EDITORIAL: Warning signs for the economy
HOW seriously is our economy being hurt by COVID-19? Our lead story today is a telling sign.
PETER YOUNG: For the Windrush families it was a scandal which so easily could - and should - have been avoided
In reaction to recent claims that Britain is a racist and unfair society, I argued in this column last week that it was inaccurate to say that the nation was dominated by bigotry and race hatred, as has been maintained by some people. It cannot be plausibly denied, however, that discrimination against minorities exists in one form or another in parts of society, with ethnic minorities affected by economic and social inequality - though claims of systemic institutionalised racism are often unwarranted.
FACE TO FACE: A remarkable life detailed in a folder telling the story of one of our nation’s builders
The “Father of Paediatrics” in The Bahamas was laid to rest this weekend, signalling the passing of yet another of our great nation builders. Time goes on, as it must, but it is right to take time to honour those who paved the way, paying tribute to their life and work.
EDITORIAL: Safe to come in but not to go out?
There was a contradiction at the heart of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ national address yesterday.
WORLD VIEW: CCJ offers parties in Guyana pathway to the rule of law
There have been unhelpful and destructive attacks by leading members and zealous supporters of the APNU-AFC caretaker government in Guyana against all with whose position they disagree. The targets are international organisations, CARICOM Heads of Government, other governments that have been major partners with Guyana and their diplomatic representatives.
EDITORIAL: The economy didn’t just break - it’s been breaking a long time
WHEN Bill Clinton campaigned against George HW Bush for the US presidency, three words spoken by one of his strategists struck home.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Marijuana could benefit health and the economy
As we wade through the final stages of the COVID -19 quarantine, I still find myself willingly wanting to “social distance”.
DIANE PHILLIPS: It’s not COVID that’s the killer, it’s poverty
It’s no wonder we can’t wrap our heads around the COVID crisis. First of all, it came out of nowhere.
STATESIDE: Love him or loathe him, Trump’s far from beaten and could easily win a second term
What a mess. We’re just over four months away from a pivotal presidential election in the US - and what do we see?
EDITORIAL: Prepare for the worst and hope for the best
IN today’s Tribune, we publish our annual Hurricane Guide – and in view of last year’s damage from Hurricane Dorian, we hope it will serve as a reminder to readers to be prepared.
ALICIA WALLACE: Is the curfew still in place because we know the more desperate people become, crime will rise?
The rules keep changing. We are getting some of what we asked for, but not all of it makes sense. It does not seem as though the decisions will be explained without a considerable amount of pressure. We are one week away from the opening of the borders to commercial flights yet the curfew remains in place, albeit it starts an hour later.
EDITORIAL: The confusing tiptoe back to normality
RESTRICTIONS are easing again – but not by much.
PETER YOUNG: Removing reminders of a country’s past will do nothing to address genuine social injustice
Last week in this column, I covered the issue of criminal vandalism of statues and monuments in Britain and stressed the need for the police to enforce law and order. I return to the subject today because of a more recent development that, in the view of many, has reached a new low of craven submission by authority.
FACE TO FACE: Boston Blackie’s final count
Leonard Joseph ‘Boston Blackie’ Miller spent his last Father’s Day on Earth, this Sunday past. His life and legacy is one of a nation builder in athletics in The Bahamas, and mentor to many.
EDITORIAL: So what direct action will we see over racism?
It is nearly a month since the killing of George Floyd sparked worldwide protests against racism.
