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INSIGHT: Analysis – Much uncertainty ahead in US-Cuba relationship

Fidel Castro’s death highlights doubts as to whether Cuba’s critical neighbours will continue a policy of resuming normal ties, Bradley Klapper says . . .

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INSIGHT: University of the Bahamas student's passion drives leadership

When he entered the former College of the Bahamas (COB) as a first-year student, Keyron Smith was not prepared for the experience. Since his 2012 entry as a Biology major, students, faculty and staff have all come to admire Mr Smith for his drive and impact.

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INSIGHT: Treating white-collar crime lightly means criminals have no fear

The words discipline, supervision, enforcement, accountability and transparency appear to be absent from the minds of our present-day public servants.

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INSIGHT: aliv and kicking

Ten days ago, the spacious grounds of the former Holy Cross Church complex near Soldier Road were throbbing to celebrations by the new business tenant: aliv was being launched as the brand name of the new mobile service that will compete with Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) .

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INSIGHT: Time to unite against the common enemy

History is filled with moments when once opposing forces, sensing the opportunity for greater good, threw their lot in together and defeated the common enemy. The Bahamas will be faced with this reality in 2017.

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INSIGHT: Combatting the rising tide of violent crime and home invasions

Drawing on his experience of a long career in policing and private security, Paul Thompson offers advice on how the pubic can stop themselves from becoming victims of crime

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GAIN AN EDGE: The advantage of a degree is not hard to compute

The increasing concerns over cyber security open up opportunities for IT graduates, as one promising Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute student is finding.

WORLD VIEW: Caribbean must compete quickly for Trump’s attention

In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States of America, there is genuine concern about what his presidency will mean for the Caribbean.

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INSIGHT: The Trump card - lessons for the Bahamas

The warning signs are flashing for the government after last week's stunning US presidential election result, Malcolm J Strachan says

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INSIGHT: Trump, Hillary and the curse of living in interesting times

Voters in the United States and the Bahamas are facing a similar depressing choice between candidates they distrust the least, Richard Coulson says . . .

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INSIGHT: Would the Cheng family really be good for the Bahamas?

Malcolm J Strachan reveals a dark side to Baha Mar’s prospective buyers and a dangerous gamble on the resort’s future . . .

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INSIGHT: Why public approval is vital for effective policing

Former Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Thompson explains the need for strong and trusting relations between the force and society . . .

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INSIGHT: Gray’s Chinese proposal smells fishy

Allowing a foreign superpower to deplete Bahamian waters would be scandalous, Richard Lightbourn says . . .

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INSIGHT: Is Christie closing the deal on a nation for sale?

For a party that supposedly believes in Bahamians, the PLP are choosing a dangerous suitor, Malcolm J Strachan says . . .

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INSIGHT – BPL and BEC: Siamese twins of electric power

The legacy debt of $450 million and more from BEC will keep Bahamians in the dark for a while, Richard Coulson says . . .