WORLD VIEW – The new burden of diplomacy: the enemy within
THE mess resulting from reports that the British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Kim Darroch made about President Donald Trump and his administration underscore the dangers of leaking confidential government documents.
POLICE ADVICE: Spot signs of abuse to protect children
Abusive behaviour comes in many forms, but the common denominator is the emotional effect on the child. Whether the abuse is a slap, a harsh comment, silence, or not knowing if there will be dinner on the table, the end result is a child that feels unsafe, uncared for and alone.
EDITORIAL: Time for action on BPL outages
If we were to invite readers to put their hands in the air if they were surprised to learn that there will be more load shedding this week, we doubt we would see many hands raised.
EDITORIAL: Did the government mislead over building decision?
The decision to relocate the Post Office to Town Centre Mall has been thrown into the spotlight in the past week.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Brent’s departure exposes that bizarre Bahamian custom - resentment of success
It’s hard to get over the past. So when a white man who happens to be wealthy decides to offer himself for public service in a country where white people, possibly his own ancestors, once had slaves and colonial rule led to what some call the plantation economy, the past stomps on the present. In your face, present. It brazenly paints current perception with a patina of ugly reflection.
BUSINESS BITES: Time to pull the plug on Bahamasair
Efficient reception of international air travellers is clearly key to our tourism and is well performed by our Lynden Pindling International Airport, a government-owned public utility not committed to the profits of an investor-owned enterprise.
STATESIDE: Hail to the Chief (well, not from everybody)
Two nations that are linked by several factors celebrated their independence days last week, one day apart. A comparison of the two is intriguing.
EDITORIAL: Think what we can achieve when we lift up our heads together
SOMETIMES life in The Bahamas seems to be always troubled by divisions.
EDITORIAL: What opportunities are we missing out on?
The bid by Bahamas Hot Mix to raise up to $750m in cheap British government loans is certainly an eye-catching one.
FACE TO FACE: Felicia fighting to help young women from falling through the cracks in the system
When Felicia was just 16-years-old, she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She knew she was too young and that life would never be the same. She was born in a two-parent home and she considered her life stable until the age of 10, when her parents got divorced.
EDITORIAL: Will reparations talk ever be more than just talk?
Has the time now come for serious discussion about reparations?
WORLD VIEW – Making a difference: the example of António Guterres
IN HIS three and a half years as Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres has proved himself sensitive and alert to the difficulties confronting Caribbean states. He has been an example that Secretaries-General of other inter-governmental organisations would do well to emulate, particularly those interested in being elected for second terms.
EDITORIAL: Overcharged by BPL? Get the facts and figures before calling
It’s fair to say there’s not a great relationship between BPL and customers at the moment.
A COMIC'S VIEW: The real bosses of BPL, cont
Last week Works Minister Desmond Bannister offered up this nugget, regarding BPL’s horrendous performance, especially as of late.
STATESIDE: Supreme Court plays both sides of the table
With all the furore over the first Democratic candidates debates and President Trump determined to interject himself into today’s Washington DC Fourth of July extravaganza, the American Supreme Court has been mostly pushed off the front pages.
