PETER YOUNG: Why are Chagos Islands in the news?
Amidst all the current criticism of the new Labour government in Britain, prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has now been censured yet again following last week’s announcement that Britain was giving up, after half a century, sovereignty over the Chagos Islands.
INSIGHT: Not enough being done to slow killings
IF the numbers are right, it was the 94th murder of the year.
GAIN AN EDGE: From Cat Island to Canada - a life-changing experience
When University of The Bahamas (UB) senior Zoe Turner first applied for a study abroad experience to Bishop’s University (BU) in Sherbrooke, Canada, she says she had no idea she was signing up for a life-changing experience.
‘A better vision for delivering healthcare’
There is often considerable debate over the delivery of health care in The Bahamas. Recently, there has been much discussion on the best means to transform and build the facilities required to improve the delivery of health care through the Princess Margaret Hospital, our main general hospital in the country.
DIANE PHILIPS: How one dog’s sad saga can change our treatment of animals if only we remember that picture
A TRAUMATISED dog chained in South Beach was rescued from an area littered with the bones of several other dogs, raising fears that the animals were tortured.
A recipe for non-profit good governance?
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Non-Profit Leaders Retreat hosted by One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) at The Retreat Hotel on Eleuthera and to participate in a panel discussion on “Critical Trends for Sector Acceleration”.
STATESIDE: Will Harris campaign gain from shifting economy?
The most memorable political prescription of a powerful adviser to former American president Ronald Reagan is emerging as a potentially determinative factor in the current presidential race.
FRONT PORCH: Celebrating native genius and enterprise
Genius: “exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.”
ALICIA WALLACE: No justice from plea deal for rape
Last week, it was reported that 22-year-old Joel Strachan pleaded guilty, in addition to other crimes, to the rape of an 83-year-old woman after breaking into her home.
PETER YOUNG: Historic turning point, says Netanyahu
Having written last week about the deteriorating Arab/Israeli conflict, I am reluctant to revert to it today for fear of repetition.
FACE TO FACE: Alumnus honour for Algernon
St Augustine’s College Alumni Association (SACAA) named Algernon Cargill as Alumnus of the Year.
WORLD VIEW: The Middle East crisis and the failure of the UN Security Council
As the Middle East plunges deeper into conflict, the weakness of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the body charged with maintaining international peace and security, is being starkly exposed.
INSIGHT: It’s a changing world - and we need to master the tools
THIS column often looks at the politics of the day – but this week, I am looking at something else that caught my eye during the week.
FRONT PORCH: Loss of memory, hope and meaning
The loss of memory often dissolves into a loss of hope. It is similar to something precious flushed down a drain, difficult to recover and sometimes lost forever.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Why is one in every 250 Bahamians in prison?
We’ve all heard the horror stories.
