INSIGHT: Hoping for a good deal, not fool’s gold
THE big news of the past week has been without doubt the signing of the deal for the Grand Lucayan.
BAMSI: A year of growth and community impact
Farmers and fishers on Cat Island have experienced a transformative year thanks to BAMSI's extension services.
Timeless appeal of homesteading
As society’s dependence on technology accelerates, consumerism intensifies, and the cost of living soars, people are turning back to the land for solutions, sustenance, and solace.
DR KENT BAZARD: ‘It’s All Physics - The Sports Science Every Athlete Needs to Know’
ANYONE who knows me knows I love science - especially physics. It’s the language of movement, force, and performance.
STATESIDE: Is Pope Leo XIV best hope against the worst of Trump?
In recent decades, there has been a lot of public concern in the US about declining church attendance, lower percentages of poll respondents who identify as faithful members of any particular church, and what many see as a resultant drop in overall morality.
FRONT PORCH: Political leaders and storytelling
A political leader, especially the leader of a political party, wears many hats. Among his or her critical roles is that of a magician in the best sense, one who has a certain charisma, who is able to conjure magic to garner a following, earn support, and win elections.
Growing interest in farming: BAMSI benefitting Long Island
Long Island farmers and residents are reaping the benefits of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) extension services, which have brought critical support and new opportunities to the island’s agricultural sector.
WORLD VIEW: Good beginning to critical dialogue
By any diplomatic measure, the recent engagement between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the independent states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is historic.
GAIN AN EDGE: Kriston Clarke - Driven to make a meaningful impact
Growing up in The Bahamas, Kriston Clarke witnessed first-hand how gaps in healthcare access could affect entire families and communities.
INSIGHT: Are we doing enough for our mothers?
LIKE many of you, I imagine, yesterday I spent time in church celebrating the mothers of our nation.
DEREK SMITH: How to manage AI’s risk and governance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging trend.
ERIC WIBERG: Mailboats which sank in Bahamas over 200 years
More than 300 mailboats have served The Bahamas over 200 years, and many dozens sank; whether from groundings, fires, system failures, waves, neglect, Cuban bombs in Miami canals, or otherwise. These are stories of those casualties, some of which claimed the lives of passangers and crew. While not comprehensive, it is illustrative of the dangers faced in shallow but perilous waters. The accounts are drawn from newspaper archives, interviews, and callers who provided details during a ZNZ Radio programme hosted by Spence Finlayson called “Immediate Response” in 2022.
STATESIDE: Who is Trump emulating with military parade plan?
History is full of examples of military parades and reviews. This is topical today because plans are far advanced for a precedent-setting extravaganza in mid-June in Washington DC. It’s interesting to take a look at how this idea has evolved and developed.
FRONT PORCH: Fake news, disinformation, and falsehoods
There was fake news since the beginning of news gathering and reporting. News and information have been manipulated throughout human history.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Saga and miracle of Victoria Court
Great buildings are a lot like great people. It’s hard to keep a good one down. They may be fired at, burned, slammed and lambasted. But they rise again and with each assault, they summon the strength to come back bigger, better, stronger.
