Go further than the law by developing ethical culture
A company’s ethics must extend beyond its regulatory requirements. An integral part of this process is establishing a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability in decision-making.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Every stroke of the brush dedicated to the woman he loves
KEVIN Cooper is a Bahamian artist.
STATESIDE: Plenty of Trump jokes - and a few regrets?
Amid all the chaos, confusion, malice and mistakes currently reigning in Washington, someone suggested that a few laughs might be in order.
FRONT PORCH: Lenten pilgrimage and spiritual exercises
The days of Lent are like a mini-pilgrimage, a retreat, a time for spiritual exercises, prayer and practices in preparation for the celebration of Easter and rebirth.
PETER YOUNG: Still hope after disastrous White House encounter
Such is the power of modern communications in today’s interconnected world that an incident deemed to be sufficiently newsworthy can spread across the globe almost instantaneously. It is called, of course, “going viral”.
IVOINE INGRAHAM: Arrogance, greed, jealousy, and envy are part of our culture
In the Bahamas, there are many who, with their means, quietly make contributions to various organisations. They insist on their names not being called, as they believe in the purity of their actions. For instance, they fund a local school’s scholarship program, help youth organisations and sports, donate to a community health clinic, or help those in need. Their selfless acts, devoid of any desire for recognition, serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration. These unsung heroes, through their selfless acts, inspire admiration and understanding of the true essence of giving.
Op-Ed: Uphold social contract and rebuild trust in governance
The Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) notes that public trust in governance is declining globally, and The Bahamas is no exception.
DARREN PICKSTOCK: Foreign Affairs and Foreign Services Bill passage a significant milestone
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Services Bill passage a significant milestone
“Innocence abroad,” remarked the American satirist and literary giant Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. Those words still shape how nations and cultures appreciate their similarities, pursue common goals, and navigate their differences.
FRONT PORCH: Where are we headed?
ON 9 July 1973, six and a half years after the Second Emancipation of majority rule, a jubilant crowd of approximately 50,000 descended on Clifford Park to usher in and to celebrate the first light of dawn of a new Bahamas on 10 July 1973.
Trump and the world of transactional diplomacy
Well, this is different. After three years of leading a global coalition against blatant Russian aggression in Ukraine, and sending hundreds of billions of dollars of military, economic and other assistance to Kyiv, the US just voted against a UN resolution condemning Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
ALICIA WALLACE: Non-violent communication
National hand wringing over crime is a repetitive and predictable event. Every few months, there is a pile up of murder cases, exposure of young people to crime, or one very upsetting event. All of a sudden, everyone wants to talk about crime.
WORLD VIEW: CARICOM nations should respond together to new American policies
Two executive orders issued by US President Donald Trump have sparked concern across the Caribbean, much as they have in Central America and beyond.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The hidden world of luxury yachting in The Bahamas...and what benefits can we reel in?
The arrest of three foreigners and the seizure of the charter boat they were on in waters off Grand Bahama last week was intended to send a message – fish illegally in the waters of The Bahamas and you will pay the price.
Bush medicine: A culture-rich treasure trove of healing power
For centuries, people of the Caribbean have looked to plants for healing, harnessing the power of “bush medicine,” an age-old practice that infuses African, and Indigenous herbal traditions.
Training and competing with intensity
INTENSITY separates the good from the great. It’s what defines the most dominant competitors in sports history.
