ERIC WIBERG: Cazalet Shoal - a mystery name, but very real treasure
HOW MANY of us have heard of the Amelia Cazalet Shoal near Duncan Town Ragged Island?
DIANE PHILLIPS: Five things The Bahamas did first
On November 12, a relatively small mint in Philadelphia produced the last penny that would be made in the United States.
FRONT PORCH: The sad decline, but continued promise of Arawak Cay
ARAWAK CAY and Fish Fry began with great promise. Some of the promised was fulfilled, with Bahamians flocking to the venue for “down home” Bahamian food and cultural events.
Tribute to a true hero advocate: Alice Wong. RIP.
DISABILITY Justice Advocate, Founder of Disability Visibility Project, and writer Alice Wong died at the age of 51 on November 15.
STATESIDE: Presidents and possibilities for The Bahamas
A hypothetical dialogue between James Monroe and Yan Jiarong might be intriguing. It might also shed some light on what’s happening with gradually increasing intensity to our south and east.
Op-Ed: Chinese Ambassador stresses cooperation, shared interests and development synergy with Bahamas
NEARLY 100 Bahamian representatives from various sectors visited China this year, supported by the Chinese Embassy. Most of them were impressed by China's rapid development, high technology, and its unique development path.
ERIC WIBERG: Wrecking - A history of survival and adaptation
Few chapters in Bahamian maritime history capture the tension between survival and morality like the era of wrecking.
INSIGHT: ‘Christian nation’ status being put to the test
WE often hear it said that The Bahamas is a Christian nation – but sometimes that seems open to question judging by the actions of our people and the decisions of our leaders.
KDK Report: A wolf and a raven
For thousands of years and across multiple continents, a quiet partnership thrives between two unlikely allies.
FRONT PORCH: Information does not good communication make
IT IS CURIOUS, the number of supposedly seasoned politicians with many years in the arena, who still seem incapable of appreciating the gulf between giving voters information and communicating effectively through poetry, simple prose, colloquialisms, and memorable stories.
KEITH ROYE II: Esports growth lays path for digital entrepreneurs
In recent years, the global gaming industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, expanding beyond leisure and entertainment into a space that is influencing education, innovation and business strategy.
ALICIA WALLACE: A liveable wage - essential, but still a pipe dream?
THERE have been several news stories on the cost of living in The Bahamas, the inadequacy of minimum wage, and the clear need for a living wage.
OEF: Hurricanes never a distant threat
As Hurricane Melissa moved across the Caribbean and The Bahamas, we were all reminded once again of both our vulnerability and our strength.
FRONT PORCH:
During the back-to-back unprecedented national crises of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, the domestic and international private sector, including non-profits, foundations, philanthropic individuals and volunteers, played a pivotal role in supplying the material needs and offering hope to many thousands of Bahamians and residents.
