STATESIDE: The frenetic pace of change under Trump
The pace and content of change in Washington DC is certainly striking these days.
FRONT PORCH: Where shopping is not a pleasure!
Scores of Bahamians have shopped over the decades at the Publix Food and Pharmacy grocery stores.
ALICIA WALLACE: The International Women’s Day march is over. Now, what’s being done on the issues?
International Women’s Day has, once again, come and gone.
PETER YOUNG: Wake-up call for Europe
It has been interesting this week to study the recent UK media reaction to the continuing precipitate series of actions taken by the newly-installed US President Donald Trump in a variety of domestic areas as well as foreign affairs.
FACING REALITY: We’re nothing more than two-bit hustlers
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be” is advice from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It suggests it’s best to avoid lending and borrowing money to maintain financial independence and avoid potential conflicts.
INSIGHT: Govt’s weak response over rocket explosion
I PROMISED a return to local issues last week after the Ukraine-US debacle – and yet then we see an interruption from space!
GAIN AN EDGE – Dual enrolment: A pathway to earning college credits
Few students can boast of earning college credits while still in high school. Ansellia Ferguson is one of them.
WORLD VIEW: If Guyana’s President Ali is the ‘Zelensky of the Caribbean’, who is the Putin?
IN the latest round of barbs with which Venezuela has responded to events surrounding its claim to the Essequibo region of Guyana, Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali, was described as “the Zelensky of the Caribbean.”
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.
