EDITORIAL: Halting illegal immigration a fight we dare not lose
Publicity about the recent successful interception on the high seas of large numbers of migrants from Haiti brings to the fore yet again the serious on-going problem for The Bahamas of the attempted illegal and uncontrolled mass movement here of people from our troubled neighbour to the south.
CULTURE CLASH: Why R. Kelly’s story exposes a deeper, darker truth
Surviving R. Kelly, a docu-series on the R&B singer’s alleged abuse of women, aired on Lifetime over the past two weeks and, as expected, sparked heated debate.
FACE TO FACE: For those murdered – that’s it. Nobody wins when somebody drops
Having been a journalist for more than two decades now, I have witnessed the spike in murders in this country.
EDITORIAL: 2020 is round the corner and already election speculation begins
It seems a perfect storm is brewing in American politics. Disparate, sometimes unrelated events are coming together in the 100th year of American women being allowed to vote. Many are speculating - as they did when Hillary Clinton challenged Donald Trump - that in 2020, exactly one century after the US constitution was amended to permit female franchise, for the first time a woman will be elected president of the United States.
INSIGHT: Only as good as your word - that’s how you’ll be judged
IT is widely accepted in our brand of politics that a politician will say anything to get elected. It can almost be likened to the way we treat our children – when they do something naughty, we typically shrug it off as mere child’s play. Likewise, when our politicians rile up crowds of thousands from the campaign stages, promising the earth, moon and stars, we simply accept it when they do not deliver.
EDITORIAL: Don't be fooled - this is a SAFE country for tourism
Bahamians are well aware that our tourism and financial services industries are the twin pillars of the nation’s economy. While information about what we offer as an attractive destination for tourists should be suitably alluring, it also needs to be accurate in order to protect our reputation. But, as well as seeking good quality and value for money, a major concern for visitors is safety and security.
A COMIC'S VIEW: The three stories from my life that make me laugh every time I think about my younger days
It’s amazing what stories end up being told, or resurrected, when real stand up comedians are at the bar trading ‘life stories’ downing shots of their favourite libation in abundance. Here are three stories from my life, that make me laugh every time I reminisce about my younger days. I’m quite sure, they will give all of you a chuckle.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Admit it - there’s never been a better time to put off what you have to do today
Over the holidays as our little public relations office was officially closed, I worked there nearly every day anyway because it is what I do.
EDITORIAL: Why it's time we took tackling climate change seriously
How serious are we about tackling climate change here in The Bahamas? We ask because the rest of the world seems to be leaving us in their wake.
CULTURE CLASH: Give yourself the best chance to keep those resolutions
We’re only two days in, so of course excitement about the new year is still in the air. It still feels like we have a lot of time and can do anything.
WORLD VIEW: Time that Caricom used the voices of all its members
The English-speaking Caribbean has just emerged from a season manifesting the spirit, intrinsic to Christmas, of ‘peace on earth and goodwill to all’.
EDITORIAL: Report Card on this divisive president
New Year’s Eve is rightfully a time for reflection on the year just past and a time to look ahead. We hope that for each Bahamian, and for our many seasonal visitors, this thoughtful pause brings both a smile at the recollection of joys and pleasures from 2018 and a renewed sense of optimism for what may lie ahead in the coming year.
EDITORIAL: A time to listen and and live up to expectations
IN this column last week, we took pleasure in wishing everybody a Merry Christmas and emphasised the importance of peace and goodwill in the festive season as families and friends gathered together to celebrate.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Oh, for a little respect while out shopping
IN every life, there comes a time when reality hits with a thud, like realising that you had the whole year to get ready for Christmas and suddenly it is here. And once again, though you promised last year and the year before that and probably the year before that it would never happen again, you blew the 8720 hours since the last time and you have 40 hours left to go before the big day.
A COMIC'S VIEW: T’was the Night Before Christmas, 2018
T’was the night before Christmas when all through the House,
