PETER YOUNG: New UK initiative in Middle East
After writing extensively in last week’s column about the tragic humanitarian situation in Gaza, I am reluctant to return to the subject of the Middle East again today. However, Britain has just announced its intention to recognise the state of Palestine, and this constitutes a major change of foreign policy that it might be interesting to examine now.
The bat-shaped cay where ships came to their end
Aside from the marque naval ships wrecked there, the small but strategically placed Samana Cay has claimed its share of wrecks on the current-laced passages to deeper seas it straddles.
As proud as we are of who we are, we are painfully new at this game of governance
We are entering what is called the silly season. I don’t think of it as silly at all. It is the most serious season we have and it only comes once every five years or so.
Pain in youth athletes: What it really means and why it matters
IN the world of youth sports, pain is often misunderstood — brushed off as a badge of honour, feared as a sign of weakness, or misread as proof of serious injury. But not all pain is created equal.
The benefits that older staff give to employers
Due to fast-paced medical advances, life expectancy is changing rapidly. People are living longer, and older persons are healthier and more vibrant than they have ever been.
Getting positive outcomes from workplace discipline
Employee discipline in the workplace is important as it gives workers a chance to learn and grow through feedback, especially when they may not have realised they did something wrong. And, equally important, a discipline policy can also protect employers if they ever find themselves in a legal situation with an employee.
What you gonna do with your freedom?
After seeing Entou Pearl Springer’s “Freedom Morning Come” on Emancipation Day in Trinidad, I posed its central question to people I know through friendships, scholarship, and activism.
Too much junk food, booze, smoking and sugar - it’s a recipe for destruction
I support putting things in their proper perspective. Our diet is poor, we glorify consuming large amounts of alcohol, smoke cigarettes, cigars and watch our children slaughtered with heavy concentrations of sugar, and fast food made from God knows what, is a recipe for the destruction of a country.
Opportunities come with new challenges
I have said it so many times before, “Eleuthera is booming”. New developments are rising, tourism is thriving, and opportunities are growing across the island. But beneath that surface growth lies a deeper challenge, one that threatens the very foundation of our communities and local economy.
Six seconds is all it takes
Six seconds. That’s all it takes for stress to leap from being an emotional response to something you feel you cannot manage or control to becoming an enemy of your body.
FRONT PORCH: You can't fatten a cow on market day
AS the general election approaches political parties might recall the proverb, “You can’t fatten a cow on market day!” What is not completed or done sufficiently in advance to secure an electoral victory cannot be salvaged at the last minute. This is a reality for both major parties with the election reportedly worryingly tight.
‘What ya gonna do with your freedom?’
WHAT you gonna do with your freedom? This is the question posed by Freedom Morning Come, a play by Entou Pearl Springer, performed in front of the Treasury Building in Port of Spain on the morning of August 1—Emancipation Day in Trinidad.
IVOINE INGRAHAM: The face of humility and selfless service
The country’s progress is a collective effort, and we must recognise and thank those who have made genuine contributions. Their efforts are not in vain, and they deserve a heartfelt thank you from the government. This recognition is more than just a formality; it validates their valiant efforts and sacrifices and encourages them to continue going the extra mile, reinforcing the importance of their role in our nation’s development. When people are appreciated, others are encouraged to lend a helping hand. Your role is significant, and your contributions are invaluable.
FRONT PORCH: Many thousands of young Bahamian lives being destroyed
In the inner-city areas and environs of New Providence, the density of social decay is staggering and overwhelming. Tens of thousands of young Bahamians, mostly teen and young adult men, are bored, idle, hopeless, largely uneducated, poorly socialised, and chronically unemployed.
STATESIDE: Dems need electoral wins to slow Trump
Someone was asking earlier this week why the US House of Representatives doesn’t impeach president Donald Trump again.
