EDITORIAL: Horrifying statistics - and attitudes we must change
ONE in three University of The Bahamas students who answered a survey have been raped – either in the form of sex without consent or statutory rape.
PETER YOUNG: We’re not alone in locking down - but are we right?
While trying to avoid going over old ground again, I hasten to comment about major developments in relation to coronavirus this week in Europe which is in turmoil once more over the pandemic. New national lockdowns in France and in Germany have been followed by an announcement at the weekend of another total lockdown in Britain. This is due to start on Thursday this week and will last for one month in the hope of bringing down the level of transmission of the virus – the so-called R-rate.
FACE TO FACE: Sandena’s devotion - to help our youngsters build a better future
Spend just a few moments around Sandena Neely and you will find an effervescent character with lots of energy to go around. She is positive, joyful and very involved in anything she sets her mind to do.
EDITORIAL: It’s D’Aguilar vs D’Aguilar over policy
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar was adamant when he spoke up on Saturday about rapid antigen testing.
WORLD VIEW: Democracy is not guaranteed by elections alone
A BIZARRE moment at the 50th session of the general assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), on October 20 and 21, was a claim by the outgoing Foreign Minister, Karen Longaric that her government had brought democracy to Bolivia.
EDITORIAL: The silver lining on the cloud of debt
THE announcement yesterday that national debt is headed towards $8.9bn was an unsettling, yet expected moment.
DIANE PHILLIPS: From humble beginnings to representing The Bahamas
There is one memory that, no matter how many successes he racks up, Louby Georges can never forget.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Viral videos of shootings are classless
I must admit I was deeply saddened and perplexed after personally watching the sickening video that has gone “viral” of a man as he lay dying after a shooting incident involving an off-duty police officer on Exuma on Wednesday night.
FRONT PORCH: Religious leaders would do well to remember what their real role is in our society
At the time of his death in 2013 at the age of 99, the American evangelist and Southern Baptist Minister Rev Billy Graham was a revered figure globally.
STATESIDE: Last rolls of the dice in a game which feels like it will never end
AREN’T you ready for the American presidential election to just happen already so newspapers and TV news shows can move on to something else for a change? Here’s a suggestion: How about really trying to get the coronavirus under control?
EDITORIAL: Lockdown still here as we open the doors
If anyone was expecting major changes from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, they were soon disappointed.
ALICIA WALLACE: Why do we continue to allow the Church to pull the strings on so many aspects of our lives?
We have a serious problem with the relationship between the church (used here as shorthand for a select group of religious leaders speaking on behalf of Christian churches) and the State.
EDITORIAL: Listen to those who offer a better path
SINCE he resigned his post as Minister of Health, Dr Duane Sands has been an increasingly vocal figure commenting on the government’s approach to tackling COVID-19.
PETER YOUNG: Britain and Europe still fishing in troubled waters
NO doubt to the consternation of many, Brexit is back in the news again this week.
FACE TO FACE: Shining a light on those living with blindness
As October comes to an end, I wanted to recognise a group that deserves just as much attention as other NGOs celebrating important causes this month.
