A COMIC'S VIEW: The odd things that our kids say
MY youngest son Andoni and I were playing catch the other day.
EDITORIAL: EU DEMANDS AND NEW THREATS OF BLACKLISTING
THE most recent action by the European Union to include The Bahamas in a list of 23 nations categorised as a ‘high risk’ financial crime jurisdiction has brought to the fore once more the issue of our compliance with international standards in the fight against such crime.
DIANE PHILLIPS - Lake Killarney: Unseen beauty under threat
Out in the middle of the island mostly hidden from view is one of The Bahamas’ greatest treasures. It’s called Lake Killarney and today it is under threat from development that is encroaching on its banks with buyers building down into the swampy marshes and destroying mangroves by the hundreds with careless abandon.
EDITORIAL: Something stinks here and it's not a fish-bag
ON Monday, we reported the shocking claims of three people about the brutality they suffered at the hands of police.
CULTURE CLASH: Let’s prepare for 2020 - stand up and be counted
Our system of governance and political party structures and systems need work.
FACE TO FACE: Happy families – not if you're in love with yourself
It’s a topic not often discussed in Bahamian relationships, but one that is prevalent and could be wreaking havoc on families – narcissism.
EDITORIAL: It might be a painful journey but what an opportunity
The announcement that Global Ports Holdings has been chosen to manage the Nassau cruise port is big news for the country – but how will it change the waterfront?
EDITORIAL: Allegations of police brutality - is anyone listening?
THE story we report on today’s front page is deeply troubling for The Bahamas.
WORLD VIEW: Overspill of Haiti’s persistent problems
THIS commentary, being written on Thursday, February 21, is about troubling developments in Haiti and the constraints upon the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that prohibit them from playing a meaningful role in averting further violence. Since the time of writing, the feared escalation might have occurred.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Let me tell you a funny tale (or 2) from the barber’s shop (Pt 2)
WHILE I’m still hobbled with my injured knee, the barbershop right around the corner from my house, has become my chill spot, from about 10.30am when I’m off air until about 2.00pm when I embark on the dreaded “school run”.
EDITORIAL: Only the UN and the US can fix the failed state of Haiti
IT IS welcome news that the deportation of illegal Haitian migrants is being resumed and that our country’s embassy staff have returned to their posts in Port-au-Prince. But, even though the civil unrest there has reportedly died down - at least for now - the latest violence should be a wake-up call for us in The Bahamas.
CULTURE CLASH: Learning from the lessons of our Commonwealth partners
Dozens of Commonwealth government leaders and advisers are attending the Equality and Justice Forum in Cape Town, South Africa hosted by the Equality & Justice Alliance (EJA) this week.
EDITORIAL: A light at the end of the tunnel
FOR too long, we have been speaking of the problems facing The Bahamas because of the economy – but a ray of sunlight may have just pierced the gloom.
FACE TO FACE: A family bonded in history where the ties stay strong
Last week I visited a woman whose age did not dictate her level of poise and persona. Big in personality and kind in heart, Keva Hanna-Lawrence spoke with authority and excellent diction as she shared some of the things she could remember from her days growing up in Acklins with her parents and siblings, including former Governor General Sir Arthur D Hanna.
Handing control of our port to the cruise lines would be like surrendering to privateers
When the time comes, I will make myself known as the writer of this piece, but for now, know that I am not in any way vested in either of the parties vying for management of the cruise port in our downtown.
