STATESIDE: Remember the tortoise and the hare - Biden could still win this race
You’re watching the presidential impeachment hearings in Washington DC, aren’t you?
ALICIA WALLACE: Finding time to look back, see what worked and plan ahead
As the end of the calendar year approaches, it is important to take time for self-reflection and self-assessment, especially for those who use the Gregorian calendar for setting goals and try to commit to new year’s resolutions.
FACE TO FACE: Rich with the stories of life remembered - and Elaine’s only 97
I recently came face to face with a remarkable woman. Not because she‘s super rich. Not because she’s super talented. Not because she’s a genius. The usual reasons that people make indelible marks on others didn’t apply here.
PETER YOUNG: Edging closer by the day to disaster in Hong Kong
As so often, the US media has been obsessed recently with domestic affairs to such an extent that, until this last weekend, foreign issues like the continuing serious civil unrest in Hong Kong have been receiving little coverage.
EDITORIAL: Once again, PLP figures don’t add up
EXACTLY a week ago The Tribune revealed that Dutch authorities were investigating possible corruption involving the purchase of $150 million worth of ships for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.
WORLD VIEW: Don’t believe the story we’ve been fed - there was a coup d’état in Bolivia
CALLED by any other name, there was a coup d’état in Bolivia on November 10. To be clear, an elected president and the government were forcibly removed from office. The term in office of Evo Morales, as President of Bolivia, does not expire until January 21, 2020.
EDITORIAL: We need to wake up to Dorian’s warning
The dilemma a small national like The Bahamas faces in tackling the effects of global warning was exposed by the Prime Minister yesterday when he spoke at an international conference in Brussels and called for nations to urgently intensify their response to the looming crisis.
A COMIC'S VIEW: It’s time we rid The Bahamas of this modern-day vampire
When I read an article in this week’s Tribune, in which Canadian billionaire and fashion magnet Peter Nygard, claimed to be the victim of a ‘conspiracy’ I almost expired from the fit of laughter that over took my entire body.
EDITORIAL: Should we give an ounce of credibility to Nygard’s claims?
“The intended appeal application arises out of a torturous legal battle which has probably contributed considerably to the deforestation of the planet.”
STATESIDE: Just another year - or was it?
1973 was an interesting year, one that enjoys particular relevance in a number of different ways as we begin to anticipate Christmas and the end of the year of Dorian. Here are some highlights:
BUSINESS BITES: Unlike other half-baked oil projects, I hope this one succeeds - for all our sakes
The phrase “pouring oil on troubled waters” arose when seafarers saw the beneficial effect of pouring a barrel of oil on storm-tossed seas and found the waves were flattened and subdued.
ALICIA WALLACE: Working with strangers on a group project (and no internet) - what could go wrong?
Group work is one of the most dreaded parts of high school and university for anyone who cares about earning good grades and fair share of input. I remember complaining about group work and how it would affect my grades, emphasizing my preference for being solely responsible for my academic outcomes.
EDITORIAL: Nasty little protests need to be controlled
WE suppose it was only a matter of time before the real ugly face of racism showed itself on our streets.
FACE TO FACE: I said if I die, I die; but if I live, Lord, I will live for you
Today is a brand new day for Daniella Forbes and her family. Whereas thousands have fled Marsh Harbour, Abaco with no intention of returning, she and her husband believe they are being called by God to return and establish a church there.
THE PETER YOUNG COLUMN: We owe our freedom to those who served
At this time of year it is a pleasant duty to write about Remembrance Day on November 11 and to note that interest in honouring the casualties of war has not waned over the years.
