INSIGHT: Festival chaos should have been avoided
Since the wee hours of Friday morning, Bahamians from all walks of life have been venting their anger at the astounding level of disrespect displayed by the shambolic organisation and incompetence displayed by the Fyre Festival organisers, all whilst left scratching their heads in disbelief that our Ministry of Tourism would aid and abet such efforts during Exuma Regatta week.
INSIGHT: Heads must roll
The Prime Minister will not reprimand any of his ministers involved in conflict of interest in Baha Mar. Malcolm J Strachan wonders why when the evidence is so clear . . .
INSIGHT: Bahamians lose out as Chinese win big
Carey Leonard continues his series looking at the detrimental effects of Chinese investment in the Bahamas with an examination of the Agreement for Waiver Exclusivity . . .
INSIGHT: Why Britain seeks pre-Brexit stability
Theresa May caught people unawares last week by calling a snap election for June. Peter Young explains why another poll is necessary . . .
GAIN AN EDGE: How service and extracurricular activity can help job seekers
Employers are looking for interests beyond the classroom in potential recruits so the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute is providing help . . .
WORLD VIEW: The weakness of assaults on second citizenship
CITIZENSHIP by Investment Programmes (CIPs) are operated, in one form or another, by many countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European Union (EU) nations.
INSIGHT: Handouts v hand up
Malcolm J Strachan questions why PLP support is so strong in areas where their party has left them among the most impoverished, depressed, unserved and crime-ridden in the Bahamas . . .
INSIGHT: Six reasons to vote PLP
Lawyer and former Tribune columnist Andrew Allen flags up the Government’s achievements and urges Bahamians to put country before party when voting in the election . . .
WORLD VIEW: An inglorious day in the history of the OAS
“It was a coup d’état followed by a lynching”.
GAIN AN EDGE: Creating a well-rounded student
Ambitious plans at the University of the Bahamas will open many avenues to graduates . . .
Seafarers fit for service
Sacrifice and camaraderie are just two contrasting elements of life at sea with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. Rashad Rolle immerses himself with the crew of the HMBS Arthur D Hanna.
INSIGHT: The oppression of expression under Emperor Christie
The government continues to confuse its role as public servant with demigod status, evidence of a tyrannical style of leadership says Malcom J Strachan . . .
INSIGHT - CHINESE INVESTMENT: All that glitters is not gold
Carey Leonard continues his series on why doing business with the Chinese is not proving beneficial to the Bahamas with a look at where the profits go . . .
GAIN AN EDGE: It’s all about academics – busting the big college myth
All you have to do is graduate at the top of your class, and then the college doors will swing wide open while scholarship dollars fall into your lap. Right?
On patrol with the guards of the nation’s heritage
Training and teamwork are key elements in an efficient, modern Royal Bahamas Defence Force. Ava Turnquest, Tribune Chief Reporter, joins up for a day and finds out why the hard way.
