterday I spent time in church celebrating the mothers of our nation.
