GAIN AN EDGE: How BTVI’s teaching gave Valentino the chance to climb the ladder of success
Before Valentino Burrows enrolled at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), he admits to “floating through life.” He began his post-secondary pursuits at a local institution of higher learning, but it was not a good fit for him. It was not until he began classes at BTVI that he began soaring.
INSIGHT: Remember Minnis’ words then compare them with his new reality
LIGHTHOUSE Point has been at the epicentre of intense debate over the past few months. And the government’s approval of Disney’s proposal to invest $400m into yet another cruise port is both the culmination of an emotionally-charged campaign and, perhaps, the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back.
INSIGHT: Climate change is coming and we have to prepare - now
A STARTLING new report says harmful effects of climate change will be experienced at a lower temperature than previously anticipated, all while the world runs out of time to do something about it.
INSIGHT: All we've got to do is think BIG and be BRAVE
Bahamians need a “come to Jesus moment” on national development. Those who advocate employment opportunities at more risk of destroying thousands in the future, amounts to a deal with the devil At the same time, environmentalists must understand that people have to live, and they can’t eat sand.
INSIGHT: A fair process? I don’t think so. Just a Disney roadshow with the government playing dumb
Three days. That’s how old I was when I first became a part of Eleuthera, after my mum and I were discharged from PMH. I was raised on Eleuthera until the early 1980s when, like so many Eleutheran families, the financial and educational realities forced my family to move to Nassau. I was lucky with scholarships and received a graduate degree with a focus on economics. I returned home to Eleuthera to get married and we take our children there at every possible opportunity.
INSIGHT: Time for the PM to stop following Trump’s playbook
In recent weeks American media outlets exhaustively covered the US senate confirmation hearing of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Allegations of sexual assault that took place more than 30 years ago came to the forefront and led to mass protests throughout the hearing, as many people believe he is not fitting for the office of the US Supreme Court Justice.
WORLD VIEW: Strongman-ism in the House of the Americas
In one year and eight months’ time the present holder of the Office of Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) will end his current term. Judging from his recent utterances, Luis Almagro, might not offer himself for a second term although he has not said so specifically.
GAIN AN EDGE: From intern to mentor in seven short years
Seven years ago, Krista Newbold began a journey to help students become college-ready. Little did she know that during the process, she would also become a student, learning invaluable lessons that would shape the way she teaches and connects with her students.
INSIGHT: When The Bahamas sailed off to war
On November 11 this year, heads will bow around the globe to mark the centenary of the end of World War One.
INSIGHT: There will be a heavy price to pay if we’re treated like children
IT is no secret that political factions within our country expect a level of loyalty from members of Cabinet in government. Often, when Members of Parliament who express feelings or views that conflict with the executive, the electorate may assume some discord within government. So it is at present within the governing Free National Movement, where it seems there are a few disgruntled backbenchers.
WORLD VIEW: Gay people are citizens too
A REGRESSIVE 19th century law, that is a legacy of British rule, continues to exist in ten of the 12 independent Commonwealth Caribbean states.
INSIGHT: Fat, food, fatigue and brain fog
The 2018 HEALinc Future Health Innovation Summit (www.healincfuturehealthsummit.com) is days away.
INSIGHT: Would you invest here with declarations like this?
The PM’s edict that work permits are to be reduced simply because too many have been issued is nonsense and pure economic suicide.
INSIGHT: Hutchison must be laughing all the way to the bank
THERE are bad deals and then there are ones that are historically egregious – those that leave us perplexed how one could possibly agree the terms involved. The raw deal made for the Grand Lucayan definitely fits the bill as one of the worst set of negotiations ever performed by a Bahamian government.
