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FRONT PORCH: Information does not good communication make

IT IS CURIOUS, the number of supposedly seasoned politicians with many years in the arena, who still seem incapable of appreciating the gulf between giving voters information and communicating effectively through poetry, simple prose, colloquialisms, and memorable stories.

KEITH ROYE II: Esports growth lays path for digital entrepreneurs

In recent years, the global gaming industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, expanding beyond leisure and entertainment into a space that is influencing education, innovation and business strategy.

ALICIA WALLACE: A liveable wage - essential, but still a pipe dream?

THERE have been several news stories on the cost of living in The Bahamas, the inadequacy of minimum wage, and the clear need for a living wage.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: Meet the Mayor

Meet Angela C Caraway, Mayor of Ansonville, NC, Population 503.

OEF: Hurricanes never a distant threat

As Hurricane Melissa moved across the Caribbean and The Bahamas, we were all reminded once again of both our vulnerability and our strength.

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During the back-to-back unprecedented national crises of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, the domestic and international private sector, including non-profits, foundations, philanthropic individuals and volunteers, played a pivotal role in supplying the material needs and offering hope to many thousands of Bahamians and residents.

ALICIA WALLACE: Femicide in The Bahamas

THIRTY-YEAR-OLD Lauren Saunders, who was seven months pregnant, was reported missing last week, and her body was found a bushy area days later.

FACING REALITY: When chaos becomes law - the slow death of order

The fall of civilisations rarely begins with a loud bang; it starts with a shrug.

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Op-Ed: Practical politics

Politics in the Bahamas has easily become entertaining at minimum as leaders use their platforms to maim each other right before the eyes of the Bahamian electorate.

DIANE PHILLIPS: What a noisy world does to our brain

Every morning at about 7:35am, a car passes my home.

ERIC WIBERG: Wrecks around the Ragged Islands

It seems less is said about Ragged Island than is known; and even that is vague.

STATESIDE: White House demolition linked to $230M claim

$230 million is a pretty big number.

DEIDRE BASTIAN: Set professional tone from the very first day

THERE are some clear ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ for workplace professionalism that apply universally.

ALICIA WALLACE: Who will defend our ‘Zone of Peace’?

We’re living through a time of significant change in economies and global politics.

FACING REALITY: When teachers abandon their ‘sacred service’

Education is not just an occupation but a covenant with the future.